Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) offers free legal assistance from its offices in Box Hill, Boronia and Healesville during the day, at night and also at outreach locations across Melbourne’s east.

Contact ECLC’s offices at Box Hill, Boronia and Healesville.

ECLC has assisted many thousands of people to understand and access the legal system since its establishment in 1974.

ECLC has a highly professional, talented and passionate team of employed staff and over 100 dedicated volunteers.

ECLC’s Board oversees the development, growth and financial responsibilities of the Centre.

Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) offers legal advice and ongoing casework in a broad range of legal areas.

ECLC provides compassionate, understanding, culturally sensitive and non-judgmental legal education sessions.

Eastern Community Legal Centre can provide Professional Development for paid and volunteer staff on a range of topics.

ECLC partners with volunteers, law firms, community agencies and government bodies to deliver a dynamic range of community projects.

ECLC’s policy and law reform work advocates for improvements to the legal system and challenges unfair laws and practices.

ECLC offers free legal advice on a range of matters to people living in the local government areas of Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges.

Information on generalist, specialist and other legal and community services

ECLC is currently recruiting for two positions: Managing Lawyer; Senior Community Lawyer

Over 100 volunteers dedicate their time and expertise to helping ECLC deliver a range of services to the community.

ECLC is a community-based organisation, with a strong and active membership base. Community members that live, work or study in ECLC’s catchment area are eligible to apply for membership.

Tax deductible donations may be made using the secure online portal.