Disaster Response Legal Service NSW

Call 1800 801 529 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

Free legal help if you’ve been affected by a disaster, including storm, flood or bushfire

We can help with legal problems including: insurance claims and disputes, housing and tenancy, financial hardship, workplace rights, Centrelink, domestic and family violence, and government disaster grants.

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Mel, Liz, Mal and Donna stand smiling in front of a Legal Aid NSW Disaster Response Legal Service banner

A surge of legal help in the Far West after power 07 November 2024

The Disaster Response Legal Service (DRLS) has been in Broken Hill and the Far West during October and November, providing free legal help to communities impacted by the severe storms.
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Ma’ata Solofoni presents at DEMC on the Gold Coast in July 2024

Ma’ata Solofoni presents at DEMC24 and more 16 August 2024

Ma'ata Solofoni, senior solicitor in Disaster and Insurance, recently presented at the DEMC24 on the Gold Coast and also gave evidence at a public hearing at Parliament House in Sydney.
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NSW Reconstruction Authority Head of Preparedness and Recovery, Joanna Quilty standing alongside DRLS representatives at the Windsor Recovery Assistance Point

Legal help in the Illawarra and Hawkesbury 12 April 2024

The DRLS is providing free legal help to communities impacted by disaster at the NSW Reconstruction Authority's Recovery Assistance Points in Windsor, Thirroul and Warrawong.
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DRLS solicitors Alex Rumore and Hannah Gray attending Community Flood Update sessions in Forbes, Parkes and Eugowra.

DRLS back out in the Central West 26 February 2024

DRLS solicitors and solicitors from the Orange Legal Aid Regional office attended a series of Community Flood Update sessions in Forbes, Parkes and Eugowra.
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DRLS solicitor Alex Runmore holding the Anthea Kerr award for 2023, presented by NSW Premier Chris Minns and Chris Waugh, husband of Anthea Kerr

Alex Rumore wins at 2023 Premier's Awards 20 November 2023

The Anthea Kerr Award recognises public sector leaders who exhibit a deep commitment to public service values.
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A banskia with bright green leaves

Do you need an insurance check-up? 16 November 2023

Are you ready this Flood and Bushfire Season?
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