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Police

If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

You can also call the police on 131 444 to report a crime after it’s happened.
Queensland Police
Australian Federal Police Family Law Kit

Domestic Violence

DVConnect

DVConnect provides a 24-hour advice phone line for women and children affected by domestic and family violence across Queensland. Call 1800 811 811 (free call).

1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT provides a national sexual assault and domestic violence counselling service. Call 1800 737 732 (free call) or visit the website for live chat."

Courts

Federal Circuit Court
Registries located in Brisbane, Cairns, Rockhampton & Townsville.
Circuit courts located in Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Ipswich, Mackay, Maroochydore, Southport, Toowoomba.

Family Court of Australia
Registries located in Brisbane, Cairns, Rockhampton & Townsville.

Magistrates Courts
Magistrates Courts are located throughout Queensland, visit the website for contact details of your local courthouse.

Mediation Services

Dispute Resolution Centres - Central Queensland (Rockhampton)

Dispute Resolution Centres - Far North Queensland (Cairns)

Dispute Resolution Centres - Mackay/ Whitsundays

Dispute Resolution Centres - North Queensland (Townsville)

Dispute Resolution Centres - South Queensland (Brisbane)

Dispute Resolution Centres - Wide Bay

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Bundaberg

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Cairns

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Chermside

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Gold Coast

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Ipswich

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers)- Logan

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers)- Mackay

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Mount Isa (satellite office)

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Rockhampton

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Strathpine

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Sunshine Coast

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Toowoomba

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Townsville

Family Relationship Centres Queensland (Family Dispute Resolution providers) - Upper Mt Gravatt

Relationships Australia
Available in the following locations: Bundaberg, Cairns, Chermside, Eight Mile Plains, Gladstone, Mackay, Mermaid Beach, Mount Morgan, North Rockhampton and Spring Hill

Private mediators operate throughout Queensland
Look in the Yellow pages or contact the Queensland Law Society for a referral.

Children

The following services specialise in domestic violence. Generally they provide counselling, support groups, court support, information and resources, advocacy and referral. Most have counsellors who provide counselling and support to children who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence.


Kids Helpline (National Service)
Counselling service for young people aged 5-25.

Anglicare
Private domestic violence counselling for children.

Brisbane Youth Service (Fortitude Valley)

Carinity Communities – Talera Centre (Holland Park)
Specialising in counselling and therapy for children.

Centacare Catholic Support Services
Children’s counselling services located at Fortitude Valley.

YFS Legal (Logan)
For young people aged 17 and under.

Young Parents Program – Encircle (Kedron)

Youth Advocacy Centre (Petrie Terrace)
Free legal services, youth support and family support assistance and services to young people 10-18 years.

Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre (Camp Hill)

Specialist Services

The following services specialise in domestic violence. Generally they provide counselling, support groups, court support, information and resources, advocacy and referral. Most have counsellors who provide counselling and support to children who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence.


Sisters Inside
Support & counselling for women prisoners.

WWILD Sexual Violence Prevention Association
For women with intellectual or learning disabilities who have been victims of sexual violence, other crime or exploitation.

Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre
Counselling and support to young women who have experienced sexual assault
and supported housing to young women who are homeless.

Children by Choice
Counselling, information and referrals for Queensland women experiencing unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion counselling.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women’s Legal Service North Queensland Inc. (ATSIWLS)

Aboriginal Family Legal Service Southern Queensland
Services in Charleville, Cherbourg, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Mitchell, Murgon, Quilpie, Roma, St George and surrounding communities.

Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Services
Services Cairns, Townsville, Mount Isa, Rockhampton, Brisbane and surrounds.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd (ATSILS)
Head office (Brisbane): (07) 3025 3888 Regional and satellite offices throughout Queensland – visit website for more details.

Murrigunyah Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Women
Support and counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families who are victims of sexual violence.

Seniors Services

Queensland Government Seniors Enquiry Line

Seniors Legal and Support Service (SLASS – Caxton Legal Service)
A Brisbane service to help seniors resolve the legal and social consequences of domestic and family violence.

Elder Abuse Prevention Unit – Uniting Care Community
A confidential telephone information, support and referral service for anyone experiencing or witnessing the abuse of an older person.

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