Eastern Community Legal Centre

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 ten outreach locations across Melbourne’s east. In addition to direct legal services, ECLC also undertakes community development activities that empower clients, workers and the general community. ECLC raises awareness of legal issues and provides education through projects and partnerships, workshops, media, events and publications. ECLC is committed to reform that achieves equality and social justice within the legal system for communities and people experiencing disadvantage. ECLC has a small staff team and over 100 volunteers. ECLC is located in the Eastern region of Melbourne and serves the Cities of Whitehorse, Boroondara, Manningham, Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Some projects and programs operate beyond these areas.