The job of the Court is to help families work out problems they may have when families have separated. This is not a criminal court. It’s a civil court, set up to help families and to keep children safe. This court is sometimes called the Family Court.
When you and your ex-partner or other family members can’t agree on things like who the children will live with, how much time the children will spend with each parent, grandparent, carers, or other family members, you can ask the court to help you decide. The court can also help you work out financial or property matters connected to your separation.
Use this section of our website to find out about services available to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They include dedicated Indigenous Family Liaison Officers who can help you when you come to court, and Specialist Indigenous List, which are designed to be easier and safer for First Nations people.
Indigenous Family Liaison Officer regions and Court locations
The Courts registries are located in major centres. The Courts also circuit to rural and regional areas across Australia.
Indigenous Family Liaison Officers (IFLOs) are based in many locations and service broad areas as outlined in this map.
An IFLO can help you when you come to court. If you would like the support of an IFLO please use the contact number below for your area, 8.30am to 5.00pm (AEST), Monday – Friday:
|
Region |
Contact number |
|---|---|
| Darwin | 0447 061 851 |
| Townsville | 0499 567 790 |
| Brisbane | 0492 142 858 or 0487 161 587 or 0418 658 480 |
| Lismore | 0499 698 312 or 0455 124 174 |
| Newcastle | 0499 806 535 or 0499 806 534 |
| Parramatta | 0461 573 293 |
| Melbourne | 0407 882 007 |
| Launceston | 0474 469 933 |
| Adelaide | 0427 897 672 or 0457 856 329 |
