This is a free service that helps families dealing with family law matters when family violence has been involved
What they offer: The service has both lawyers and social support workers who work together as a team. They’re based at the court locations around Tasmania.
Legal help: The FASS duty lawyers can assist with drafting court documents, gathering evidence about family violence, and accompanying people to court for urgent matters or hearings involving family violence allegations.
Social support: Social support workers help with initial assessments, safety planning, counselling, court support, and connecting people with other services they might need.
Who runs it: Tasmania Legal Aid provides the legal component, while Relationships Australia Tasmania delivers the social support side
Key Locations
Hobart
Tasmania Legal Aid: 158 Liverpool Street
Launceston
Tasmania Legal Aid: 64 Cameron Street
Burnie
- Burnie Magistrates Court: 38 Alexander Street
- Tasmania Legal Aid: 50 Alexander Street
- Contact: 1800 431 157 (free service)