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How we can help
Thousands of Australian not-for-profit organisations face legal issues every day. We’re here to help. If you’re part of an eligible charity, not-for-profit or social enterprise, you may be able to receive free legal advice from our team of lawyers with specialised knowledge of the social sector, and our network of pro bono law firms.
Making a simple online application is the quickest and easiest way to find out if your organisation is eligible. It takes less than 5 minutes to apply.
You might find the answer to your question in our self-help resources and we encourage you to look there first. You may also be interested in our webinars and customised legal training for not-for-profit organisations.
Is your organisation eligible?
We give free legal advice to eligible Australian not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises.
View our guide to see if your organisation may be eligible.
Do you work for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation?
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisations can receive customised legal advice and training. We’ve also designed self-help resources and webinars to make understanding legal issues and navigating the law easier.
Common questions
Who is eligible for free legal advice from Not-for-profit Law?
We provide free legal advice to eligible not-for-profit organisations, charities and social enterprises across Australia. Eligibility depends on factors such as your organisation's structure, purpose, location and the type of legal issue you need help with. If you're unsure whether your organisation is eligible, apply for legal help and we'll let you know what assistance we can provide.
What legal issues can you help with?
We can help with a wide range of legal issues affecting not-for-profit organisations, including:
- Constitutions, rules and governance
- Charity registration and ACNC obligations
- Fundraising and tax concessions
- Privacy and data protection
- Employment and volunteer-related legal issues
- Contracts, leases and other operational legal matters
- Winding up or ending a not-for-profit organisation
View our guide to find out more about issues we may not be able to help with. If we cannot help, we'll do our best to point you to other helpful resources or organisations.
How much does legal advice cost?
Our legal advice service is free for eligible organisations. We also provide hundreds of free legal resources, fact sheets, guides and templates on our website.
How long does it take to get legal advice?
Response times vary depending on demand and the complexity of your enquiry. Once you submit an enquiry, our team will assess it and contact you if we need further information. We aim to help as many organisations as possible, but there may be delays during busy periods.
Can individuals get legal help, or only organisations?
Our service supports not-for-profit organisations, charities and social enterprises. If you need help with a personal legal matter, Justice Connect may be able to assist you.
