Who we are

Our Impact

Since 2008 JusticeNet has been connecting individuals and organisations with pro bono lawyers so they can get the help they need.

99
Clients assisted

42
Average pro bono hours per file

$12,460
Average legal fees per file

$1,233,540*
Estimated total pro bono work performed that would have otherwise gone unaided

Completed referrals 2022/23

*NB: this is a conservative estimate including referrals completed in 2022-23 from Pro Bono Connect only, it does not include ongoing matters, or the RASP matters

For JusticeNet, access to justice means providing high-quality legal help that is relevant to our client's needs. Through access to justice, we deliver life-changing solutions for our clients, such as:

Protecting human and legal rights
Navigating financial hardship
Avoiding homelessness / stabilising housing
Improved dignity and well being
Enhanced capacity (charitable organisations)

Stories of Impact

The following cases studies illustrate the tangible impact that our work can have have on our client’s lives.

Debt Recovery for Jason

28 Sep 2020

Jason lives in public housing in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. He was born with an intellectual disability and deafness in one ear. He lived with his mother until she passed away and has been living...

Fines Enforcement and Detox

28 Sep 2020

Sam* presented to Homeless Legal at a real tipping point in his life. He was facing fines and criminal charges in multiple states while sleeping rough and battling substance abuse. With the support...

Huge relief for Homeless Legal client

11 May 2020

Belinda* was a resident of Catherine House who was referred to the lawyers from Homeless Legal for tenancy advice. Belinda had been ‘evicted’ from the rental property that she shared with another t...

Mary's Story

15 Apr 2019

At age 63, Mary was confronted with the very real prospect of bankruptcy and homelessness. Mary was born and raised in the Northern Territory. She married and had three children. Sadly, her ma...

Sometimes timely legal help can be life-saving

27 Mar 2018

“The outcome could not have been better and I certainly know that without your time, professionalism and kindness this result would never have happened. I believe you went way beyond the call of du...

Self-Representation and Referral Services collaborate to help co-defendants

11 Apr 2017

JusticeNet’s Self-Representation Services and Referral Service often work together to assist mutual clients.In this case, two brothers were co-defendants in District Court proceedings concerning th...

Terminally ill mother given urgent assistance to record her wishes

10 Apr 2017

When Simone’s* family approached JusticeNet for assistance, Simone was in hospital with only weeks to live. Her condition was deteriorating and she urgently needed the help of a lawyer to prepare a...