We have a range of legal information publications, including easy read guides, factsheets and booklets on a variety of topics.
Search, browse, view and print these publications below, by topic or by intended audience, or collect a copy from an office of the Legal Services Commission or ServiceSA.
Some of our publications are available to bulk order. To place a bulk order, please do so through the Online Order Form.
For detailed information about the law, see also the Law Handbook and 24 Legal.
This kit is designed to assist people who want to handle their own claim against another driver for the repairs to their vehicle as the result of an accident.
(32 page PDF download)
Advance Care Directives Brochure
An information brochure on what Advanced Care Directives are and what they are used for.
This brochure is available in English and 15 other languages.
End of Life Planning Checklist and Worksheet
This resource supports those facing the end of their life by provding a checklist with reminders of tasks to be completed and a worksheet to collect the important information which is likely to be required by an executor or family members after the death of a loved one.
Enduring Power of Attorney Kit
This kit is available to purchase at a cost of $22 (incl. GST). It contains a step by step guide to completing the forms, as well as answers to common questions.
If you give another person your ‘power of attorney’, it simply means that you give that person the power to act on your behalf (for example, to buy and sell things for you or operate your bank account).
The Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse brings together five agencies that support & protect older South Australians. Recipes for Living Well provides 3 how -to recipe cards covering the topics of Wills, Advance Care Directives and Power of Attorney.
This brochure is for people considering making a will in South Australia. A will states your wishes including who you want to get your property and possessions (your ‘estate’) when you die.
Beware Door-to-Door Sales: What You Need to Know Factsheet
A door-to-door sales person may knock at your home and try to sell you something or ask you to change your gas, electricity or telephone supplier. This factsheet explains the rules that sales people must adhere to, your consumer rights and where you can get further help.
Keep unwanted door-to-door sellers away with the Do Not Knock sticker. When displayed in a prominent location it sends a clear message to salespeople – ‘you’re not welcome at this address.’
Floods and Insurance Factsheet
This factsheet provides information about insurance for flood damage, how to go about lodging a claim with your insurer, what you can expect and where you can get more information and advice.
Insurance Claims After a Disaster Booklet
This booklet is for people who have been affected by a disaster, such as a bushfire, storm or flood in South Australia. It oultines the steps to making an insurance claim following the disaster.
(20 page PDF download)
Unclaimed goods are things which have come into your possession but legally belong to someone else. If you sell or dispose of these goods without the owner’s consent you are committing a criminal offence.
Adult Child Maintenance Factsheet
If you are over 18 years of age and are unable to support yourself because you are completing your education, you may be entitled to receive adult child maintenance from your parent(s).
This factsheet is for separated parents who may be required to make payments to one another to financially support their children. It explains the child support scheme and how the amount of child support that is payable may be assessed and collected.
Drink Driving and the Law Factsheet
This factsheet is for people who have been charged with drink driving offences and people who want to learn more about these offences. It covers the different types of offences and provides answers to common questions.
Drug Driving and the Law Factsheet
This factsheet is for people who have been charged with drug driving offences and people who want to learn more about these offences. It covers the different types of offences and provides answers to common questions.
This video explains the legal and other protections available to older people in South Australia who are at risk of or experiencing elder abuse.
Presented in both English and Auslan, with captions.
Funded by an Innovation Grant from the Commonwelath Attorney-General's Department.
This factsheet is for people who have been charged with a criminal offence and have to attend a criminal law court. The civil and family courts have different rules.
This factsheet is about guilty plea discounts for criminal matters in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts.
Mandatory Visa Cancellation Kit
This kit is for people who are not Australian citizens and who are serving a prison sentence, and whose visa has been, or may be, mandatorily cancelled.
This factsheet is for anyone who has contact with police in South Australia. It explains how the police have wide powers and responsibilities and provides information about a person's legal rights.
This factsheet is for people considering bankruptcy. It covers types of bankruptcy and alternatives, things to consider and where to get more assistance.
This factsheet is for people experiencing difficulty with debt in South Australia. It sets out options open to a debtor, the action that may be taken by creditors and where to get further help and information.
This booklet is a guide for recovering an established debt under $12,000, such as money owed for goods and services or money lent. It includes useful information about what steps to take to communicate with the debtor, what must be done before applying to court, and information about court rules and forms.
(24 page PDF download)
A practical guide for people having trouble with their mortgage.
