Our message to you
Gippsland Community Legal Service is still
operating. There have been some changes to our service. These changes have
been introduced to keep people as safe as possible during the COVID-19
situation. This includes minimising unnecessary travel to our office or to
the Courts.
Our duty lawyer family violence
service is still operating
If you require our duty
lawyer family violence service, you may have the
option of calling the Court on the day of your hearing to do so. This may be an
option for you, instead of attending in person and putting your name on our
list.
- Not attending: If you are
considering not attending Court due to COVID-19, please call the Court to
check your attendance requirements. If you are eligible to not appear on
the day of your hearing, then the Court will let us know that.
- Court will take your details
for assistance: If you are not required to attend, the Court will take your
details to pass on to us.
- Court will contact us: The Court will
let us know if you require our service.
- Our communication with you: We will
call you if we can assist you that day, and to take your instructions
before your hearing.
- After your matter: We will contact
you after your hearing to let you know the outcome.
Still unsure? If you are unsure of what to do, or whether
you need to attend Court in-person, please call the Court to check.
Court phone numbers
- Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court: (03)
5116 5222
- Sale Magistrates Court: (03) 5144 2888
- Korumburra Magistrates Court: (03) 5658
0200
- Bairnsdale Magistrates Court: (03) 5152
9222
- Wonthaggi Magistrates Court: (03) 5672
1071
Legal advice
Please contact us if you require legal
advice. Our intake worker will assess your enquiry and ensure you receive
legal information, legal referral or a legal advice appointment (by
telephone).
You can contact us by calling 1800 004 402 (freecall) or (03) 5135 9550. IMPORTANT: This is a call
back service, please leave a voice message and our intake worker will contact
you.
Alternately you could email
our intake on gcls@anglicarevic.org.au and provide you name, contact number, any other
parties names and a description of your legal issue or question.
If you are feeling unsafe
Please call the Police on 000 if you
are fearing for your safety or for those around you. The Police can assist you
with your immediate safety.
Helpful services for family violence
and mental health
https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/find-help/domestic-violence-hotlines/
Please access the link
above for the contact details and websites for:
- 1800 RESPECT - 24 hour
national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for
any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic
violence and/or sexual assault. Call 1800 737 732
- Lifeline - Lifeline has
a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in
your State.
Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about
suicide. Call 13 11 14.
- Men's Referral Service - This service
from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help
men who use family violence.
if you would like help with male behavioural and relationship
concerns call 1300 766 491
- Mensline Australia - Supports men
and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. 24/7
telephone and online support an information service for Australian men.
Call 1300 789 978
- Kids Help Line - Free,
private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service
specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia. Call
1800 551 800
- Relationships Australia - Support
groups and counselling on relationships, and for abusive and abused
partners.
To be connected to the nearest Relationships Australia, call 1300 364 277
- Aboriginal Family Domestic
Violence Hotline - Victims Services has a dedicated contact line for Aboriginal
victims of crime who would like information on victims rights, how to
access counselling and financial assistance. Call 1800 019 123
- Translating & Interpreting
Service - Gain free access to a telephone or on-site interpreter in your
own language. Immediate phone interpreting is available 24 hours, every
day of the year, on 131 450
- Suicide Call Back Service - Free
counselling 24/7, whether you’re feeling suicidal, are worried about
someone else, or have lost someone to suicide.
Call 1300 659 467
- Australian Childhood Foundation - Counselling for
children and young people affected by abuse. For information, email
them at info@childhood.org.au.
For counselling services, call toll-free number 8100 176 453
- Blue Knot Foundation -
Telephone counselling for adult survivors of childhood trauma, their
friends, family and the health care professionals who support them. Call
1300 657 380 between 9am-5pm for counselling services or email at helpline@blueknot.org.au.