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HHG Giving Back

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  • Free legal assistance clinics across WA
  • Support to key local and international charity groups
  • Helpline for victims of domestic violence and elder abuse

As the charitable arm of the firm, HHG Giving Back is our commitment to the community. Over the last twenty years there have been significant and unprecedented cuts to Legal Aid funding, placing vulnerable individuals further at risk. To lessen this gap, HHG Giving Back provides free legal assistance clinics and not-for-profit sponsorships, ensuring that help is accessible to those in need.

 

Charity Support

Despite their immeasurable contribution to the community, not-for-profit organisations across Western Australian are struggling to keep their doors open. Since 2015, we’ve been fighting against this trend, delivering $450,000 of financial and pro-bono assistance to three key charities.

We are currently supporting:

  • Fresh Start Recovery Program (started by Dr George O’Neil to treat drug addiction).
  • Hagar Australia (a specialist aftercare agency that works with women and children who have survived extreme abuse or trafficking).
  • Path of Hope (an organization providing assistance and resources to women vulnerable to, or  currently experiencing, domestic violence).

Free Legal Assistance Clinics

Our free legal assistance clinics are open to all, no matter how simple or complex the advice required is. Short, sharp and free of charge, these appointments are run by award-winning lawyers across PerthMandurah and Albany.

Through these clinics, we can provide legal aid and information on the following:

  • Explaining Court procedures;
  • Explaining alternatives to Court;
  • Interpreting legal documents;
  • Assisting in writing brief letters;
  • Referring you to external organisations or individuals who may assist your circumstances;
  • General advice.

Our free legal assistance clinics are open every Wednesday between 4pm – 5pm. Call 1800 609 945 or email we.help.people@hhg.com.au to book your 15 minute appointment at any of our locations.

Email Hotline for Victims of Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse

HHG Giving Back has also set up an email helpline for victims of domestic violence and another worsening community problem – elder abuse. The email address we.help.people@hhg.com.au is for anyone who needs generic information about their options and when they should contact the Police. Incoming emails are monitored personally by Executive Chairman and Family Law Specialist, Simon Creek.

“It is unacceptable that community legal funding is being cut just when reports of domestic violence are at higher levels than ever before. On average, one woman is killed every week in Australia from domestic violence. Law firms have an opportunity to help close the gap left by reduced funding.” Executive Chairman and Family Law Specialist, Simon Creek.

Our Sponsorships

In addition to our charitable giving through our major HHG Giving Back initiatives, HHG Legal Group is also committed to supporting the community through community sponsorships and active memberships with important community organisations,  facilitating an active and involved culture of giving that makes a difference to the people of WA. We currently or have previously sponsored, and supported, a large number of business associations and community groups across the state including the following::

Sponsored events

  • ACCI “Business of the Year” Award;
  • ACCI Business After Hours;
  • AICD Albany Regional Series;
  • Albany “Around the Table” Business Updates;
  • Albany Netball Association;
  • Albany Regional Hospital Ball;
  • Albany Surf Life Saving Club;
  • Albany Tennis Academy;
  • Albany Women’s Basketball Team “The Dreamers”;
  • Auskick City Beach;
  • Business News 40 Under 40 Awards – Simon Creek is a former winner and past judge;
  • Business News Rising Stars Awards –  HHG Legal Group is a former winner and Murray Thornhill a current judge
  • Fresh Start Black Tie Dinner;
  • HHG Charity Cocktail Party;
  • Mount Barker Community College;
  • Mount Barker Golf Club;
  • Mount Barker Junior Football Club;
  • Mount Barker Probus;
  • Mount Barker Wine Producers – Grapes and Gallops Festival;
  • Mount Barker Youth Care;
  • Narpanup Ladies Golf;
  • Qantas Wine Show;
  • Railways Cricket Team (Albany);
  • “Taste of the True North” at Linton and Kaye Contemporary Gallery;
  • The Law Society, Young Lawyers Quiz Night; and
  • Vintage Blues and Jazz Festival at Wignalls Winery.

*This information serves as a general guide and does not constitute legal advice. It is based on our research and experience at the time of publication. Please consult our knowledgeable legal team for any specific inquiries or advice relevant to your circumstances, as the content may not have been updated subsequently.

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Supporting Western Australians for more than 100 years

“I highly recommend HHG Legal Group. Lisa Riley has provided the best legal advice.”

ANONYMOUS

“We are extremely pleased that Lisa Riley was recommended to us.  Lisa was very upfront with us as regards possible outcomes, kept us informed along the way, and successfully achieved the best possible outcome.  She was dogged in her pursuit of justice and we found her to be honest, helpful, caring, diligent, and very professional in all our dealings with her.

We would strongly recommend her (and her support team at HHG) to anyone needing to engage a top-quality criminal lawyer.”

WILLIAM AND HEATHER

Lisa Riley, I would like to thank you for all your help and support through this difficult and disappointing period in my life.

Your professionalism and supportive nature have been a welcome change and Alison and I are very appreciative of this, HHG is very lucky to have someone of your expertise and dedication working for them and we both can’t speak highly enough of you, I will be forever grateful to you and your company for all your help and kindness, I would highly recommend you and HHG to everyone who needs competent and professional legal representation.

Once again thank you so much.

ANONYMOUS

Dear Lisa,

Just a small note of gratitude for the phone call you gave me last Tuesday (11 July), in response to my legal query. I really appreciated the kindness you showed in reassuring me of my rights in our phone call, amongst other priorities. I am very appreciative of your time.

ANONYMOUS

Thanks so much, Lisa. Very happy! Your team is very professional.

ANONYMOUS

We have been working with Kim and HHG Legal, Bunbury on several matters. Kim is professional, approachable and knowledgeable; prompt to respond to a query with detailed information that is not only relevant to the matter in question, but also reassuring which instils confidence for us to continue working with Kim and HHG Legal, Bunbury.

FORREST PERSONNEL

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