Were you impacted by the recent bushfire crisis?
The University of Newcastle Legal Centre's annual Law on the Beach pop-up clinic has begun, offering free legal advice on any law-related matter, including bushfire insurance claims.
Law students, social work students, and lawyers will be on hand so people can ask questions on all legal matters, from tenancy issues to employment.
Hosted at Merewether Surf Life Saving Club, the clinic exists to improve accessibility of legal services.
University of Newcastle Legal Centre director Shaun McCarthy said he hoped Law on the Beach would also provide an easy avenue for locals who may have been affected by the bushfires to seek free legal support.
"Our thoughts are with communities across NSW in view of the terrible bushfire season that we are experiencing," Mr McCarthy said.
"University of Newcastle Legal Centre offers free legal advice to the community and to anyone that may have been impacted.
"Our Law on the Beach Clinic will operate weekly from January 22 and we are pleased to offer support in relation to any legal issue as well as specific support for anyone who has been impacted by the fires."
In conjunction with the opening of the Older Persons Legal Clinic last year, Law on the Beach 2020 will also offer older persons assistance with matters such as wills, family law, and neighbourhood disputes.
Law on the Beach has supported more than 2000 individuals with free legal advice since its beginning 17 years ago.
The clinic will be open between 9.30am and 2.30pm on January 22 and 29 January, and February 5, 12, 19 at Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club.
Appointments are not necessary.
For more information, visit the Law on the Beach website
