Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | Free legal resources

 

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Child protection & removals

Birth alerts, child removals and your unborn child
How to keep your new baby safe with you if there is a notification to the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) about your unborn child. 

Dealing with FaCS
This resource is designed to help women and families deal with the government services in charge of keeping children safe.

Family law (general)

Family law
The family law system, and how to keep kids happy, safe and connected with their family.

Housing & renting

Factsheets and information for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who rent, or live in public housing:

Protecting Country & Culture

Protect Country and culture
Legal resources related to protecting Country and Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Violence and abuse