Family Violence

Family violence is any behaviour that is violent or threatening and coerces or controls a family member or causes a family member to be fearful.

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A trusted team to assist with your Family Violence matter

Family violence is any behaviour that is violent or threatening and coerces or controls a family member or causes a family member to be fearful.

Our team has the experience and expertise to advise you where family violence impacts your family law matter or where an intervention or protection order is required.

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  • Useful Links

    Dial ‘Triple Zero’

    • Is someone’s life or property being threatened? In an emergency, call 000.

    1800 RESPECT | Call 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au

    • Confidential information, counselling, and support service 24/7 to people impacted by sexual assault, or family violence

    Lifeline | Call 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au

    • 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention assistance

    Kids Helpline | Call 1800 551 800 or visit www.kidshelpline.com.au

    • Confidential 24/7 online (webchat or email) and phone counselling service for ages 5 to 25.

    MensLine Australia | Call 1300 789 978 or visit www.mensline.org.au

    • Phone and online support service for those affected by family violence.

    Men's Referral Service | Call 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au

    • Assistance, information, and counselling to help men who use family violence.

    Benevolent Society | Visit www.benevolent.org.au

    • Family violence support (counselling, financial assistance, family therapy, court support and advocacy).

    CatholicCare | Call 13 18 19 or visit www.catholiccare.org

    • Provides services to assist families affected by the trauma of family violence and post separation support including counselling, courses, support and preparing a safety plan.

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