Published by Legal Aid New South Wales & Financial Rights Legal Centre NSW
(96 page PDF download)
De Facto Relationships Factsheet
This factsheet is for people who are in de facto relationships. A de facto relationship is one where two people who are not married live together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis.
Family Advocacy and Support Service - FASS Flyer
This flyer outlines the duty lawyer and social support services provided by the Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS). FASS is based at the Adelaide Registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
This booklet explains family law basics and tells you what you have to do if you need to take legal action.
(32 page PDF download)
Family Law Conferencing Brochure
This brochure is for people considering requesting a conference. Conferencing is a meeting between people involved in a family law dispute. Conferencing is a type of family dispute resolution. It can help you to resolve your dispute without going to court.
Family Law Telephone Conferences Factsheet
A Family Law Conference is a meeting between people involved in a family law dispute, assisted by a Chairperson. In some situations these discussions can occur via a telephone.
Going to Court about your child's welfare? Easy Read Guide
This easy read resource sets out what to do if you are going to court about your child's welfare, including how to access the services available through the Legal Services Commission.
Has your child been removed? Easy Read Guide
This easy read resource sets out what you can expect after welfare authorities have removed your child, and how you can access legal advice and representation from the Legal Services Commission.
Have you been directed to attend an assessment? Factsheet
This factsheet is for people who have been directed by the Department for Child Protection to attend a parenting capacity or drug and alcohol assessment. It sets out what they can expect and the penalties that may apply if they refuse or fail to attend an assessment.
Having a Grandchild in Your Care
This factsheet is for grandparents caring for their grandchildren on a long-term basis. It oultines how family law applies to grandparents, how they can formalise the arrangement and get legal assistance.
Lawyer Assisted Family Dispute Resolution - Small Property Cases Program
This brochure outlines the small property cases program, including the eligibility criteria and and processes and procedures in place to schedule a conference.
Property Dispute Resolution Conferencing Brochure
This brochure is for people who are considering applying for legal aid to participate in conferencing or who already have a conference scheduled. In the case of property dispute resolution conferencing, the aim is to work out the division of property between the parties without the need to go to court.
Separated parenting and COVID-19 vaccinations for children factsheet
This fact sheet has information about COVID-19 vaccinations for children and family law including when separated parents (or other caregivers) cannot agree on vaccinating their child.
Should I supervise contact? Factsheet
Supervised contact means that the Court wants a responsible third person present when a parent spends time with their child.
This brochure is for people who have an FDR Conference scheduled. It outlines who can be a support person and the role of a support person.
Applying for an Intervention Order Factsheet
This factsheet explains intervention orders (formerly known as restrianing orders), how to apply for them and the steps involved for those in need of protection. It also provides answers to common questions.
Cyber Stalking and Cyber Harassment Factsheet
This is a resource for domestic violence workers. It provides information about the potential legal responses to abuse via technology, such as cyber stalking and cyber harassment.
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Video
This video explains the legal and other protections available to women and girls in South Australia at risk of or experiencing domestic and family violence.
Presented in both English and Auslan, with captions.
Funded by an Innovation Grant from the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department.
Family Violence and Cross-Examination Scheme Information Sheet
Where allegations of family violence are made in family law proceedings, personal cross-examination may be banned. This information sheet outlines when the ban applies and the legal representation available through the scheme.
When there is an Intervention Order against You Factsheet
This factsheet provides information about intervention orders (formerly known as restraining orders) for defendants. It covers how orders are made, what conditions they can contain and how to dispute them. It also provides answers to common questions.
Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service
This brochure outlines the servives provided by the Women's Domestic Violence and Court Assistance Service.
Court and Tribunal Fee Waiver Guide
A guide on how to apply for an exemption or waiver of court and tribunal fees.
(35 page PDF download)
Do you have a court date? Easy Read Guide
Have you been charged with an offence? Do you have a court date? If yes, this easy read resource sets out what you need to do.
Going to Court about your child's welfare? Easy Read Guide
This easy read resource sets out what to do if you are going to court about your child's welfare, including how to access the services available through the Legal Services Commission.
This factsheet is for people who have been charged with a criminal offence and have to attend a criminal law court. The civil and family courts have different rules.
Free Legal Help Easy Read Guide
This easy read resource sets out what to do if you have a legal problem, including what services are available at the Legal Services Commission and how to access them.
Do you have a legal problem? This easy read resource shows there are many ways the Legal Services Commission can help. We can assist you when you visit one of our offices, when you call our Legal Helpline or online.
Free to order double side colour cards - from our 'Got a problem?' campaign promoting the services provided by the Legal Services Commission.
