Family Violence Service

The Family Violence Service provides court support services to family violence victims. The Service supports the Magistrates Court, providing victims with information, advocacy, support and referral to other services.

The Family Violence Service provides information and support for victims of family violence where the perpetrator is or was:

• a life partner
• parent or step parent of a child of either member of the couple
• a live in family member such as a sibling
• a live in carer
• where the victim requires assistance in relation to a Family Violence Restraining Order or the matter is listed in the Family Violence List in the Magistrates Court.

The Service is free and confidential. Trained staff can assist with:

• accessing services such as counselling, police, legal, medical and other relevant services
• information about ongoing court matters and preparing for court and in court support
• assessment of risk and safety issues.

The Family Violence Service is available Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30am and can be contacted by Freecall 1800 600 476 or by attending:

Armadale Courthouse
109 Jull Street
ARMADALE WA 6112
Phone: (08) 9399 0700

Fremantle Courthouse
8 Holdsworth Street
FREMANTLE WA 6160
Phone: (08) 9431 0300

Joondalup Courthouse
21 Reid Parade
JOONDALUP WA 6027
Phone: (08) 9400 0700

Midland Courthouse
24 Spring Park Road
MIDLAND WA 6056
Phone: (08) 9250 0200

Perth Central Law Court
501 Hay Street
PERTH WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9425 2222

Rockingham Courthouse
15-17 Whitfield Street
ROCKINGHAM WA 6168
Phone: (08) 9592 5100