Hunter Community Legal Centre

Hunter Community Legal Centre The Hunter Community Legal Centre (HCLC) provides free legal advice to people in the Hunter region. The Hunter Community Legal Centre.

Telephone Advice Service
The Hunter Community Legal Centre (HCLC) provides free legal advice by telephone to people who live, work or study in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Great Lakes, Taree and Hunter Valley Regions. HCLC may also provide limited ongoing advice and assistance to disadvantaged people in the above geographic areas, who meet the criteria for ongoing assistance, in t

he following matters:
- Discrimination;
- Traffic Offences;
- Fines and Penalties;
- AVO's;
- Motor Vehicle Accidents;
- Credit and Debt
- Employment;

Family Law Program (FLP)
The FLP is a free duty solicitor service for unrepresented parties in the Newcastle Family Courts, which provides the following services:
- Legal advice and information;
- Explanation and help with court forms;
- Limited representation in court; and
- Limited help with negotiations. The FLP also provides free legal advice by appointment in separation, divorce and parenting matters, to parties who meet the criteria for assistance. Outreach Services
HCLC provides free monthly face to face legal advice by appointment at:
- Yacaaba Centre, Nelson Bay
- Cessnock Samaritans Information & Neighbourhood Centre

📢 Office Closure Notice – Staff Training & Development DayPlease note that our office will be closed tomorrow to allow o...
04/06/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice – Staff Training & Development Day
Please note that our office will be closed tomorrow to allow our team to participate in a Staff Training and Development Day.
These days are incredibly important—they help us build skills, strengthen our knowledge, and ultimately provide better support and higher-quality service to our community. Your understanding helps us continue improving what we do.
📅 Reopening Details

We will reopen on Tuesday (following the Monday public holiday).

📞 Free Legal Helpline – Upcoming Sessions
Services will resume as follows:

Wednesday: 2:00–4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Following Monday: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

⚠️ Urgent Legal Assistance
If you require urgent legal help while we are closed, please contact LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529 for assistance.
Thank you for your patience and support.

📱 Every phone can save a life.May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month — a time to stand together, raise awa...
25/05/2026

📱 Every phone can save a life.
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month — a time to stand together, raise awareness, and take action.
For many victims and survivors, something as simple as a safe mobile phone can mean the difference between isolation and connection, danger and safety.
That’s why organisations like DV Safe Phone are so important. They collect, repurpose, and distribute mobile phones to those escaping domestic and family violence — giving people a lifeline to emergency services, support networks, and a path forward.
💙 This month, you can help:
✔️ Donate your old phone
✔️ Share DV Safe Phone’s mission
✔️ Start conversations that break the silence
No one should ever feel trapped without a way to call for help.
Learn more or get involved 👉 https://dvsafephone.org/

This stunning photo was voted Best Overall at our recent staff activity day 📸Our team spends their days supporting peopl...
23/05/2026

This stunning photo was voted Best Overall at our recent staff activity day 📸
Our team spends their days supporting people through difficult and often stressful legal situations. That kind of work can take a toll, and we know how important it is to look after the wellbeing of those who look after others.
That’s why we run activity days like this—creating space for mindfulness, creativity, and a chance to recharge.
We’d love to recognise the talented Solicitor who took this picture, but for safety reasons they’ve asked to remain anonymous.
Moments like this remind us that even small pauses can make a big difference 💛
We’d love to recognise the talented Solicitor who took this picture, but for safety reasons, they’ve asked to remain anonymous.e a toll, and we know how important it is to look after the well-being of those who look after others.

22/05/2026

You can’t have your cake and eat it too…
But our volunteers did both 😄🍰
The cake disappeared very quickly —
and we hope our wonderful volunteers never do 💛

☕ Friday Morning Tea with our amazing volunteers ☕This week, as part of National Volunteer Week, we’ve been hosting a nu...
22/05/2026

☕ Friday Morning Tea with our amazing volunteers ☕
This week, as part of National Volunteer Week, we’ve been hosting a number of events to thank the incredible people who give their time to support Hunter CLC.
We are fortunate to have volunteers helping us most days of the week — and truly, we couldn’t do what we do without them.
Our Friday Morning Tea was just one small way to show our appreciation for the dedication, care, and commitment our volunteers bring to supporting the communities we serve.
Although National Volunteer Week is ending, the need for volunteers to continue this vital work remains — and so does our enormous gratitude.
Thank you for everything you do to help us support those who need it most.

📣 Law Week is here!Want to better understand your rights and protect yourself from scams? Join this FREE legal info sess...
21/05/2026

📣 Law Week is here!
Want to better understand your rights and protect yourself from scams? Join this FREE legal info session by Hunter Community Legal Centre.
🗓 Friday 22 May
📍 Raymond Terrace Library – 10:30am
📍 Tomaree Library – 2pm
Learn about:
✔️ Consumer rights
✔️ Scams
✔️ Wills & Power of Attorney
🎟 Bookings essential – link in bio or contact the library

21/05/2026

At our National Volunteer Week afternoon tea, we asked our volunteers to draw themselves and the results say it all. Maybe som of them should volunteer as artists?
Each face represents someone helping us support our community.
Thank you to everyone who helps us

20/05/2026

Celebrating National Volunteer Week 💚
We brought together past, present, and future volunteers (and our amazing pro bono partners!) for an afternoon tea to say thank you.
From inspiring stories to familiar faces—and yes, plenty of sweet treats—this event was a reminder that volunteering creates connection, purpose, and real impact. Thanks to Costco Wholesale Australia for their support.
Thank you to everyone who helps us ✨

We loved celebrating National Volunteer Week with an afternoon tea alongside our past, present, and future volunteers an...
20/05/2026

We loved celebrating National Volunteer Week with an afternoon tea alongside our past, present, and future volunteers and pro bono partners.
This week recognises the incredible contribution volunteers make to building strong, connected communities, with this year’s theme “Your Year to Volunteer”. [volunteeri...tralia.org]
We heard from Josephine Adamson (Senior Solicitor, Legal Aid) and Molly Willoughby (Barrister), both of whom began their careers with Hunter CLC. Andrea Cassin, Professional Placement Lead at the University of Newcastle, son opoke about the Centre's ongoing student partnership with UON.
It was fantastic to reconnect with so many familiar faces—including volunteers returning this year.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, helping us deliver essential services across the Hunter.
And yes… our team definitely enjoyed a sweet treat or two 🍰
Thank you to Costco Wholesale Australia for their supporting for the event and the Centre, and to everyone who helps us 💚

18/05/2026

🎉 It’s National Volunteers Week! (18–24 May) 🎉
This week is all about celebrating the amazing people who give their time and skills to support our community 💙
At Hunter Community Legal Centre, we truly could not do this work without our incredible volunteers and pro bono partners — you make a real difference every single day!
To say THANK YOU, we’re hosting a celebration tomorrow afternoon and we’d love you to join us:
🗓 Tuesday 19 May
⏰ 3–5pm
📍 19 Queen Street, Cooks Hill
We’re inviting past, present AND future volunteers + pro bono partners to come along, enjoy some refreshments and celebrate the impact we make together 🥂
👉 We’re extending RSVPs until COB today — and we still have a little room left!
✅ Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RTyaAHezcA
Tag someone who should come along 👇

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19 Queen Street
Newcastle West, NSW
2300

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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