Legal services.

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia  
Legal Aid NSW

Free legal advice, duty services, and case representation through grants of legal aid for family law matters which are eligible.

Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT

Legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, women and children across NSW and the ACT.

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Family Advocacy and Support Service

Duty lawyer and social support services to people with family law matters who have been affected by family violence. .

Womens Legal Service
Women’s Legal Service NSW

Specialist legal services relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, family law, discrimination, victims support, child protection, human rights and access to justice.

Support services

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1800 RESPECT

Support for sexual assault, domestic or family violence, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online chat available.

Lifeline Australia

Crisis support and suicide prevention, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Beyond Blue

Support for anxiety, depression and suicide. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week . Online chat available from 3:00pm to 12:00am (AEDT)

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Mens Line Australia 

Counselling support and referrals for men. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online chat and video chat counselling available.

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Mental Health Line

Professional help and advice, referrals to local mental health services.

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National Alcohol and Drug Hotline

Free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs.

Family support services

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Family Connect and Support

Family Connect and Support brings together families, support services and community resources so that our children and young people are safe and well. Use the locator search to connect with services in your area.

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Family Relationship Advice Line

The Family Relationship Advice Line is a national telephone service that helps families affected by relationship or separation issues, including information on parenting arrangements after separation.

Parent Line

Telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 . 8:00am to 10:00pm, 7 days per week. Online chat available from 8:00am to 9:00pm.