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Web Services 

  • Lawstuff National Children's and Youth Law Centre (Australian) http://www.lawstuff.org.au/lawtopics.asp?state=sa
    Legal information for children and young people, parents and professionals.
  • Maze www.maze.sa.gov.au
    Broad website about what's on offer for young people in SA with a section on legal stuff including information about how government works, human rights, taking action, voting and your rights.
  • The national welfare rights network http://www.welfarerights.org.au
    The NWRN is a network of services throughout Australia that provides free and independent information, advice and representation to individuals about Social Security law and its administration through Centrelink. The site includes information about individual rights and advocacy assistance.
  • Australian human rights and equal opportunity commission http://www.hreoc.gov.au
    Has information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice, complaints information, racial discrimination, disability rights, sex discrimination and human rights. Also has separate sections for teachers and students.
  • United Nations www.un.org
    The United Nations website. Also offers information in languages other than English. Has information about the United Nations, their development goals, issues on the United Nations agenda (including terrorism) and a section for students.
  • Equal Opportunity Commission of SA www.eoc.sa.gov.au
    This website has a section on information for young people and offers information about equal opportunity laws and how they work, to help with studies about this topic. Also it has information about the rights given by these laws and how they protect young peoples rights to be a part of the community and not be unfairly discriminated against and about their responsibilities under these laws.
  • Child and Youth Health www.cyh.com
    Has information in the youth health section about society and you including information about police, courts and crime in South Australia and being in gangs.
  • Infosearch SA www.infosearchweb.com
    CISA Infosearch SA is a database of South Australian health and community services. Has an internet search tool and you can also browse categories including accommodation, health, personal and family, education, employment, legal services, transport, financial and leisure.
  • Youth Affairs Council of SA (YACSA) http://www.yacsa.com.au/cgi-bin/wf.pl /wf.pl 
    Is working toward supporting meaningful improvements in the quality of young people's lives
    Provides support to the youth sector.  Advocates to Governments and community on the range of matters which affect young people lives.  Is a source of information and referral on the interests and issues of young people
  • Human rights and equal opportunity commission http://www.Humanrights.gov.au
    Our goal is to foster greater understanding and protection of human rights in Australia and to address the human rights concerns of a broad range of individuals and groups.
  • Worksite  http://www.Worksite.actu.asn.au
    Worksite for Schools is an Australian Council of Trade Unions' website, designed specifically for students. There's more to Worksite than just career choices or vocational information - because work is so much more than that!
  • Australian Youth Facts and Stats  http://www.Youthfacts.com.au
    ACYS provides information products and services for those working in the youth field and for anyone with an interest in youth. This includes practitioners in areas such as health and education, researchers, policy-makers, youth workers and youth service providers, as well as students and parents.
  • The Source http://www.thesource.gov.au/
    The source is your space on the net for information, keeping up-to-date, having fun and speaking out!
  • The Commonwealth Ombudsman http://www.comb.gov.au/
     Contact the ombudsman if you want to make a complaint about the way a Commonwealth government department, like Centrelink or the Federal Police treated you.
  • Australian Law On-Line  http://www.australianlawonline.gov.au/accesspoint?uniqueSessionToken=4j6x8841z16285806073864847818&action=menuHome
         Australian Law Online provides access to law and justice related information and services from all levels of government. The objective of this site is to provide Australians with ready access to clear, understandable, user-friendly information about the Australian legal system and the government organisations that are part of the Australian legal system.

Help Lines  

  • Women's Legal Service
    19 Market St, Adelaide ph.8221 5553
  • Welfare Rights Centre
     220 Victoria Sq, Adelaide ph.8226 4123 , The Welfare Rights Centre provides information, assistance and advocacy for people reliant on the Social Security system. The Centre can provide information about: rates of payment; eligibility criteria; preclusion periods; reviews and appeals complaints; legal obligations and more.
  • Equal Opportunities Commission
     Level 2/45 Pirie St, Adelaide ph.8207 1977 or 8207 1911 for deaf and hearing impaired , The Equal Opportunity Commission promotes equality of opportunity through the administration of anti-discrimination legislation.
  • Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
    Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell St, Adelaide ph.8204 959
  • Legal Services Commission 1300 366 424
    Free legal advice is available by appointment at Commission offices or by telephone 1300 366 424. Unlike legal representation, there is no means test and legal advice is available for a wide range of problems.
  • Youth Legal Service 8463 3533
  • Children's and Youth Legal Service
    Unit 2/59 Main North Rd, Medindie Gardens ph.8342 1800 , We are dedicated to promoting the rights of young people and empowering them through the provision of information and appropriate assistance to manage their legal problems. The information given remains CONFIDENTIAL and is NOT revealed to anyone - NOT your parents and not the police.
  • Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement
    321-325 King William St, Adelaide ph.8211 8824
    Street Legal 17-19 Goodall Ave, Kilkenny ph.8268 5499 , The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement is a non-profit organisation which provides a free legal service to Aboriginal people and their dependents. The ALRM also provides financial counselling services and educational resources.

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