Domestic Violence

The Legal Services Commission SA has a range of services and programs, both stand-alone and integrated, that are targeted at addressing legal and other social support needs arising from domestic violence. These services include:

• General legal advice where domestic violence is a factor, or representation on grants of aid for family law and migration matters accessed through our Legal Helpline on 1300 366 424, see Domestic Violence Advice
• Advice and representation relating to intervention orders and tenancy matters through our Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service
• Integrated services, including advice, representation and social support services across a wide range of areas through our Domestic Violence Unit in the northern regions of South Australia
• Integrated domestic violence legal services (including advice and representation across a wide range of areas) through further Health Justice Partnerships with:
  • Women’s and Children’s Hospital
  • Lyell McEwin Hospital
  • Women’s Safety Services, and
  • Relationships Australia SA
• Once-off advice and representation at the Federal Circuit and Family Court through the Family Advocacy and Support Service
• Funding for advice and representation relating to cross-examination in family law court matters where a ban applies – this is known as the Family Violence Cross-Examination of Parties Scheme