RESOURCES
Helpful websites
Courts
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Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Information on court lists, fees, and locations, plus downloadable brochures, fact sheets, forms, legislation, and family law resources.
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Commonwealth Courts Portal
An online service to file applications and documents, access court orders, and track hearing dates.
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Magistrates’ Court of Victoria
Resources on family violence and intervention orders, with application support, court locations, and access to legislation.
Relationship and Post Separation Resources
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Family Relationships Online
Information and services for counselling, family dispute resolution, financial advice, parenting after separation and family violence support.
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Relationships Australia
Support services including mediation, counselling, parenting programs, mental health services and workplace support.
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Relationship Matters
Counselling, psychological services, mediation, parenting and relationship programs, family violence support and employee assistance.
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Family Dispute Resolution Providers
A directory to find accredited family dispute resolution practitioners across Australia.
Government Resources
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Family Law System
General information on the Australian family law system, processes and resources for families.
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International Child Abduction
Guidance and support for parents facing or concerned about international parental child abduction.
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AFP Family Law Watchlist
Information on how to stop children being removed from Australia without consent.
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Services Australia: Child Support
Information on child support and family benefit payments, with tools like the online Child Support Estimator.
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Victoria Legal Aid
Eligibility checks for legal representation and access to a wide range of legal resources and publications.
Family Violence Services
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The Orange Door
Support for people experiencing family violence and families needing help with children’s safety and wellbeing.
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Safe Steps
A free 24/7 service offering crisis support, accommodation, advocacy and inclusive programs.
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1800RESPECT
The national sexual assault and domestic violence counselling helpline, available 24/7 at 1800 737 732
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WIRE
A Victorian support service for women, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people, offering referrals, financial hardship support and help with family violence.
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No To Violence
Support and resources for men who use violence, with programs designed to help change harmful behaviours.