Do you need legal help?
Disaster Legal Help is a group of legal service organisations who provide free information and support for Victorians affected by disasters.
Free information and support
You can call Victoria Legal Aid on 1800 113 432 to get free information about your legal issues and options for ongoing assistance.
Our legal factsheets cover the most common areas of legal concern to those affected by disasters. Topics covered include, fencing, property, destroyed wills and documents, and dealing with insurance and mortgage problems. 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 2011 Victorian floods
Free legal information and assistance is available for people affected by the 2011 Victorian floods:
- storms, floods, getting your insurance paid
- getting a personal hardship grant to cover your temporary living expenses and re-establishment
- how to contact services that can help
Information and support for people affected by the 2009 bushfires
Disaster Legal Help was originally formed to provide free legal support for those affected by the February 2009 Victorian bushfires and our thoughts remain with those Victorians who lost so much during the bushfires. Information about assistance provided during 2009 can be found in our archive.
