Domestic Violence Legal Service (DVLS)

The Domestic Violence Legal Service (DVLS) is a wraparound legal and social work service providing legal advice and representation to women who have experienced, or are experiencing, domestic violence.

The service is free and confidential and can be accessed by calling (08) 8111 5511, emailing familysafety@lsc.sa.gov.au or by referral.

The DVLS provides legal advice and representation in a wide range of areas, including:

• debts
• intervention orders
• residential tenancy disputes
• civil and administrative matters
• family law matters such as those concerning arrangements for children or the division of property.

The DVLS can also help with access to further speclialist legal advice about migration, child support or Centrelink issues. 

The DVLS social worker can help with:

• ongoing case management and coordinated care
• personalised safety planning
• support when making statements to police.

Social workers can also help connect you with specialist services, including:

• emergency accommodation and housing support
• domestic and family violence counselling
• financial counselling, emergency payments and Centrelink support
• home safety and security assessments.