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 our helpline on 1800 113 432 to get advice, and referral to ongoing help from Legal Aid, community legal centres (CLCs) and private lawyers acting without fee.

Our legal factsheets cover the most common areas of legal concern to those affected by bushfires, including the coronial process, destroyed wills or family law issues, insurance and mortgage problems with your property.

Free legal information events may also be held in your area – check the events page for details.

Information and support for people affected by the 2009 bushfires

Bushfire Legal Help was first formed to provide free legal support to victims and survivors of the February 2009 Victorian bushfires. Click here for detailed information on a range of topics relevant to people affected by the 2009 bushfires. Ongoing support is available and the thoughts of Bushfire Legal Help remain with those Victorians who lost so much in the 2009 bushfires.