Legal Advice Service
This service supports people in hospitals with legal problems that may affect their health. Clients get direct access to legal assistance.
Our team
You will be assisted by:
- A solicitor from Legal Aid NSW who provides legal advice
- The Integrated Care Unit who coordinates the referrals
What we do
We provide free advice for legal issues, including:
- Fines
- Tenancy and housing (including tribunal hearings)
- Centrelink issues
- Credit cards and other debts
- Guardianship or financial management orders (including applications and tribunal hearings)
- Elder abuse
- Domestic violence orders
- Work-related disputes
- Discrimination or harassment
- Immigration
We also offer basic advice on criminal and family law matters.
If you need more detailed advice, we will refer you to the right service.
What we cannot do
We can't give advice about workplace injuries or workers' compensation. If you need help with these matters, you should contact a private solicitor as soon as possible. The Law Society of NSW can help you find one.
We also can't create or witness wills, but we can refer you to solicitors or services that can help. The NSW Trustee and Guardian charges a set fee to make and update your will, unless you are on a full Centrelink Age Pension, in which case they will prepare your will for free.
Who we support
This confidential service is for clients and their families at The Sutherland Hospital, St George Hospital and Calvary Health Care Kogarah.
This includes inpatient, outpatient, and community health services.
How to get our support
Clients should initially try and speak with a nurse, social worker, or another health professional.
The health worker can fill out a referral form for you.
You can also self-refer to this service.
Referrals can be emailed to SESLHD-TSHLegalClinic@health.nsw.gov.au..
This is a phone-based service, but our lawyer can meet clients face-to-face if necessary. Interpreters can also be arranged if required.
To learn more or request a referral form, please call 0417 888 440.
Flyers/Referrals
More information
Some helpful resources include:
- Legal Aid NSW offers free legal advice to people in need. You can contact LawAccess NSW at 1300 888 529
- Law Society of NSW provides contact information for private lawyers
- NSW Trustee & Guardian offers will and trustee services
- Health Justice Australia supports health justice partnerships across the country
Contact us
Integrated Care Unit
Enquiries: 0417 888 440 or 02 9540 8175
Email: SESLHD-TSHLegalClinic@health.nsw.gov.au
Hours of service:
Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Postal address:
HealthOne Building
Sutherland Hospital
126 Kareena Rd
Miranda NSW 2228