Emergencies
If you are in an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Legal Aid NSW offices will be closed from Thursday 25 December 2025. They will reopen on Monday 12 January 2026.
During this time you can still get help from the services below.
| Service | Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| LawAccess NSW | 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, including the public service holiday1, excluding public holidays2 | Start a web chat or call 1300 888 529 |
| Children’s Legal Service (CLS) Youth Hotline | 9am–midnight, Monday to Friday 24 hours on Saturday, Sunday, and all public holidays | Call 1800 10 18 10 |
| Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) Hotline | 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays2 | Call 1800 979 529 |
| Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) | 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays2 | Call 1800 938 227 |
1 The public service holiday is Monday 29 December 2025.
2 Public holidays are Thursday 25 December 2025, Friday 26 December 2025, and Thursday 1 January 2026.