LEGAL SERVICES

Financial Rights Legal Centre

What we can advise on:

  • Home building and or contents insurance (including natural disasters)
  • consumer credit insurance
  • life insurance
  • funeral insurance
  • pet insurance
  • income protection insurance
  • superannuation related insurance
  • travel insurance
  • motor vehicle insurance
  • debts to insurance companies in relation to motor vehicle accidents

    Financial Rights Legal Centre Factsheets
  • Bushfire Insurance
  • Flood Insurance Guide
  • Flood Premiums
  • Storm Insurance
  • Insurance Claims Management Services
  • Natural Disaster Insurance: Initial Claims Issues

    MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

    Beyond Blue 
    Beyond Blue offers supports and services to people in Australia, including how to cope after a traumatic event.

    Blue Knot Foundation
    Blue Knot is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. This site includes resources on understanding trauma, it’s impacts and healing strategies.

    Mental Health Australia
    Mental Health Australia is the peak, national non-government organisation promoting the interests of the mental health sector. This resource includes information on trauma informed practices.

    Lifeline Australia
    Lifeline Australia provides 24/7 crisis support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

    Phoenix Australia
    Phoenix Australia has a comprehensive Disaster Mental Health Hub.  This site offers many articles, and a specialised information to help support communities before, during and after a disaster.

    Lifeline 13 HELP – Bushfire Recovery Line – 13 43 57
    Lifeline helpline specifically for bushfire recovery and other traumatic extreme weather events.

    GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES

    DFES Information Hotline
    Ph 13 33 37

    Disaster and Emergency Support Services
    Disaster Response Hotline 1800 032 965 (Dept of Communities) or emergencyservices@cpfs.wa.gov.au

    Australian Red Cross
    Practical emergency management resources to use before, during and after emergencies.

    HOUSING

    Home Hub
    Home Hub offers a place to find or advertise affordable housing, including temporary housing available during times of emergency or crisis.

    SMALL BUSINESS

    Small Business Debt Helpline
    Ph: 1800 413 828

    Small Business Support Hub
    Rural West
    1800 612 004

    Small Business & Rural Financial Counselling
    Rural West
    1800 612 004