Resources for people affected by COVID-19
These resources are designed to help people with common legal problems related to COVID-19. We’re continuing to update our resources as the situation evolves. You can also find out if you’re eligible and apply for legal help online.
Accessing courts
These resources outline how you can access different courts with changing COVID-19 restrictions.
Resources for Victorians who have fallen behind in rent
If you’ve fallen behind in rent, or are about to miss a rental payment, these resources can help you negotiate with your landlord and avoid an eviction.
Resources for Victorian renters
See all our resources for Victorian renters, including our self-help tool, Dear Landlord, which can help you negotiate rental issues that may have arisen due to COVID-19.
See all resourcesFinancial troubles
Some money issues related to COVID-19 have legal consequences. These resources outline financial troubles that you may be encountering because of COVID, and steps you can take to solve them.
Solving financial troubles
Bankruptcy
Applying for a payment plan in court (VIC)
Employment issues
If your employment has been affected by COVID-19, these resources will help you understand your rights and what to do.
What to do if you've been fired
Have you been unfairly fired because of COVID-19? These resources explain the process of taking an unlawful termination claim to court, along with what to expect when representing yourself in court.
See all resourcesUnderstanding emergency powers
State and federal governments are using emergency powers in response to COVID-19. These resources explain what additional powers are, why they exist and what the consequences of them are.
Resources for not-for-profits
If you’re a not-for-profit or community organisation grappling with what the COVID-19 changes mean for your organisation, our Not-for-profit Law team can help.
COVID-19 resources for not-for-profits
Visit our Not-for-profit Law website for the latest resources, information and webinars about the impact COVID-19 might have on your organisation.