The Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention Legal Service
"Fighting Back Legally"
The Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention Legal Service has been operating in Kempsey since 1998 and was the first such office in Australia. It is funded by NSW Attorney General’s Department.
The Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention Legal Service provides legal advice, support, representation, community education, assistance and referral for Aboriginal families who experience family / domestic violence.
The service provides a friendly place to meet and talk. Feel free to drop in for a cuppa.
What the Service Provides
Our team will:
Go to court with you.
Help you get Court Orders (AVO's) to protect you and your children.
Help you and your partner agree on Residence Contact Orders for your children.
Tell you about other services you may need, e.g. Housing, Centrelink, Community Health and help you contact these services.
Tell you about your right to claim Victim's Compensation.
Hold frequent community education workshops.
Offer Family Mediation when appropriate.
Programs run by the centre
The Real Relationship Program
Sista Girls Program
Who can use this service?
Victims of family / domestic violence
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children
Non-Aboriginal women with Aboriginal children
Aboriginal men who are victims of domestic violence
Contact
Phone: 02 6562 5856
Fax: 02 6562 5896
Email: fvpls@gurehlgam.com.au