Each Australian State and Territory have a Family Advocacy and Support Service (‘FASS’). FASS combines free legal advice and support at court for people affected by domestic and family violence.
If you are worried about your safety at court or about going to court please talk to your local FASS before your court date.
Check out your local service for more detail.
How to contact FASS in Australian Capital TerritoryIf you need help with your legal or non-legal issues from a duty lawyer or FASS social support worker, please call 1300 654 314 to be transferred to the FASS and Family Violence team.
You can also contact us by email: fass@legalaidact.org.au
We provide support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue.
We can help you if you have experienced domestic and family violence or someone says you have used violence.
You can see a lawyer or support worker by going to the Canberra Family Courts.
Call (02) 6243 3431. Visit the Legal Aid ACT website. Read our brochure.
How to contact FASS in New South WalesIf you need help with your legal issues and want to speak to a duty lawyer, please call the Legal Aid NSW Early Intervention Unit on 1800 551 589.
If you need help with your non-legal issues and want to speak to a FASS social support worker, please call:
FASS social support services men: 1300 00 3277.
FASS social support services women: 1800 113 277
We provide support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue.
We can help you if you have experienced domestic and family violence or someone says you have used violence. Other family members like grandparents can also use our services.
You can see a lawyer or support worker by going to one of the below Family Courts.
We have Aboriginal support workers and workers from diverse backgrounds at some locations. Ask us about this.
If you are gender diverse, just let us know which support service you’d prefer to work with.
Support workers for women: 1800 11 FASS
Support workers for men: 1300 00 FASS
For more information call 1800 551 589
Visit the Legal Aid NSW website.
Read our brochure.
Support workers for women: 1800 11 FASS
Support workers for men: 1300 00 FASS
For more information call 1800 551 589.
Visit the Legal Aid NSW website.
Read our brochure.
Support workers for women: 1800 11 FASS
Support workers for men: 1300 00 FASS
For more information call 1800 551 589
Visit the Legal Aid NSW website.
Support workers for women: 1800 11 FASS
Support workers for men: 1300 00 FASS
For more information call 1800 551 589
Visit the Legal Aid NSW website.
Read our brochure.
For more information you can go to the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission website
We have services that help people affected by domestic and family violence.
For more information, see the NT Legal Aid Commission website.
Call 1800 620 108. Visit the KWILS website.
Call (08) 8999 7977. Visit the DVLS website.
Call 1800 019 343. Visit the NT Legal Aid Commission website. Read our brochure.
Call 1800 019 343. Visit the NT Legal Aid Commission website.
Call 1800 019 343. Visit the NT Legal Aid Commission website.
If you need help with your legal or non-legal issues from a duty lawyer or FASS social support worker, please call 1300 267 762.
For more information you can go to the Queensland Legal Aid website
We provide support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue.
We can help you if you have experienced domestic and family violence or someone says you have used violence.
You can see a lawyer or support worker by going to Brisbane Family Courts.
You can also see a lawyer or support worker in Cairns and Townsville when the court is there on circuit.
To see when we will next be there, see the Legal Aid Queensland website.
At other times, you can call us on 1300 651 188, or see us at the Brisbane, Cairns or Townsville Legal Aid Offices.
For more information, call us on 1300 651 188. Visit the Legal Aid Qld website.
If you need help with your legal or non-legal issues from a duty lawyer or FASS social support worker, please call (08) 8111 5300.
You can also contact us by email: family.dutylawyer@lsc.sa.gov.au
We provide support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue.
We can help you if you have experienced domestic and family violence or someone says you have used violence.
You can see a lawyer or support worker by going to Adelaide Family Courts.
You can also see a lawyer or support worker in Mt Gambier when the court is there on circuit.
Call (08) 8111 5300. Visit the Legal Services Commission of SA website. Read our brochure.
If you need help with your legal or non-legal issues from a duty lawyer or FASS social support worker, please call 1800 431 157 for an appointment or further information.
We provide support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue.
We can help you if you have experienced domestic and family violence or someone says you have used violence.
You can see a lawyer or support worker at Hobart and Launceston Family Courts.
You can also see us at a Legal Aid office in Hobart, Launceston or Burnie.
To find us, see the Legal Aid Tasmania website.
Call 1800 431 157. Visit the Legal Aid Tasmania website. Read our brochure.
Call 1800 431 157. Visit the Legal Aid Tasmania website. Read our brochure.
How to contact FASS in Victoria
If you need help with your legal or non-legal issues from a duty lawyer or FASS social support worker, please call (03) 8610 9803 to speak to our FASS Information and Referral Officer who will talk to you about your situation and refer you for help.
We provide support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue.
We can help you if you have experienced domestic and family violence or someone says you have used violence.
You can see a lawyer or support workers by calling the FASS phone line on (03) 8610 9803 or by going to one of these Family Courts.
Call (03) 8610 9803. Visit the Victoria Legal Aid website.
Call (03) 8610 9803. Visit the Victoria Legal Aid website.
Call (03) 8610 9803. Visit the Victoria Legal Aid website.
You can also contact us by email: FASS@legalaid.wa.gov.au
We provide support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue.
We can help you if you have experienced domestic and family violence or someone says you have used violence
You can see a lawyer or support worker by going to Perth Family Court.
If you are in a regional area, you can see a lawyer or support worker in Bunbury, Albany, Broome, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie when the Family Court is there on circuit.
At other times, you can call the Infoline on 1300 650 579 or visit your local Legal Aid office. Find your local office here.
Call 1300 650 579. Visit the Legal Aid WA website.
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