Access Law Group
Biography
Our Client Services Team, headed by Director Tom Ellicott, can assist you with any enquiries you have in relation to Family Law. Our team is very compassionate and understanding in delicate situations that can arise in Family Law.
Our areas of expertise include:
Binding Financial Agreements and Consent Orders
De Facto Relationships
Divorce
Parenting Issues
Property Settlements
Superannuation
Government Area
The office is located 200 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Contact our office on 4220 7100 or email jkoot@accesslawgroup.com.au.
Eligibility criteria: No eligibility criteria
Is there a cost associated with this service? Free intial consultation
Is there a waiting list? No waiting list
Acorn Lawyers
Biography
Acorn Lawyers is a law firm located in the city of Wollongong. We offer a variety of legal services. Members of our Family Law Team are Accredited Specialists in Family Law. We can assist clients in the mediation process to resolve parenting and property matters. We also provide advice and assist clients in the Court process and representation in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court. We offer legal assistance and representation in Care & Protection matters at the Children’s Court for adults and children. Our solicitors are legal aid panel members for Family Law matters, Independent Children’s Law matters and Care and Protection matters. Ms Mowbray of our office is a FDR Mediator and can assist parties with private mediations, for parenting matters and/or property matters.
Government Area
The office is located 950 from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Family Law
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? We have solicitors that are members of the legal aid panel and can represent legally aided clients
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law, Independent Children's Lawyer, Care and Protection
Legal services offered: Family Law - parenting and property matters, Mediation, Care and Protection
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: yes
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: yes
ADAMS LEGAL
Biography
Our people at Adams Legal will provide you with advice and guidance right through your family law matter, either parenting or property with empathy and discretion.
We ensure you receive what is just and equitable and your children’s interests are paramount.
Our areas of expertise are:
* parenting and children
* property settlements
* superannuation splitting
*divorce
* de facto relationships
* binding financial agreements
Government Area
The office is located 100 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law, Criminal Law
Legal services offered: Parenting plans/Consent orders, Property settlements, Supearannuation splitting, Divorce, Binding financial Agreements, Court Advocacy
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Notes to referrers: Phone for appointment Mon to Friday but is available for exceptional circumstances on weekends and public holidays - 0437 779765
Adaptive Mediation
Biography
Kate Grafenauer, principal mediator at Adaptive Mediation, has worked as a lawyer in the dispute resolution space for over 20 years.
After such a lengthy period of time spent litigating in various jurisdictions, she has seen the impact court proceedings can have on individuals and entities – stress, cost, delay, and future strain on business and personal relationships. It became apparent that there are rarely any real winners, which caused her to question why she remained working in the legal sphere. After much soul searching, she recalled the reason she studied law – to help people, unable to solve problems without some assistance, to find solutions that actually work for them.
It was a natural next step for her to become a mediator, and Kate now enjoys assisting and empowering parties in dispute find creative solutions that have far greater potential to preserve their ongoing relationships and financial and personal wellbeing.
Kate holds national accreditation as a mediator with the Resolution Institute and Australian Mediation Association and is registered with the Mediator Standards Board.
Government Area
The office is located 20 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: We take referrals from other legal practitioners, mediators, business colleagues, friends, family, community groups, general public. Anyone in conflict can contact us to see whether we can assist them.
Eligibility criteria: Eligibility for our services is determined by a phone assessment of the conflict. All interested parties must be prepared to voluntarily participate in mediation.
Is there a cost associated with this service? There is a cost for our services which ranges from $2k and upwards, depending on the nature of the dispute and how long the mediation takes. Generally, most matters cost around $3000 (split equally between parties to ensure financial investment island proper participation in the process). The cost is one lump sum and includes all phone and email communications, room hire, the mediation and up to and including preparation of heads of agreement.
Is there a waiting list? No waiting list. Assessments can happen anytime. Mediations are scheduled to suit parties and our availability, as well as venue availability.
Days/Hours: We operate in business hours Monday to Friday and otherwise by prior arrangement.
Anglicare Counselling and Relationships Services – Illawarra
Biography
Counselling for individuals, couples and children. For counselling appointments please phone 1300 651 728.
Counsellors: our counsellors are experienced professionals who have completed relevant tertiary training including trauma informed practice, assessment of risk and neglect, family and domestic violence, family systems, and mental health.
