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All women and their children have a right to a life free of violence

Winners of the 2021 Law Society of South Australia Justice Award

Recognising our commitment in promoting access to justice for women in South Australia

What We Do

Specialised legal assistance for women in South Australia affected by domestic and family violence. Free assistance is available for

Intervention Order applications, variations or revocations in the Magistrates Court

Ending tenancies and relevant SACAT applications

Liaising with police to report breaches of intervention orders and other domestic and family violence issues.

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Myths

Domestic Violence is always physical.
Domestic and family violence only occurs in some cultures or socioeconomic communities.
Victims provoke domestic and family violence.
Domestic and family violence will stop after separation.
Domestic and family violence only occurs in heterosexual relationships.
Elder abuse only happens in nursing homes.
It is easy to leave a domestic or family violence situation.
People with a disability do not experience domestic or family violence.

Testimonials

WDVCAS have helped over 2400 women who are survivors of domestic violence since 2019.

[WDVCAS] Thank you for all your help and hard work you do, not only for me, but all women in need.

THANKYOU for keeping me and my children safe

Intervention order in place that meets the needs and makes me feel safe to now go about rebuilding my life.

The service provided by [WDVCAS] was outstanding and excellent. [WDVCAS] were very patient, empathetic, supportive through out the process. … I really thank [WDVCAS] from the bottom of my heart for the support and help [WDVCAS] provided to me.

Keep up the awesome work [WDVCAS]. You are a fantastic lawyer & suit your profession exceptionally well. Thank you 10000x.

I was having trouble with SACAT & getting off my lease due to a DV situation & she made the process really smooth & helped me immensely. I could not thank her enough. She is motivated & wants to help, something that is hard to come by in this day & age.

I can't thank you enough for the support. it's been great. What a great service for many people in need.

Thank you [WDVCAS] for all your support and guidance throughout my court proceedings, you made everything so much easier to understand and process.

[WDVCAS] explained everything at each step and helped me to understand all the legal terms and what my rights were in regards to the next step. After all court hearings [WDVCAS] would always email as soon as she could with a follow up as to what had happened. All questions I had were answered quickly and with all the information I needed.

Thank you. We feel very safe now and it was because you stepped in, forever grateful.

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