Free to order A-3 colour poster - a resource from our 'Got a Problem?' campaign promoting the services provided by the Legal Services Commission.
This comprehensive guide gives useful contact details for the Legal Services Commission, Community Legal Services, Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement and other legal services in SA. Print on A3 paper for handy reference.
This easy read legal health check can help you work out if you have a legal problem – it could be any kind of common problem ranging from fencing disputes to workplace bullying. Individuals are encouraged to consider questions about their ‘legal health’ on this form, and if they identify any issues, to call the Legal Help Line.
Legal Health Check Up Guide - Blurred Borders
This easy read legal health check, using images from Blurred Borders, can help you work out if you have a legal problem – it could be any kind of common problem ranging from fencing disputes to workplace bullying. Individuals are encouraged to consider questions about their ‘legal health’ on this form, and if they identify any issues, to call the Legal Help Line. ...
Legal Health Check Up Guide - Young people
This legal health check can help you work out if you have a legal problem. Some legal probelms won't go away by themselves and it is a good idea to get some legal advice about these problems.
This factsheet outlines the services provided by the Legal Services Commission of South Australia.
This factsheet is for people who have accepted a grant of legal aid, and they or those they are financially associated with, own or are buying real estate. It sets out when a statutory charge may be applied to the real estate.
The booklet answers common questions about dividing fences and explains the legal procedure you need to follow when you want to erect, replace or repair a boundary fence.
(24 page PDF download)
Noise from neighbours is a common source of nuisance, and for some people can be very upsetting. The main problems are caused by barking dogs, loud music or TV, shouting, banging doors and cars.
Preventing Conflicts in the Modern Neighbourhood Booklet
A publication from Mediation SA providing advice and tips on being a good neighbour and how to resolve disputes.
**Please note Mediation SA is no longer operating. Uniting Communities Law Centre offers a mediation service and can be contacted on (08) 8342 1800.
This factsheet outlines the law relating to retaining walls, including when development approval may be required, when notice must be given to neighbouring land owners, how costs may be apportioned, who is responsible for maintenance and how disputes may be resolved.
The purpose of this booklet is to outline the law relating to tree problems between private neighbours and to suggest some practical ways in which problems may be avoided.
(20 page PDF download)
Laws to protect people from sexual abuse Easy Read Guide
This easy read resource sets out the laws that protect people from sexual abuse and where help is available.
Prevention of sexual exploitation of people with cognitive impairment - Factsheet
This factsheet is for community workers and volunteers working with people with cognitive impairment. It provides information about laws from 30 March 2015 to better protect people with a cognitive impairment from sexual exploitation.
Becoming sexually active is a big step. It is important that you understand your legal rights and obligations when it comes to sex – so you know where you stand.
This factsheet explains laws to do with sex, consent and the law.
Trusted Moments is a short film produced by the Legal Services Commission about risky behaviour. The promotional postcard highlights the website - www.trustedmoments.com.au - while a QR link opens the film trailer on your mobile.
The poster resource for the Trusted Moments short film which was produced in 2012 by the Legal Services Commission Community Legal Education Unit. Additional support materials can be found on the www.trustedmoments.com.au website.
This booklet provides information about community titles in South Australia, including information about the rights and responsibilities of owners.
(48 page PDF download)
This booklet provides information about strata titles in South Australia, including information about the rights and responsibilities of owners.
(36 page PDF download)
Advance Care Directives Brochure
An information brochure on what Advanced Care Directives are and what they are used for.
This brochure is available in English and 15 other languages.
A guide available in 14 languages intended to assist new migrants learn about South Australian law and the services available to assist people with specific legal problems.
(20 page PDF download)
Advance Care Directives Brochure
An information brochure on what Advanced Care Directives are and what they are used for.
This brochure is available in English and 15 other languages.
Elder Abuse - There's No Excuse video
This video highlights services that can assist and protect older South Australians. The five agencies whose services are outlined in the video are members of APEA, the Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.
This video explains the legal and other protections available to older people in South Australia who are at risk of or experiencing elder abuse.
Presented in both English and Auslan, with captions.
Funded by an Innovation Grant from the Commonwelath Attorney-General's Department.
Know Your Rights – a Guide to the Rights of Older South Australians, published by the Office for Ageing Well, and available on the SA Health website.
The Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse brings together five agencies that support & protect older South Australians. Recipes for Living Well provides 3 how -to recipe cards covering the topics of Wills, Advance Care Directives and Power of Attorney.