Provision of counselling: to children, young people, individuals, couples and families around the range of issues including family and domestic violence, relationship and family breakdown, loss and grief, mental health including anxiety and depression.
Fees: are according to a sliding scale based on income.
Referrals for other support: Anglicare provides a suite of programs which our clients may also access to support their overall well-being including free food and financial assistance and financial counselling (call 8624 8600) , Family Mental Health Support Program (call 1300 651 728)
Government Area
The office is located 2m from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Self or organsiational referral
Eligibility criteria: Any individual, couple or family can be referred to our intake service
Is there a cost associated with this service? A contribution for each service on a sliding scale according to income. No one is refused service because of incapacity to contribute.
Is there a waiting list? Varies
Days/Hours: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9am - 5pm By appointment After hours appointments available
Anglicare Food and Financial Services – Illawarra
Biography
Emergency relief: a range of services including assistance with utility bills, food, pharmaceuticals.
Case Management service: providing intensive goal-oriented support to assist where there are multiple issues impacting on healthy living – including homelessness, financial difficulties, addictions, relationships, unemployment, mental health, parenting and family stresses.
Government Area
The office is located 2m from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Self or organsiational referral
Eligibility criteria: Any individual, couple or family can be referred to our intake service
Is there a cost associated with this service? A contribution for each service on a sliding scale according to income. No one is refused service because of incapacity to contribute.
Is there a waiting list? Varies
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday by appointment Coffee Shop: drop-in morning tea and social interaction on Monday and Friday mornings
Anglicare Food and Financial Services – Southern Highlands,
Biography
Counselling for individuals, couples and children. For counselling appointments please phone 1800 133 373.
Emergency relief for food assistance, help with energy accounts, Telstra accounts, food and fuel cards, as well as general advocacy and referrals.
Government Area
The office is located 150 from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Phone call or email. For counselling appointments phone 1800 133 373.
Eligibility criteria: Nil
Is there a cost associated with this service? Counselling service is an income based sliding scale of fees. Emergency assistance is free
Is there a waiting list? All services are by appointment and depending on demand my require a [[
Days/Hours: Counselling Service - Wednesdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Emergency Assistance - Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Armstrong Legal
Government Area
The office is located 5 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Family law and criminal law
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? No
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Better Talk Clinical Counselling
Biography
My name is Peter Burgoyne. My practice is named ‘Better Talk’ and is located in the Wollongong suburb of Unanderra.
I am a qualified counsellor with 17 years post-grad experience. Have worked in a large social welfare agency from graduation to 2018 and am now in private practice. I specialise in Narrative approaches to therapy and have a background in trauma informed practice. My relevant experience is in individual and couple therapy, and I have a particular interest in working with men.
I am a former soldier, and have an excellent understanding of the experiences and contemporary support needs of service personnel. Service families are significantly over-represented in the relationship breakdown statistics in Australia, and this problem has only become worse over the last 20 years or so since Australia ramped up its operational commitments.
I hold a Master of Counselling and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling. Of course, I can supply documentary evidence at request. For further information, please contact me at the above email address or on 02 9159 6176.
Government Area
The office is located 100 from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Telephone, email
Eligibility criteria: For general counselling, only that the client's needs fall within my scope of competency.
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes, however I offer a discount for seniors, Concession Card holders and former ADF members, consistent with my commitment to their welfare. Rebates can be claimed through participating health funds.
Is there a waiting list? An appointment can usually be offered within a week.
Days/Hours: Currently, I can offer FTF sessions between 8am and 6pm Mon-Tue. I offer telehealth Wed-Fri.
CareSouth Family Connections
Biography
Our experienced and qualified workers provide high quality supervision of visits between children and/or young persons and their families. Providing where required written reports on the interactions and behaviours observed during visits.
Services include:
– Supervisions of contact visits for children and young people and their natural families
– Transportation of children and young people
– Family law supervised contacts and change overs
– Mentoring Services
Government Area
The office is located 5 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Please call or email
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes, quotes provided on request
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Office Hours are Mon- Fri 9am - 5pm however visits and transport are able to be arranged outside of these hours
Carter Ferguson Solicitors
Biography
Carter & Ferguson Solicitors can help with effective advice and representation in all areas of law relating to personal and family relationships.
At Carter & Ferguson we understand that family separation is a difficult and emotional time for the whole family, and a time when significant parenting and financial decisions need to be made. We take the time to really listen, and to explain the process and options available to ensure you feel engaged and comfortable with the process and the decisions you are making throughout this time.
