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Accessing legal support

We prioritise support for women who face other barriers to justice. This may include:

  • not having a home
  • being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
  • not speaking English or having English as a second language
  • being on a temporary visa or not having a visa
  • living with disability
  • caring for children with disability

 

Women’s Legal prioritises support for people who are experiencing family violence and:

  • are paid less $1,200 or less a week after tax from salary and/or benefits (not including the Family Tax Benefit)
  • have less than $500,000 equity in one or more properties
  • have $5,000 or less in savings 
  • not already working with a lawyer

If you are in an unsafe situation, call 000

If you are unsafe, you should prioritise your safety before seeking legal help.

Once you are safe, you can continue to make an enquiry.

For family violence support services, click here.

We are currently not accepting online enquiries. 

Please call us between 9am-12:30pm on 1800 133 302 if you: 

  • need urgent one-off child protection or criminal law advice. 
  • are on a temporary or no visa and need migration advice. 

For other urgent legal advice or assistance contact Victoria Legal Aid and/or your local community legal centre. 

 

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. 

If you’re a victim of crime and need legal help to get financial assistance through the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme contact the Victims Legal Service Helpline on 1800 531 566. 

We are currently not accepting online enquires

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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Other family violence support

We are currently not accepting online enquiries

Please call us between 9am-12:30pm on 1800 133 302 if you: 

  • need urgent one-off child protection or criminal law advice. 
  • are on a temporary or no visa and need migration advice. 


You can also contact Victoria Legal Aid on 1300 792 387 for legal support.

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Other family violence support

Our office is closed

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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Other family violence support