Family Advocacy and Support Service
Phone: 1800 431 157

The FASS Duty Lawyer can:

•  Help you in relation to family law matters, family violence matters and child protection matters. This help may include giving you advice, giving information, and letting you know where else you can find help;
• Draft simple court documents in matters involving allegations of family violence;
• Help you gather information and evidence about family violence;
• Go to court with you on matters where there are allegations of family violence;
• Go to court with you for urgent interim matters where there are allegations of family violence

The FASS Duty Lawyer cannot:

• Complete complex documentation and affidavits in non-urgent matters;
• Represent you in contravention applications and final hearings;
• Be an Independent Children’s Lawyer in your matter;
• Offer ongoing help.

The FASS Social Support worker can:

• Help you make a plan for your safety when
  you go to court;
• Help you with court staff and security staff;
• Support you before, during and after court;
• Let you know of other social services that
  can help you too;
• Help you with receiving support from other
  social services.

The FASS Social Support worker cannot:

• Give legal help;
• Provide ongoing counselling.