Our team of professionals are committed to our clients interests and needs and are able to manage your matter effectively and with sensitivity through all stages, whether that be engaging in non-adversarial solutions such as negotiation and settlement conferences, or representing you and presenting your case at court.
How we can help:
- Co-habitation Agreements
- De-facto relationships
- Same sex relationships
- Division of property and assets
- Separation & Divorce
- Mediation
- Negotiated settlements
- Custody & Contact with children
- Parenting Agreements
- Family Court matters
- Domestic violence issues
- Spousal maintenance
- Grandparents interests
Government Area
The office is located 100 from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family, Civil, Criminal
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Catholic Care Families and Communities Program
Biography
The Families and Communities Program is a Commonwealth funded initiative that delivers therapeutic and educative relationship support to the community. The program offers flexible services to individuals, couples and families through Counselling and Relationship Skills Workshops .
Our Keeping Kids In Mind Program is a 5 week post-separation parenting workshop, which teaches parents how to deal more effectively with the emotional and practical issues of parenting after separation.
This workshop explores loss and grief in parents and children, communication with your ex-partner, anger, assertiveness, power grabs & the impact on children. This program also has a Case Management component which helps support and guide parents through the separation process.
Government Area
The office is located Varies from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Self referral, other services can refer also with consent of the Client
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes
Is there a waiting list? At times.
Days/Hours: We run services Monday-Friday, in business hours and after hours.
CatholicCare Children’s Contact Service
Biography
What is the Children’s Contact Service?
We offer short term services that help and support families who are experiencing conflict and are finding difficult to co-parent following separation. We provide services for children aged between 6 weeks and 12 years old in a safe and neutral environment.
We work together with families to help them enjoy positive experiences with their children. We assist them to work towards co-parenting and managing their own contact arrangements. This is done by moving through progressively more independent service streams.
What services do we offer?
We provide Supervised Contact, Supported Contact, Changeover and Supported Changeover services. The services are designed to be progressive in nature, so suitable families will move through the different service streams on their way to self-managing their own contact arrangements.
When using our service, we may recommend other suitable services to help parents develop a supportive bridge so their children can feel safe and secure when moving from one parent to the other.
Where are our centres located?
We have centres in the Illawarra, Macarthur and Shoalhaven areas. They are all accessible by public transport.
Who can use the service?
While families with court orders are usually given preference, safety comes first. Both parents need to agree to our service rules and we need to be sure that the children, staff and parents will all be safe when using our service.
How to register for the service?
Each parent will need to contact our intake officers on 02 4227 1122 to register their details.
View our Fee policy and current waiting list at our website.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Most referrals will come through current court orders however we will accept self- referrals where there is an interim agreement to use the service with a clear exit strategy to alternate contact arrangements.
Eligibility criteria: Families with interim court orders are usually given preference. The youngest child needs to be under 13 years old.
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes. See our website or follow the link in the Description section.
Is there a waiting list? Yes, however times vary. See our website or follow the link in the Description section.
Days/Hours: Shoalhaven: Operates fortnightly. Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm. By Appointment ONLY Illawarra & MacArthur: Operates Weekly (weekdays & weekends) 9:00am-5:00pm. By Appointment ONLY
Community Links Wellbeing
Biography
Family Support Service – Youthwork, Casework, Allied Health, Mental Health and Groups for families and children
Government Area
The office is located 10 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Phone, email, drop in
Eligibility criteria: Very broad, we never say no
Is there a cost associated with this service? No
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Mon.-Fri 9am-5pm
Dawson Lawyers
Biography
Dawson Lawyers provides legal services for conveyancing and property law; family law and de facto relationships; powers of attorney and enduring guardianship; wills, probate, estate planning and Family Provision Act claims; Local Court and Childrens Court appearances; business and commercial law; liquor licensing; debt recovery, insolvency and bankruptcy; and civil litigation.
Based in Wollongong, we service clients from both Sydney and the Illawarra region, and assist with property transactions throughout New South Wales for both local and international investors.
Dawson Lawyers’s family lawyers can provide assistance for a range of matters relating to family law and de facto relationships, including:
•Cohabitation Agreements
•Prenuptial Agreements
•Divorce & separation
•Spousal maintenance
•Division of property & assets
•Child support, child protection and child custody matters
Contact us now to arrange a consultation with an experienced solicitor.
