Indigenous

The Court helps 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. The 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, or other family members, you can ask the Court to help you. The Court can also help you work out financial or property matters after separation.

Use this section of our website to find out about services available to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Indigenous Family Liaison Officers

Indigenous families and the Court

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Helpful videos

What is an Indigenous Family Liaison Officer?

This video is for families that need help and support to resolve issues relating to the care and living arrangements of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children.

The video features Indigenous Family Liaison Officers from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, who talk about the role and how they can provide support to families.

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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.

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The Courts acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders, past, present and emerging.