The Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services assists women and children who have or are experiencing domestic or family violence in accessing the legal system to obtain protection through Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders. The service provides information, advocacy, safety assessment, referrals, case coordination, and support for women and children affected by domestic and family violence at the local courts. This includes explaining the court process and the different conditions of an ADVO. Our community has two services that cover support for Bankstown court —one in Bankstown and one in Burwood
Contact Number: 1800 938 227
Email: Bankstown Office: swswdvcas@swslc.org.au
Burwood Office: dvburwood@bcw.org.au
Hours of Service: Bankstown Office, Monday-Friday, 9am - 4:30pm
Burwood Office, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:00pm
Area organisation services: New South Wales
Languages other than English available: Interpreter services available
Referral Pathway: Phone or email
Eligibility Criteria: Clients must be women and/or children that have or is experiencing domestic violence
Any Applicable fees: Nil