Government Area
The office is located 50 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Accredited Specialist in Property Law
Legal services offered: Family Law, Property Law, Estate Law and Probate, Civil Claims, etc
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Department of Communities and Justice
Biography
The Family Law Court Liaison team are co-located officials to the FCFCOA. Our role is provide information under the Care and Protection Act as well as the Family Law Act. The contact person listed here has been allocated to the Wollongong Registry.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Reports are made to the Child Protection Helpline - 13 2111
Eligibility criteria: A Child is deemed in need of care and protection
Is there a cost associated with this service? N/A
Is there a waiting list? N/A
Days/Hours: Weekday - ordinary business hours
DGB Lawyers
Biography
Family law advice from experienced professionals.
Notes
Ample free off street parking.
Government Area
The office is located 100 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Independent Children's Lawyer Panel, Family Law Panel
Legal services offered: Family Law, Property Law, Deceased Estates and Will Disputes, Surrogacy and Adoption, Will, Powere of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian, Elder Law, Public Notary
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
EJMediation
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Via website/email/phone
Eligibility criteria: Each case is assessed individually for suitability for family dispute resolution
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes, information provided on first contact
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Flexible days and hours
Family Relationship Centre – Wollongong
Government Area
The office is located 800 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Contact Centre
Eligibility criteria: No eligibilty criteria
Is there a cost associated with this service? Up to the first hour of mediation is free
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Family Services Illawarra t/as Family Services Australia
Biography
Family Services Australia provides a range of services that promote change and provide opportunities for children, young people and families to build on their relationships and connect with their communities. We have a special emphasis on building and strengthening parenting skills.
All our services are focused on improving the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families particularly those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged.
Our services are delivered through a combination of in-home visiting and centre-based activities. We offer practical support and help individuals and families connect with the services they need.
For more information, visit our website http://www.familyservices.org.au.
Government Area
The office is located 800 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Self-referral via phone or online at familyservices.org.au. Agency referrals - download referral form FSA website and email completed form to referrals@familyservices.org.au
Is there a waiting list? No, referrals are taken to a weekly intake for assessment and allocated if there's case load capacity
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Francine Bartlett
Biography
Offering a range of therapeutic modalities to all ages and situations; specialising in children, youth and families
Eligible for Medicare and ATAPS on a GP referral; registered with Carers Counselling Service, Victims Services, Vet Affairs, Workcover
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Call for appointment; GP referral enables Medicare rebates or access to ATAPS
Eligibility criteria: Open
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes - fee for service but Medicare rebate if referred by GP.
Is there a waiting list? Sometimes
Days/Hours: By appointment
Haille Paine Solicitors
Biography
We can help clients with all types of Family Law matters, including property settlements, children’s matters, Binding Financial Agreements, divorce and same sex or de facto matters. Our Principal, Scott Leary is committed to representing family law clients in a manner which resolves their issues quickly, with as little conflict as possible and with a focus on reducing legal costs.
Government Area
The office is located 50 from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? No
Legal services offered: Family law, commercial law, business law, conveyancing, debt collection, litigation, elder law, Wills and estate planning, criminal law and general legal advice.
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Notes to referrers: We aim to assist family law clients to resolve their issues as quickly as possible to limit conflict and to proceed in a child focussed manner.
Haille Paine Solicitors
Biography
Established in 1879, Haille Paine is a Southern Highlands Law Firm with experienced, understanding and friendly staff. We provide a range of experience and expertise in law, including a vast amount of experience in Family Law.
Located in Merrigang Street, Bowral across from Corbett Gardens makes us close to town, parking and public transport.
Government Area
The office is located 50 from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? No
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Notes to referrers: Our lawyers are very experienced in Family Law and approach every matter with the best interests of all parties at the forefront of everything we do. We deal with our clients in a compassionate and understanding manner. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Hanna Lawyers
Biography
We offer advice on all areas of family law matters, including:
* Divorce
* Financial settlements including maintenance
* Parenting matters
We understand that the breakdown of a family unit is one of the most difficult times for adults and children alike. We believe, where possible, in taking a conciliatory approach to help mediate an appropriate outcome to any property and parenting issues between the parties, to help families transition through this difficult time quickly and with minimal expense.
As a small law firm we pride ourselves on providing a personal service in which the client deals directly with the solicitor with carriage of the matter.
