IARC provides free, expert, compassionate and confidential legal advice to vulnerable people. IARC’s clients are some of the most vulnerable people in Australia. They are often fleeing persecution, torture and violence. Many have been granted entry to Australia on humanitarian or protection visas,  and they now want to be reunited with family and loved ones. Others are seeking asylum. Many have experienced significant trauma and suffer from depression and anxiety, or other physical illnesses and may be homeless, victims of domestic violence, have disability or mental incapacity. Others have come to Australia on family, spousal, child or carer visas. All our clients live with significant disadvantage.

We are a  community legal centre independent from Government and are a registered charity and all donations are tax deductible. 

The majority of our work is assisting with family and humanitarian visas and citizenship.  Almost 60% of our work involves assisting people (predominantly women) on partner visas where there is domestic and family violence.

Our message is one of equality, inclusion and hope.