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: |
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| 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.