Government Area
The office is located 100m from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes, the firm is on the Family Law Legal Aid Panel
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law
Is the first consultation free? yes
Notes to referrers: Where clients are seeking assistance with parenting matters, they should attend the first consultation with any documentation relating to any mediation services undertaken, existing orders including any apprehended violence orders that may be in place. Where clients are seeking assistance with property matters, they should attend the first consultation with any documentation relating to the value of any assets and liabilities of the marriage, as well as details of when and how such assets/liabilities were acquired.
Legal services offered: We can assist with divorce aplications, binding financial agreements, applications for parenting orders, applications for property orders, consent orders.
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Hansons Lawyers
Biography
Our experienced team of Family Law practitioners deliver support to clients facing relationship difficulties and guidance in dealing with the often complex issues involved in family law.
Hansons Family Law clients can expect personalised attention and direct contact with their lawyer throughout the progress of their matter. We use our extensive knowledge and expertise to clarify what you want to accomplish (under the circumstances) to provide for your personal circumstances.
Should you need to go to Court, our team will leverage the strengths and weaknesses of traditional processes when it comes to family law matters. All Hansons Family Law professionals have extensive experience at all Court levels.
Hansons also finds creative, non-adversarial solutions like informal settlement conferences or mediation, can often serve our clients’ needs better, leading to sensible and sustainable outcomes.
The Family and Relationship Law services Hansons offers are broad, spanning lifetimes of clients births, deaths, marriages, as well as everything in between. We advise and represent clients seeking sustainable solutions for:
Adoption
Caring for relatives
Child support
Children’s Court and care proceedings
Cohabitation agreements
Collaborative Law
Contact (formerly known as “access”)
Custody
De facto relationships
Division of property and assets
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence issues
Family Court matters
Grandparents interests
Guardianship
Mediation
Parenting agreements/orders
Pre-nuptial agreements
Property disputes
Same sex relationships
Separation agreements
Spousal maintenance
Superannuation advice and splitting
Family law can be complex and daunting with decisions taken that have far reaching and unforeseen consequences. Seeking experienced, professional advice from a Family Law practitioner you are comfortable with is essential to ensure better and informed decisionmaking.
If you would like to discuss a family law or relationship matter, please get in touch with Hansons Lawyers.
Government Area
The office is located 200 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Family Law, Criminal Law
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law, Criminal Law
Legal services offered: Family Law, Wills and Estates, Personal Injury Law, Employment Law, Migration Law and other legal services
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
headspace Wollongong
Biography
headspace Wollongong Youth Health Centre is a place where young people can come and speak to someone if they have concerns about their physical or mental wellbeing. For the times when things aren’t going so great in your life, you can get help from a team of people who care about and are sensitive to your needs. Not only is the team at headspace Wollongong friendly, but they are also experts in their field!
The headspace Wollongong team
At headspace Wollongong, young people can speak with youth workers, generalist counsellors, doctors, psychologists, clinical psychologists, mental health nurses, family therapists and vocational workers about what is happening for them. Where possible, headspace Wollongong will also link young people in with groups and services that focus on improving their sense of wellbeing.
headspace Wollongong is a free and confidential service for young people aged 12-25 years. Many young people access headpace Wollongong for the following concerns:
- Physical health problems.
- Sexual health issues/ check-ups.
- Feeling anxious or depressed.
- Feeling stressed.
- Drinking or drug use.
- Body image concerns.
- Concerns about work or study.
- Conflict with friends or family.
- Relationship break-ups.
- Other – sometimes the problem might not be clear.
Making an appointment
If you want to make an appointment or inquire further about headspace Wollongong services, please contact (02) 42 207660 and speak with a friendly member of our team.
Cost: All services are free with a Medicare card or Medicare number.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Client or a referer such as a worker or family member can call to arrange an appointment
Eligibility criteria: Client must be 12-25 year olds
Is there a cost associated with this service? No
Is there a waiting list? Waiting times vary depending on the type of clinician and availability of appointments
Heard McEwan Legal
Biography
We are a full service legal firm offering all aspects of family law including matrimonial, defacto, same sex, children, property, Financial agreements, estate planning, blended family law.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Business Law; Commercial Litigation; Property Law
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: NSW
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Helen Volk Lawyers
Government Area
The office is located 300 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Independent Children's Lawyer Panel
Legal services offered: Family Law, Property Law and Conveyancing, Wills and Estates, Criminal Law, Commercial Law, Leases
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Notes to referrers: Please call our office to make an appointment. Current wait time of 2-3 weeks for the first available appointment. Open times: Monday: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Tuesday: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Wednesday: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Thursday: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Friday: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Saturday: closed. Sunday: closed.
Hosking Legal
Biography
Hosking Legal is an established local legal practice catering to clients in the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and South Coast. Hosking Legal provides legal services for all aspects of family law, children’s law as well as conveyancing, and more specialized legal assistance in related areas such as the NCAT tribunal dealing with administrative law. Experts in:
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Family
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Yes
Legal services offered: Family Law, Adoption Law, Care & Protection Law, Divorce Law, Parenting Matters, Property Settlement Law
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: yes
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: yes
Illawarra Family Referral Service
Biography
Finding it difficult to cope, but don’t know where to turn?
Call the Illawarra Family Referral Service.
• We can help you access useful services in your local area.
• We offer face to face meetings and telephone referrals.
• We refer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families to culturally sensitive services wherever possible.
We provide telephone and face to face services, and we also arrange to meet you at your home or somewhere else convenient for you.
If you live in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven or Wingecarribee regions, call us on 1800 663 863 to find out how we can help.
Illawarra Family Referral Service is operated by Barnardos Australia.
8:00 am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: All referrals through the Intake number on 1800 663 863
Eligibility criteria: Any primary caregiver who has children in their care under the age of 18years. This can be a parent, grandparent or family member. Young people who are homeless, pregnant teens or estranged from thier family are eligible. We are a voluntary service however, we cannot work with families who are involved with the Department of Community Services.
Is there a cost associated with this service? Free and voluntary service for families
Is there a waiting list? No waiting list.
Irene E Pickel Pty Limited
Biography
Family Law
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Family Law
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? No
Is the first consultation free?
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
John Dawson & Associates
Biography
John Dawson & Associates represents clients in family law and care and protection matters. Applications for grants of legal aid are accepted. We also have a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner authorised to provide mediation services in parenting matters and issue section 60I certificates.
Government Area
The office is located 150 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Telephone or email to book an appointment
Eligibility criteria: If a client would like advice about their legal options in parenting matters, or would like to see if their matter is suitable for mediation
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes. Legal aid is available to eligible persons. If not, we can outline our private rates in the first consultation.
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: 9am to 1pm, and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday
Karen Geaney
Biography
We provide individual, couple and family counselling and psychotherapy including services to children and adolescents. We have over 20 years experience and utilise a range of evidence based interventions. Areas of interest include working with families experiencing domestic violence as well as trauma. We take a biopsychosocial approach where we firmly believe that there are many contributing factors to how a person may feel at any given time and without taking a holistic approach we are simply just treating the symptoms.
Government Area
The office is located 2 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Self referral (phone) or through GP
Eligibility criteria: N/A
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes, bulk billing available for those in receipt of a Centrelink pension.
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Weekdays 8am to 5pm Some Saturdays on request.
Kells The Lawyers
Biography
Realationship breakdowns are stressful and complicated situations that have a major impact on you, your children, your personal finances and assets. The experienced Kells family law team, led by a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law, empathise with our clients and will guide you through this very difficult time.
Our Services
Divorce
De facto relationships
Property settlement
Residence and contact for children
Child support
Children’s issues and care orders
Restraining orders
Mediation and counselling referrals
Collaborative law
Government Area
The office is located 1Km from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Family Law
Legal services offered: divorce, de facto relationships, property settlement, residence and contact for children, child support, children's issues and care orders, restraining orders, mediation and counselling referrals, collaborative law
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Kirkman Family Law
Biography
https://www.kirkmanfamilylaw.com.au/
We are focused on resolving parenting and financial issues without court. We do this through a family focused, safe and supportive mediation/collaboration process aimed at reaching resolutions in a timely and cost effective way.
Listen, negotiate and resolve.
Mediation is a process in which the participants, with the support of the mediator, identify issues, develop options, consider alternatives and make decisions about future actions and outcomes. The mediator acts as a neutral third party to facilitate the mediation process, assisting you to reach your own resolutions. We conduct party only or legally assisted mediations in all areas of family law. Mediations can take place in our resolution facilities, at another nominated location, via telephone, or online using web-conferencing technology.
