Do you need legal help?

Bushfire Legal Help is a group of legal service organisations who provide free information and support for Victorians affected by bushfires.

Free information and support

You can call Victoria Legal Aid on 1800 113 432 to get free advice, and referral to ongoing help from legal aid and community legal centres.

Our Legal factsheets cover the most common areas of legal concern to those affected by bushfires, including the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, fencing, property, destroyed wills and documents, insurance and mortgage problems with your property.

Free legal information events may also be held in your area – check Local events and help for details.

Information and support for people affected by the 2009 bushfires

Bushfire Legal Help was first formed to provide free legal support for those affected by the February 2009 Victorian bushfires. Ongoing support is available and the thoughts of Bushfire Legal Help remain with those Victorians who lost so much in the 2009 bushfires.

Bushfire Legal Help Handbook

Were you affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfires? Do you have legal questions?

The Bushfire Legal Help Handbook may help you understand the basics about bushfire legal issues and when you may need professional legal help.