Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation connecting people all over Western Australia with information and services so they can make independent and informed decisions. CAB provide information and referral, a low-cost legal advice service on a wide range of issues, and a mediation service.
Contact Details
Hours
Info Line
- Monday: 9:30am – 4:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:30am – 4:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:30am – 4:00pm
- Thursday: 9:30am – 4:00pm
- Friday: 9:30am – 4:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Perth Head Office
- Monday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
About Citizens Advice Bureau
Work areas:Cost
- Legal advice appointments: $50 or $40 (with Concession)
- All pre-mediation appointments: $75
- Mediation appointments: Variable
- Document drafting: Dependent on type and complexity of document
For more information and a full breakdown of document fees and charges, visit the Citizens Advice Bureau here.
Eligibility
There is no eligibility criteria for this service.
Services
- Information and referral on a wide range of matters
- Legal advice
- Mediation – family and children, community and commercial
- Preparation of legal documents including various Family court documents, simple wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney & Guardianship, Probate and letters of Administration
- JP service
- Tax help (from July to October)
- Assistance with WA NILS (No Interest Loan Scheme) applications
- Administrative support for victims of crime applying for Criminal Injuries Compensation
Notes
All legal advice and mediation are by appointment only.
Click here for CABWA’s branches in WA, including locations and opening hours.