Fear for your Safety Resources

FAMILY LAW COURTS FACT SHEET

Do you have fears for your safety when attending court?

You have a right to feel safe at court. The Court places a priority on safety and can assist with the safety of you and your family when attending court.

If you have any concerns for your safety it is important you let the Court know prior to attending a court event, including conferences or hearings.

You can inform the Court by calling 1300 352 000

You can discuss your concerns with a Client Service Officer. The Officer will ask you a few questions and decide what arrangements are needed to enable you to participate in court events safely.

You should call at least two days before your court event so arrangements can be made for your safety.

If there is an existing family violence order, you must tell the Courts before your first court event.

For more information about how the Courts deal with family violence go to the Family Law Courts website at:
www.familylawcourts.gov.au

If you have concerns about your safety outside the Court or any questions about family violence, the Court recommends you contact one of the following:

• The police
• Your lawyer
• One of the agencies listed on the back of this flyer.

The Court encourages you to also contact the services listed for further information and advice, including options for remaining safe outside the Court.

Some aspects of family violence may be a criminal offence and you may need to report these to police or child protection authorities.

FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA FEDERAL MAGISTRATES COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Further assistance

ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service (24 Hours) 02 6280 0900

NSW Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463

NT Sexual Assault Referral Centre 08 8922 7156
Domestic Violence Counselling Service 08 8945-6200
Lifeline Top-end 131114
Alice Springs – Women's' Shelter 08 8952 6075

QLD Brisbane Domestic Violence Advocacy Service 07 3217 2544
DV Connect Womensline 1800 811 811
DV Connect Mensline 1800 600 636

SA Domestic Violence Crisis Service (24 Hours) 1300 782 200
Domestic Violence Helpline (24 Hours) 1800 800 098

TAS Family Violence Response and Referral Line 1800 633 937

VIC Women's Crisis Service Victoria 1800 015 188
The Men's Referral service 1800 065 973

WA Women's Domestic Violence Helpline (24 Hours) 08 9223 1188 or 1800 007 339
Men's Domestic Violence Helpline (24 Hours) 08 9223 1199 or 1800 000 599

NATIONAL
Mensline 1300 789 978
Police 000
National Domestic Violence Counselling Service 1800 200 526

www.familylawcourts.gov.au
1300 352 000