HeLP Patient Legal Clinic

Legal assistance and referrals for Alfred Health patients and families

The Health Legal Partnership (HeLP) Patient Legal Clinic is a partnership between Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Alfred Health, Justice Connect and the Michael Kirby Centre for Public Health and Human Rights at Monash University.

What we do

We offer free legal assistance and referrals to all patients and families at Alfred Health for their health-related legal problems.

Some of the matters that we provide legal assistance and referrals for are:

end of life legal planning including medical and legal powers of attorney, wills and superannuation
financial-related legal issues, such as Centrelink debts and outstanding fines
housing and property
criminal charges
family law
family violence
immigration problems

Who we care for

Our service is available to any patient of Alfred Health.

What to expect

You will be booked in with one of the lawyers at the clinic for an hour-long appointment on a Tuesday or Thursday.

Where appropriate, you may be referred to other services, taking into consideration your geographic location and financial situation.

If you need a Power of Attorney to be completed, you will need to organise an independent witness to attend the appointment. This witness cannot be a family member of either the person granting the power or of the attorney

Commonly asked questions

This is a free service

We are unable to assist with any WorkCover or TAC claims

How to access this clinic

Speak with your Alfred Health treating team

Patients should speak with their Alfred Health doctor, nurse or allied health practitioner.

This team member will be able to assist in completing the HeLP referral form. The team member will then call the HeLP Clinic to complete the referral and make an appointment.

Clinic times

Day	Campus	Time
Tuesday	The Alfred	9.00am - 4.00pm
Thursday	The Alfred	9.00am - 4.00pm