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.
Family Advocacy and Support Service
Duty lawyer and social support services to people with family law matters who have been affected by family violence. .
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
1800 RESPECT
Support for sexual assault, domestic or family violence, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online chat available.
1800 737 732
Lifeline Australia
Crisis support and suicide prevention, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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)
Mens Line Australia
Counselling support and referrals for men. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online chat and video chat counselling available.
Mental Health Line
Professional help and advice, referrals to local mental health services.
National Alcohol and Drug Hotline
Free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs.
Family support services
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.
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.
1800 050 321
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.