Family and domestic violence is any violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviour that occurs in current or past family, domestic or intimate relationships. If a child witnesses abusive behaviour or is exposed to the impacts of this, they are a victim of family violence in their own right.
Family violence can be:
If you need urgent assistance, please call us on 1800 133 302.
You can also contact Victoria Legal Aid for legal support or Safe Steps for family violence support.
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Please call us during business hours on 1800 133 302 if you:
If you have a matter at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia you can contact the Family Advocacy and Support Service on (03) 8610 9803 to get assistance from a duty lawyer.
If you have a Family Violence Intervention Order matter you can contact your local Magistrates Court to get assistance from a duty lawyer.
You can also contact Victoria Legal Aid on 1300 792 387 for legal support or Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 for family violence support.
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We will reopen at 9am Monday 8 January 2024.
You can contact Victoria Legal Aid for legal support or Safe Steps for family violence support.
Our duty lawyer services will continue during this period. Please contact your local court if you need legal help at court.
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