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Community Legal Education

We provide legal information and education to the community to help improve Canberrans’ understanding of the law.  

Information sessions

We run free legal information sessions across the ACT to educate the community on many different areas of law. Our sessions are designed to be interactive and meet the needs of different audiences.  

Examples of information sessions we present include:

  • an introduction to the Australian legal system for newly arrived refugees, held with the Red Cross  
  • presentations on consent and intimate image abuse, held with ACT Colleges
  • presentations on wills and Powers of Attorney, held with COTA ACT.

Community organisations and groups can contact us to request a presentation from our Community Legal Education team. 

Law for Community Workers - Free legal workshops

Join us in person for the ACT Law for Community Workers event hosted by Legal Aid ACT. It's a great chance to get the lowdown on legal matters that affect your community work directly from expert lawyers in the relevant fields. Come along, connect, and empower yourself with knowledge to help those who need it most. 

This series was previously known as ‘Law for Non-Lawyers’.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/law-for-community-workers-legal-aid-act-tickets-1982145710177

Time: 10am till 11.30am, with morning tea break for networking

Location: 2 Allsop Street, Canberra City (Legal Aid office)

Request to join the Law for Community Workers mailing list to be notified of the latest sessions.  

Upcoming sessions

3 March 2026Reporting Sexual Violence

This session will cover the following:

  • Providing a statement to the police
  • Overview of the criminal process including an explanation of bail process
  • Giving evidence in sexual offence proceeding challenges and considerations
  • What is a Victim Impact Statement and who can help
  • Services that can assist
31 March 2026Elder Law

Older people may experience a range of legal problems including Enduring Powers of Attorney, elder abuse, and problematic financial arrangements with family members, which can increase their vulnerability.

The Older Persons ACT Legal Service within Legal Aid ACT can provide legal advice and assistance to older people in the ACT.

5 May 2026Family Violence Orders

This session will cover the following:

  • Introduction to Family Violence Orders (FVO)
  • How to apply for an FVO
  • Explanation of Interim FVO, Special Interim FVO, and Final Orders
  • Who is eligible to for apply for an FVO
  • Case example
  • Safety concerns in seeking assistance, support, and applying for an FVO
  • Legal and support services available
2 June 2026Family Law 101 (Parenting)

This session will cover the following:

  • Overview of the Family Law System
  • Explanation of Family Dispute Resolution
  • Application process for starting proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
  • Frequently asked questions including “What is a Recovery Order”, “What is a Watchlist Order” and “Can I relocate interstate with the children?”
  • Legal and support services available

Free family law information sessions

Find out about our free family law information sessions designed for people who are going through, or thinking about, separation.

Legal resources and factsheets

Our factsheets and publications provide a deep dive into a number of legal issues such as tenancy, debt, traffic issues, family law and much more. 

Browse our legal resources library