Managing money and legal issues
The following services may be able to help you manage your finances.
MoneySmart
ASIC's MoneySmart website is for all Australians - young or old, rich or poor, investing or paying off debt.
They offer free, independent guidance so you can make the most of your money. They are not selling you anything.
And when life puts your finances under stress, ASIC's MoneySmart is here to help you ride the storm. They have smart tips on dealing with the ups and downs of life: losing your job, having a baby, divorce or separation, buying a home, losing your partner and many more.
Website: www.moneysmart.gov.au
The following services may be able to help you in if you are experiencing legal issues.
National Association of Community Legal Centres
Community Legal Centres (CLCs) are independently operating not-for-profit community organisations that provide legal and related services to the public, focusing on the disadvantaged and people with special needs.
Website: www.naclc.org.au
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army believes that no one should be without a trusted legal advisor in their time of need. That’s why Salvos Legal Humanitarian provides free legal advice.
Call: (02) 8202 1500
Website: https://salvos.org.au/need-help/legal-services
Legal Aid
In each state and territory, legal aid commissions deliver a wide range of legal assistance services in criminal, family and civil law matters. Some legal assistance is available free-of-charge to everyone, including through free brochures, information sessions or telephone legal advice.
Website: www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/public-safety-and-law/legal-aid
The information referred to on this page is general in nature only and does not take into account your personal circumstances. The services referred to on this page are offered and provided by third parties, not Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd, the Trustee of Rest. The Trustee is not responsible for the services, views or actions of these organisations. Rest does not receive any payments or commissions from these third parties as a result of you using their services. You should use your own judgement before taking up any service offered by a third party. You should ensure that you know, and understand, the terms and conditions which will apply to the provision of such services from the third party. The Trustee does not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred by any person as a result of using services provided by these third parties.