Consumer Assistance and Advocacy Program - 2021-25

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The Consumer Assistance and Advocacy Program (CAAP) is a state-wide service that supports financially disadvantaged Victorian consumers through a select casework service.

What is the CAAP?

The CAAP is provided by the Consumer Action Law Centre.

The CAAP includes four components:

  • Workers' Advice Service for community workers
  • consumer casework service for financially disadvantaged Victorians
  • professional development for community workers
  • consumer campaigns, media, policy and advocacy.

Who is eligible for CAAP services?

The CAAP casework is available to financially disadvantaged Victorians who need help in complex consumer issues.

The three service types that CAAP casework can deliver are:

  • Information and referral
  • Negotiation
  • Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) assistance.

How to contact Consumer Action Law Centre

You can contact Consumer Action Law Centre by: