WHERE TO GO FOR HELP OVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD
The Centre will be closed from 12 noon Friday, 20 December 2024 and will re-open on Monday, 6 January 2025. We will not be checking emails during this time.
If you’re experiencing an emergency, please call 000.
If you need urgent legal assistance in relation to Emergency Recovery Orders and Airport Watch Lists, please contact Legal Aid ACT on 1300 654 314.
The ACT Courts Registry will be closed from 12:30 pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will re-open at 9:00 am on Thursday 2 January 2025. During this period, you can apply for emergency FVOs by contacting the Australian Federal Police on 131 444, or by visiting the City Police Station, London Circuit, Canberra City.
If you require urgent assistance with domestic, family, and sexual violence matters, please contact the following services
- For Family Violence Order enquiries – ACT Police – 131 444
- Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) – 02 6289 0900 (this is a 24 Hour Crisis Line)
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 (24/7 domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling support)
- Canberra Rape Crisis Centre – 02 6247 2525 (sexual violence crisis and counselling services)
- Access Mental Health – 1800 629 354 (crisis mental health support)
The Women’s Legal Centre ACT wishes you a safe and happy holiday period.