The Domestic Violence Legal Unit

The Legal Aid Domestic Violence Legal Unit assists women who are experiencing domestic violence.

Services we Provide:

Legal Aid's Domestic Violence Unit advises and assists women with Restraining Order matters. Services include:

• speaking to the police and ensuring that appropriate criminal charges are laid against the person who has been violent or has threatened physical violence

• advising and assisting women to get Restraining Orders against the person committing domestic violence

• ensuring prompt service in the matters of Restraining Orders

• providing initial counselling on legal rights and options

• representing women in court for Restraining Order hearings where legal aid has been granted

• Providing initial advice and referrals on other matters, which may arise when trying to escape domestic violence. These may include family law, property law matters and criminal injury compensation.

For women who are non-English speaking, the unit can arrange for an interpreter to be present, free of charge.

Information and referrals can also be provided on non-legal matters such as:

Office Hours

The Unit is open from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday.

Telephone: 9261 6254 or 9261 6320.

In an emergency and if you fear for the safety of yourself or your children, telephone 000 and ask for the police.
Click here for more information on Family Violence.

If, at any time, you need urgent advice or information, telephone the Crisis Care Unit on 9325 1111 or, for country callers, telephone 1800 199 008. This is a 24 hour service.

Men can access the 24 hour Men's Domestic Violence Helpline for advice on 9223 1199 or, for country callers, freecall 1800 000 599