Legal Assistance & Advocacy
At eCharity Australia, we provide free legal advice, representation, and advocacy to Australians experiencing hardship, housing crises, domestic violence, or challenges navigating government systems.
Why Support This Program
- Many Australians cannot afford legal services when they need them most.
- Access to legal support can secure Centrelink, Veterans, disability benefits, housing rights, and safety for vulnerable families.
- Your support ensures immediate help today and long-term solutions nationally.
Phase 1 – Sydney Operations
- Team: 7 Legal Officers, 2 Senior Advocates, 3 Admin staff
- Clients Served: 1,000–1,500 in Year 1
- Cases Supported: 500+ legal cases and 200–300 urgent crisis cases
- Emergency Legal Fund: $500,000 for urgent court costs, expert reports, and high-priority cases
- Year 1 Budget: ~$2.5M–$3M (inflated for operational safety)
National Vision – Ultimate Impact
- City Teams: 7+ legal staff per city in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin
- Remote Access: Nationwide legal support for regional and rural Australians
- Clients Served Nationally: 8,000–10,000
- Cases Represented: 4,000+ across courts, tribunals, and advocacy programs
- Emergency Fund Nationally: $1M
- Year 1 National Budget (Risk-Adjusted): ~$12M–$13M
Why Donate
- Immediate Impact: Your support funds legal advice and representation for Australians in urgent need in Sydney.
- National Vision: Funding now contributes to a first-of-its-kind umbrella charity, integrating legal services with mental health, education, and emergency programs across Australia.
- Risk-Adjusted & Safe: Budgets are inflated for operational survival, ensuring your donations deliver reliable, ongoing impact.
Donor Contribution Examples
| Contribution | What it Funds |
|---|---|
| $100 | 1 legal advice session |
| $1,000 | 1 case representation or advocacy support |
| $10,000 | 100 client sessions in Sydney |
| $250,000 | Fund a city legal team for 1 year |
| $1,000,000 | Fund national remote legal support & emergency cases |
Help eCharity Australia ensure every Australian has access to justice. Your support today builds legal services now and lays the foundation for a national, integrated support system under one charity umbrella.