Eastern Community Legal Centre
Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems, progress fair outcomes and support the wellbeing and resilience of communities and community members in Melbourne’s East.
Eastern metropolitan region of Melbourne. People living in the local government areas of Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges can seek free legal advice from Eastern Community Legal Centre.
Making the most of its abilities and the resources available, ECLC provides:
information, advice and assistance across a range of legal and related issues
advocacy to resolve problems at the earliest opportunity
referrals to community agency partners
integrated legal services, including through Health Justice Partnerships
community development and education programs with a focus on rights, responsibilities and options
primary prevention activities, using broad partnership approaches
strategic advocacy to change unfair laws and improve systems and practices.