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South-East Monash Legal Service provides free and confidential legal help to people in the southeast, including the City of Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia.

Many of life’s challenges – from housing issues to problems at work – have legal solutions. But navigating the legal system is overwhelming and expensive. South-East Monash Legal Service provides free, accessible legal help to our southeastern community in Melbourne’s southeast.

Can we help you?

Do you live in Dandenong, Casey or Cardinia?

Do you have a legal issue we can help with?

Are you experiencing financial hardship or other barriers to getting help?

Give us a call

We’ll ask a few questions to understand your situation and determine if you’re eligible. Please note that our appointments book out quickly two weeks in advance.  Monday mornings are usually the best time to call.

We advocate for fairer laws and better systems

As a community legal centre, we see the issues our community deals with every day. That’s why we work to change unfair laws, improve unjust systems, and amplify the voices of our community.

We partner with schools and community

Alongside providing free legal help, we partner with schools, community groups and other community legal centres to improve justice outcomes across our region. When we work together, everyone benefits. Through these partnerships, we help improve access to justice from the ground up.

Many of life’s challenges – from housing issues to problems at work – have legal solutions. But navigating the legal system is overwhelming and expensive. South-East Monash Legal Service provides free, accessible legal help to our southeastern community.

Our latest news

January 20, 2026

Victoria Must Reject Harmful Youth Justice Reforms

South-East Monash Legal Service has joined more than 100 organisations across Victoria in signing an open letter to the Premier opposing proposed…

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November 18, 2025

“I wanted to be the last person who had to go through this”: One international student’s fight for justice

When Prani* first moved to Melbourne, she loved the city. She had come to study, work, and experience a new culture: everything a young person dreams of.…

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November 14, 2025

We Support Treaty in Victoria

South-East Monash Legal Service strongly supports Treaty in Victoria as a vital step toward healing, justice, and self-determination.  South-East Monash Legal Service…

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November 11, 2025

New Resource: Practical Guide for Legal Practitioners Responding to Reproductive Coercion and Abuse

Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a serious form of gendered violence that undermines a person’s right to make free and informed…

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September 18, 2025

Police “No Reason” Searches: What They Mean for Our Community

Changes to the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic) have expanded police powers to stop and search people in designated areas — even…

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August 14, 2025

How student criminal lawyers are improving criminal justice outcomes in the southeast 

Our criminal law program is now home to the only student-supervised duty lawyer service currently operating in Victoria. Based at South-East Monash…

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