Do you have a court date? Easy Read Guide
Have you been charged with an offence? Do you have a court date? If yes, this easy read resource sets out what you need to do.
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Video
This video explains the legal and other protections available to women and girls in South Australia at risk of or experiencing domestic and family violence.
Presented in both English and Auslan, with captions.
Funded by an Innovation Grant from the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department.
This video explains the legal and other protections available to older people in South Australia who are at risk of or experiencing elder abuse.
Presented in both English and Auslan, with captions.
Funded by an Innovation Grant from the Commonwelath Attorney-General's Department.
Free Legal Help Easy Read Guide
This easy read resource sets out what to do if you have a legal problem, including what services are available at the Legal Services Commission and how to access them.
Do you have a legal problem? This easy read resource shows there are many ways the Legal Services Commission can help. We can assist you when you visit one of our offices, when you call our Legal Helpline or online.
Going to Court about your child's welfare? Easy Read Guide
This easy read resource sets out what to do if you are going to court about your child's welfare, including how to access the services available through the Legal Services Commission.
Has your child been removed? Easy Read Guide
This easy read resource sets out what you can expect after welfare authorities have removed your child, and how you can access legal advice and representation from the Legal Services Commission.
How We Help - Multi-access legal assistance video
This Auslan multi-access video produced by the Legal Services Commission outlines the legal support services offered by the Commission.
Laws to protect people from sexual abuse Easy Read Guide
This easy read resource sets out the laws that protect people from sexual abuse and where help is available.
This easy read legal health check can help you work out if you have a legal problem – it could be any kind of common problem ranging from fencing disputes to workplace bullying. Individuals are encouraged to consider questions about their ‘legal health’ on this form, and if they identify any issues, to call the Legal Help Line.
Need a lawyer? Easy Read Guide
Are you under 18 years of age? Have you been charged with an offence? This easy read resource sets out what to do if you have been in court having been charged with an offence and you need a lawyer.
Rights On Show Legal Education Resource Kit
RIGHTS ON SHOW is a legal education resource about rights with police. This resource has been specifically made for people with intellectual disability and cognitive impairment. The resource includes five photo stories, five easy read guides, an information factsheet and presenter notes.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with alcohol and young people.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with bullying at school.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with buying things and your consumer rights.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with cigarettes and young people.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains the process for making an official complaint about the police.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with discrimination.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with illegal drugs.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with families.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with illegal graffiti.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with health stuff, including going to the doctors.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with living independently, including leaving home and finding accomodation.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with parties, including information on gatecrashers, alcohol and drugs.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with porn and young people, sexually explicit images and films, and some other filming offences.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains the laws to do with pregnancy and has information about getting help.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with public transport and the law.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with guards, bouncers, and police security officers.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explainslaws to do with sex, consent and the law.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to with social media and self-incrimination. If you are looking for information on images and films, please see the factsheet 'Porn, Sexual Photos and Films'.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with tattoos and piercings.
This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to with the police including details on giving personal details, searches, and arrest.
Community Legal Education for Young People & Workers Poster
This poster outlines our community legal education services for young people and workers.
Free Legal Help for Students Poster
The Free Legal Help for Students Poster is available for download online.
Free to order double side colour cards - from our 'Got a problem?' campaign promoting the services provided by the Legal Services Commission.
Legal Health Check Up Guide - Young people
This legal health check can help you work out if you have a legal problem. Some legal probelms won't go away by themselves and it is a good idea to get some legal advice about these problems.
Need a lawyer? Easy Read Guide
Are you under 18 years of age? Have you been charged with an offence? This easy read resource sets out what to do if you have been in court having been charged with an offence and you need a lawyer.
Becoming sexually active is a big step. It is important that you understand your legal rights and obligations when it comes to sex – so you know where you stand.
Trusted Moments is a short film produced by the Legal Services Commission about risky behaviour. The promotional postcard highlights the website - www.trustedmoments.com.au - while a QR link opens the film trailer on your mobile.
The poster resource for the Trusted Moments short film which was produced in 2012 by the Legal Services Commission Community Legal Education Unit. Additional support materials can be found on the www.trustedmoments.com.au website.
What do These Legal Words Mean? Factsheet
A basic dictionary of common criminal law words for young people.
You Have Legal Rights Too Poster
Having legal hassles? We can help. You have legal rights too. A poster resource for young people.
We embrace diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Legal Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia and we respect their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present.
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