Useful links for COVID-19 information
It’s a confusing time and we understand people have many questions across a range of areas, including family law and parenting, employment, tenancy and consumer queries. The community legal sector and related social services organisations have created plenty of resources – links below – to answer the questions you have trying to get through this time as best possible.
You can still call us on 1800 918 377 or contact us through the website . If we are unable to assist you, we can refer you on to other appropriate services.
If you’re wondering how you can do the right thing to help stop the coronavirus spread, just visit the websites below.
Family law & parenting
Family Court of Australia website has the latest information to answer many of your questions about Parenting Orders and contact arrangements. You can find more links below, including Victoria Legal Aid and Legal Aid NSW.
Family Court of Australia – useful Q&A for parents
FCC key changes:
• E-file all documents (hard copies not to be posted to or filed in the registry)
• Email them if the documents cannot be e-filed (e.g. exceed restriction of 100 pp)
• All subpoena viewing is by appointment only
• Appointments can only be made in urgent cases or where a hearing is scheduled within 4 weeks of the appointment.
Magistrates’ Court of Victoria
Victoria Legal Aid – info for parents
Victoria Legal Aid – work discrimination and COVID-19
Legal Aid NSW – COVID-19 resources – DV and parenting
Women’s Legal Service Victoria
Australian Women Against Violence Alliance
Mediation options
Consumer, employment, tenancy and social services
Victorian Council of Social Services
NSW Council of Social Services
NCOSS weekly Q&A – clear answers and new issues
