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 Can I get legal aid? (animated video) Can I get legal aid? (animated video)

Do you have questions about grants of legal aid? Watch our new animated video to find out more.

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Are you applying for an AVO? Are you applying for an AVO?

Courts can make orders to protect you from a person who has been violent towards you. This brochure explains how you can get an order and what happens in court.

Are you experiencing domestic and family violence? Are you experiencing domestic and family violence?

This brochure explains how Legal Aid NSW can help you if you are experiencing domestic or family violence.

Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop. Are you experiencing violence or abuse? You can make it stop.

This brochure explains what you can do if you are an older person who is experiencing violence or abuse from a partner, another family member or other person who lives in your home or residential facility, or a neighbour or carer.

Are you on a temporary visa? Have you been hurt or harmed by your partner? Are you on a temporary visa? Have you been hurt or harmed by your partner?

This flyer provides information on where to get advice about spouse visas and domestic violence if you've been hurt or harmed by your partner.

Best for Kids video - Getting help if you or your family are at risk: Family and domestic violence Best for Kids video - Getting help if you or your family are at risk: Family and domestic violence

The following video drama introduces Ben and Jess and the impact that family and domestic violence has on them and their family. It shows the many forms that violence can take within a family and focuses on how you can access help, support and legal advice if your safety is at risk. For Parents.

Best For Kids video - What you need to know about an AVO Best For Kids video - What you need to know about an AVO

When there is an AVO against someone in your family it can get confusing, and you might have lots of questions - this video provides some of the answers. For kids.

Charmed and Dangerous: A Woman's Guide to Reclaiming a Healthy Relationship Charmed and Dangerous: A Woman's Guide to Reclaiming a Healthy Relationship

The booklet, outlines the cycle of abuse in domestic and family violence and how to break free of controlling, abusive or violent relationships. #WDVCAS

Do you need legal help and support with domestic violence? (Domestic Violence Unit) Do you need legal help and support with domestic violence? (Domestic Violence Unit)

This brochure outlines how the lawyers, financial counsellors and social workers at the Legal Aid NSW Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) can support you.

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Family Advocacy and Support Service - support for men Family Advocacy and Support Service - support for men

Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) supports people who are affected by family violence and have a family law issue. This title outlines what support is available for men impacted by family violence.

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Family Advocacy and Support Services - for families. Family Advocacy and Support Services - for families.

Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) supports people who are affected by family violence and have a family law issue. This brochure outlines how the Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) can help you if you have experienced family violence, or someone says you have used violence.

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Family Advocacy and Support Services - for women Family Advocacy and Support Services - for women

Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) supports people who are affected by family violence and have a family law issue. This brochure outlines how the FASS can help women who have experienced violence and other family law problems.

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Family Violence Law Help (website) Family Violence Law Help (website)

This website has information about domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help.

Family Violence Law Help website-A2 Poster Family Violence Law Help website-A2 Poster

This poster promotes a website that has information about domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help, Australia-wide.

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Got an ADVO? How to stick to your order (animated video) Got an ADVO? How to stick to your order (animated video)

This animated video provide information for people who have an apprehended domestic violence order against them. It explains what an ADVO is, common ADVO conditions, and tips on how to stick to your order.

Got an AVO? How to stick to your order Got an AVO? How to stick to your order

This booklet is for people who have an apprehended violence order against them and explains what an AVO is, common AVO conditions and tips on how to stick to your order.

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Got an AVO? Pocket guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Got an AVO? Pocket guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This booklet has information about AVO conditions and easy tips on how to stick to your AVO for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Have you been charged with a domestic violence offence? Have you been charged with a domestic violence offence?

This brochure provides information for defendants who have been charged with a domestic violence offence, and what happens at court.

Her privacy is your priority. (SACPS) Her privacy is your priority. (SACPS)

One of three posters designed for sexual assault services, health services, medical records departments and community organisations to promote awareness of the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege Service and privacy rules restricting the disclosure of sensitive therapeutic records in court proceedings.

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His privacy is your priority. (SACPS) His privacy is your priority. (SACPS)

One of three posters designed for sexual assault services, health services, medical records departments and community organisations to promote awareness of the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege Service (SACPS) and privacy rules restricting the disclosure of sensitive therapeutic records in court proceedings.

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Is someone asking the court to make an AVO against you? Information for defendants Is someone asking the court to make an AVO against you? Information for defendants

Courts can issue an order against you if another person claims you have been violent towards them. This brochure explains when the court can make an order and what happens next.

Sexual Assualt Communications Privelege Service (SACPS) Sexual Assualt Communications Privelege Service (SACPS)

If you have ever been the victim of a sexual offence, your records are protected by the sexual assault communications privilege (SACP). This postcard contains the contact details of the Legal Aid NSW SACP Service (SACPS).

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Stop. Think. Protect. (SACPS) Stop. Think. Protect. (SACPS)

One of three posters designed for sexual assault services, health services, medical records departments and community organisations to promote awareness of the Sexual Assault Communications Privilege Service (SACPS) and privacy rules restricting the disclosure of sensitive therapeutic records in court proceedings.

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Their privacy is your priority (SACPS) Their privacy is your priority (SACPS)

General information for health and community sector workers about the sexual assault communications privilege. This brochure will help you protect the confidentiality of therapeutic records of sexual assault victims. Includes tips on responding to subpoenas.

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WDVCAS - help at court (Easy Read) WDVCAS - help at court (Easy Read)

This Easy Read resource outlines what domestic and family violence is and how the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services can support women who are experiencing domestic violence.

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Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS)

This 12 page brochure outlines how the WDVCAS helps women experiencing domestic and family violence and how to get protection from the court. It also has information about AVO's, common legal words used in court and where to get more help.

Womens Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) Womens Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS)

This A2 poster lists the WDVCAS phone number and how to get help.

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Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS)

Use this wallet card to write down details of your WDVCAS and court appointments and to find important phone numbers.

Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) for Aboriginal people Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) for Aboriginal people

This resource for Aboriginal land Torres Strait Islander women, explains how the WDVCAS helps women experiencing domestic and family violence and get protection from the court. It also has information about AVO's, common legal words used in court and where to get more help.

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Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) poster for Aboriginal people Women's Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) poster for Aboriginal people

This A2 size poster for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients lists the WDVCAS phone number and how to get help.

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