At All Stages of Life

The Legal Services Commission believes in helping everyone live well and plan ahead at every stage of their life.

Legal Services provides free legal information, advice and resources on a broad range of topics including:

End of life planning

• End of Life Planning Checklist and Worksheet
• Enduring Power of Attorney Kit 
• Advance Care Directives Kit (available through SA Health)
• Power of Attorney Brochure
• Wills Brochure 

Domestic and family violence 

• Applying for an Intervention Order Brochure
• Abuse Prevention Videos 

Family relationships

• De Facto Relationships Brochure
• Family Law and You Booklet (PDF, 4MB)

Housing and tenancy issues

• Law Handbook - Housing 

Motor vehicle accidents 

• Motor Vehicle Accident Kit (PDF, 2.6MB)

Free legal advice can be accessed by phone or in person by appointment. Our Legal Helpline (1300 366 424) is available for preliminary information, advice and referrals. Advice is usually restricted to a client's basic legal rights and obligations in a particular situation. If needed, we can arrange an interpreter through the Translating and Interpreting Service.

Further Resources

Emergency Medical Information Booklet

A community service project by Rotary, Lions Club and Ambulance Service to help patients and family provide medical information to first responders.

Advance Care Planning Support Australia 

A website with further information about advance care directives and contact details for the national advance care planning support service.

Substitute Decision Maker Toolkit guide 

Prepared by Office of the Public Advocate to help people discuss their wishes with their substitute decision-makers.

Know Your Rights (PDF, 2.7MB)

A guide to the rights of older South Australians.