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Domestic Violence Units

Brisbane (Annerley), Gold Coast and Caboolture

Referrals to the Domestic Violence Units (DVUs) are made internally from existing WLS services, or by warm referral from community services for eligible clients. WLS will provide alternative service or referral options to clients who cannot be assisted by the DVUs due to capacity or eligibility.

DVUs provide intensive support for women with complex needs who are experiencing high risk domestic violence.

Legal and social work services provided to eligible DVU clients include:
Legal advice on family law and domestic violence matters
Safety planning and assessment
Supported referrals to a wide range of specialist and mainstream services
Assistance with drafting documents
Representation (in certain circumstances)
Legal Aid applications
Lawyer assisted mediation
Practical and emotional support

To be eligible, women must be:

  • Experiencing high risk domestic violence
  • Without access to other legal assistance options
  • Have complex legal and social needs.
  • Priority will be given to women who meet the above criteria and:
    • Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; or
    • Are from a culturally or linguistically diverse background; or
    • Have a disability.

Please note the DVUs are a small pilot project with limited capacity.

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