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Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention & Legal Services
General Legal Assistance & Information
About Us
The Many Rivers Family Violence Protection Legal Service has been operating in Kempsey since 1998. It was the first such office in Australia and to date there are 31 FVPLS (Family Violence Protection Legal Services) offices around Australia and are funded by the Attorney General's Department.
Services
Go to court with you
Help you get Court Orders (AVO's) to protect you and your children
Tell you about other services you may need e.g. Housing, Centrelink, Medical etc and help you contact those services
Tell you about your right to claim Victims Compensation and hold frequent community education workshops
Offer/refer to family mediation when appropriate
Who Can Use This Service
Victims of family violence & sexual assault
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women & children
Non-Aboriginal women with Aboriginal children
Aboriginal men who are victims of violence
Quick Facts About The Region
Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention & Legal Services is located in the suburb of West Kempsey, the council of Kempsey and the federal electorate of Cowper.
Extra Information
Age Ranges All ages
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