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    Wyndham Youth Legal Service

    Wyndham Youth Legal Service operates at the YRC every other Thursday, from 3.30pm to 5pm.
    Click HERE for more info.

    Wyndham Legal Service

    Youth Law
    Youthlaw is a specialist state wide community legal centre for young people. We provide free and confidential legal advice to young people up to the age of 25.

    Street Address:

    Suite 10
    2-14 Station Place
    Werribee VIC 3030
    Phone: (03) 9741 0198
    Fax: (03) 9741 5739
    Email: Wyndham_Vic@clc.net.au

    The Law Handbook Online
    This web based legal resource is designed to help people gain access to the law. The website covers  70 areas of the law including all the day to day matters which affect people’s lives such as neighbourhood disputes, social security, family law, debt and many other areas.

    Youth Law Information Sheets
    NEW LEGAL INFORMATION SHEETS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
    Youthlaw and Fitzroy Legal Service have teamed up to produce a number of new legal information sheets for young people. The info sheets are on the Youthlaw website and provide information on:·
    . Your rights at school (expulsion, suspension, school rules, discipline & punishment).
    . Infringement (fines) systems - dealing with fines
    · Mobile phone contracts
    · Police powers
    . Centrelink (breaching & what to do)

    Youth Mentor & Access Officer
    Need help finding your way through the system? Employment, accommodation, problems at home, drugs, alcohol? Confused about where to go? Do you live work or study in Wyndham & are between 12-25yrs? Then this program might be 4 you.

    Legal Aid - Victoria
    Legal Information for young people about school, sex, buying things, carrying weapons, drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, health, the police and courts, relationships, security guards and bouncers, tattoos and body piercing.

    LawStuff
    This site outlines some of your legal rights.
    You can also email a legal expert for advice.

    Youth Central - Youth Services
    Looks the different rights that you are entitled to - as a consumer, employee, tenant, young person and as an individual - including what they mean and what you can do if you think your rights have been violated.

    Children's Court of Victoria
    This site is home to the The Children's Court of Victoria which was established by the Children and Young Persons Act 1989 (Victoria) as a specialist court with two divisions to deal with matters relating to children and young people.

    Victorian Courts
    These Courts are for people who are older than Children's Court age.


    Commonwealth Courts (Federal)


    Family Court of Australia

    My Parents Are Splitting Up
    Information and links from the Family Court of Australia to assist children & young people whose parents are separating or divorcing.

    Questions and Answers for Children
    To help answer some of the questions children may have about marriage, divorce and their feelings.

    Information about the Court & Counselling
    How the Court and Counsellors can help you understand the Court process.

    Links to child related sites
    Other web sites which may help to answer your questions.

    Law Institute of Victoria
    The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is the state's peak body for lawyers and those who work with them in the legal sector. The LIV supports people who work in the law, championing excellence and promoting the image of the profession in the community and provides a starting point for those interested in legal topics or a career in the law.

    Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
    The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) was established as a community owned and controlled co-operative society in 1973. VALS plays an important role in providing legal aid and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and maintains a strong client service focus.

    Australian Law on the Internet
    From the National Library, major sites, reference library, primary and secondary sources, law by subject, law libraries, law publishers.

    Legalonline
    Legal Online is the Victorian Government's legal information website for the general public - it is the law made clear and simple.
    You can find information to help meet all of your legal needs, including your rights and responsibilities, how to get legal assistance, career opportunities and resolving neighbourhood disputes.

    Victoria Police - Official Website

    Australian Federal Police - Official Website

    Crime Stoppers - Vic
    If you have any knowledge concerning any crime, call Crime Stoppers now. You do not have to give your name. Callers are allocated a caller code, which is used in all ongoing contact with police, up to, and including the point of payment of a reward.

    Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. To share information online  Click Here.   

    Neighbourhood Watch
    Neighbourhood Watch is a community based crime prevention program which aims to improve the quality of life within a neighbourhood by minimising preventable crime and promoting closer community ties.

    Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents

    Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC)
    The Australian Institute of Criminology is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. They seek to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.

    Sentencing Advisory Council
    The Sentencing Advisory Council is an independent statutory body established in 2004 under amendments to the Sentencing Act 1991.
    The Council's mission is to bridge the gap between the community, the courts and government by informing, educating and advising on sentencing issues.

    Human Rights - Information for Students
    Human rights are something we all share. They are about recognising the value and dignity of all people.

    Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
    he Australian Human Rights Commission is the new name of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. The Commission was established in 1986 by an act of the federal Parliament. We are an independent statutory organisation and report to the Federal Parliament through the Attorney-General.

    The Commonwealth Ombudsman 
    Phone 1300 362 072
    Contact the ombudsman if you want to make a complaint about the way a Commonwealth government department, like Centrelink or the Federal Police have treated you.

    Victim's Support Agency - The Department of Justice
    Victims Support Agency is a central resource for victims of crime.

    Department of Justice - Victoria
    The Department of Justice covers all government activities involved with reform, administration and enforcement of the law.

    Victoria Law Foundation
    Victoria Law Foundation is an independent, public benefit organisation making law accessible

    Child Protection   Phone 131 278
    Child Protection services are responsible for protecting young people and children from abuse and violence, and for investigating reports of abuse.  


    Links to other web sites or information sources are provided as a courtesy, however we cannot vouch for or take responsibility for the information contained in any links.

    Contact Youth Services on 9742 8155 or
    email:  mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au

    Operating Hours:  Monday to Friday - 9am - 6pm
    (excluding public holidays)