Through our local partnerships and extensive member network, we can offer our organisational members access to skilled consultants providing pro-bono services in the following areas:

  • Business planning
  • Change management
  • ICT planning
  • Financial management
  • Procurement services

Hall & Wilcox

Hall & Wilcox are a pre-eminent independent business law firm committed to enable their clients and communities to thrive.

As part of their membership benefits, VolunteeringACT organisational Members can apply for pro bono assistance for a range of legal matters.

For our organisational members to be eligible to receive pro bono assistance from Hall & Wilcox, the work must:

  • seek to benefit disadvantaged and marginalised individuals, or the not-for-profit and community organisations that support them; or
  • raise an issue of public interest or broad community concern.

The firm must have the expertise to assist in the matter and the lawyers must have the capacity to take the matter.

Potential conflicts of interest will also be taken into account. Some of the firm’s clients include large banking and financial corporations, insurers and State Government Departments. We may experience conflicts of interest with these clients.

What areas of law do Hall & Wilcox assist with?

  • Consumer Protection

  • Contracts

  • Credit & Debit

  • Unlawful/Unfair Dismissal

  • Discrimination in employment

  • Fines and debt

  • Elder law including advice about Powers of Attorney & Guardianship (will assist with drafting in limited circumstances)

  • Wills

  • Early access to superannuation

  • Bankruptcy

  • Property

  • Law Reform, Advocacy & Research

  • Immigration (but noted limited capacity)

  • Refugees (in partnership with refugee legal centres)

  • Not for profit law

  • Motor vehicle property damage (subject to conflicts)

Australian Institute of Project Management

The premier and longest-serving body for project management in Australia. With over 10,000 members, they are recognised as the key promoter, developer and leader in project management professionalism.
Accessing skilled volunteers is an excellent opportunity to enhance your business through the services of an experienced professional consultant.

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