We are a legal website developed by individuals who faced disadvantages in the legal system.

Everyone has a right to seek and receive justice. The legal system should be fair and accessible to everyone. However, despite this, there are flaws

People who may be disadvantaged in the legal system include

Australians who experience disadvantage can find it more difficult to get access to justice for a multitude of reasons, including but not limited to:

education and literacy levels;

language barriers;

financial constraints;

lack of accessibility;

access to information and digital technology;

past traumas and hesitation to engage in legal processes; and

lack of knowledge around rights and where to go for advice or assistance.

Our mission is to equip you with the tools and resources necessary to understand your rights, make informed decisions, and, when necessary, represent yourself effectively in court.

Self Representation

If you are facing difficulties caused by financial constraints, or anything else that causes inability to access legal representation, you may consider self-representation.

Volunteering

If you are interested in helping with the development of the website, ensuring accuracy of our information, or writing articles, please visit the Contact Page where you can email us.

DISCLAIMER

We are not a website created by legal professionals.

Somia serves as an easy-to-access website to support people who are disadvantaged in the legal system with free, easy-to-understand information. We are still in beta-testing. In the future, we hope to implement the help of legal experts and professional legal advice to Somia. If we do not have what you are looking for, or you require professional legal assistance, please visit our Resources Page where you can find all of the legal resources available. Please also see our Disclaimer Page for more details.