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Mental Health Legal Centre
The Mental Health Legal Centre (MHLC), established in 1987, is a Victorian not-for-profit providing free and confidential legal services for Victorians experiencing mental health issues, including Mental Health Tribunal representation, help preparing Advance Statements of Preferences, and an 'Inside Access' program delivering civil and financial counselling inside four correctional facilities. It also runs 'Partners in Community' health-justice partnerships and supports family members and carers as well as clients directly.
- Legal aid & community legal
- Body
- Community legal
Opens mhlc.org.au
Last verified 6 October 2026 · Listing updated 10 October 2026
Mental Health Legal Centre at a glance
Quick reference · Body
- Type of body
- Not-for-profit legal service
- Runs CPD
- No
Who it's for
Refer a client with a mental illness facing a Mental Health Tribunal hearing, needing an Advance Statement of Preferences, or in prison needing civil/financial legal help.
What they run
- Meets in person
- Yes
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