For financial mediations, we use the leading online tool FamilyProperty to help separated families to collate and exchange information and documents securely, and provides an online auto-calculated way to model financial proposals. This helps streamline our process, and provides transparency, and saves everyone time.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Accredited Family Law Specialist
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? No
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: No
Legal services offered: Mediation services, Collaborative Practice
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: yes
Kovacevic Lawyers
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? No
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: No
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Lees Luke Family Law
Government Area
The office is located 350 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law
Legal services offered: Family law services
Is the first consultation free?
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Macarthur Legal Centre
Biography
Macarthur Legal Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal advice, referrals and assistance to people living in the Macarthur region. We firmly believe that professional legal services should be available to ALL members of our community, regardless of social, cultural or economic background.
We provide advice, referrals and assistance in the following areas of law:
– Family Law
– Child Support
– Credit and Debt Problems
– Wills, Power of Attorney and Guardianship
– Traffic and minor offences
– Fines and SDRO Matters
– Neighbourhood Disputes
– Employment Law
– Consumer Complaints
– Care and Protection
– Centrelink Issues
– Youth Law
– Discrimination
– Victims of Crime
– Civil Law – Miscellaneous
Our solicitors run legal advice sessions twice weekly:
– Tuesday evening 6:00pm – 8:00pm
– Thursday afternoon 2:30pm – 5:00pm
You can call our office on (02) 4628 2042 during these times for telephone advice. If you would prefer a face-to-face session, you will need to call in advance to book an appointment.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Call our office on (02) 4628 2042
Eligibility criteria: Free legal advice, referrals and assistance to people living in the Macarthur region.
Days/Hours: Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday 9:00am 5:00pm Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Maguire & McInerney, Lawyers
Biography
Michael Davies is our Family Law Director. Michael has practiced in family law for 28 years. With that length of experience his knowledge of family law in property and/or children’s issues is unsurpassed. He obtained accreditation as a family law Specialist in 1993. For the past 15 years he has held the position of Independent Children’s Lawyer. This role entails the representation of children in custody disputes. Our co-family lawyer is Natasha Pearson. Natasha is a member of the legal aid family law panel. She has completed her Independent Children’s Lawyer training. The combined experience of Michael and Natasha, means they are able to provide professional advice and assistance for problems consequent to a separation, albeit property or the future living arrangements of children.
Government Area
The office is located 400 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Family Law , Building & Construction.
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Maxwell Mediation
Biography
Jamila Maxwell is a nationally accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and mediator.
Government Area
The office is located 200 from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Clients may contact me directly
Eligibility criteria: Any clients requiring mediation / family dispute resolution in the Southern Highlands may contact me directly by phone or email and I will send them information about my service and costs
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes
Is there a waiting list? No
Maxwell Parker Dispute Resolution
Biography
Maxwell Parker Dispute Resolution is a private mediation practice based in Kiama, NSW.
Principal Mediator, Matthew Maxwell, is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) and nationally accredited mediator (Professional Member of Resolution Institute).
Matthew provides a full range of dispute resolution services including:
– Family mediation and parenting matters
– Property settlements
– a wide range of commercial matters, banking & finance matters, workplace disputes and other general matters.
Matthew Maxwell has an extensive 20yr background in banking and finance, including senior risk executive roles in turnaround management and insolvency.
Please call me on 0403 436 453 to discuss how I can help you and your client, today.
Government Area
The office is located 500 from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Email or call direct.
Eligibility criteria: All disputes considered on their merits.
Is there a cost associated with this service? Fee schedule available on request. Basic fee information available on website.
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Open 5 days a week, 9am - 6pm. Other times, days and options available on request.
McNamara & Associates Lawyers & Conveyancers
Biography
McNamara & Associates Lawyers & Conveyancers is situated in Nowra. The firm practises in the following areas of law:- Family Law, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Criminal Law, Conveyancing, Business Law, Wills and Estates, Litigation
Government Area
The office is located 50 metres from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Dispute Resolution
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law, Criminal
Legal services offered: Family Law, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Criminal Law, Conveyancing, Business Law, Wills and Estates, Litigation
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: yes
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: yes
Notes to referrers: The first 15 minutes is free for a client who is new to the firm.
MDV Family Lawyers
Biography
MDV Family Lawyers is the biggest law firm in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra operating solely in the area of family law.
MDV Family Lawyers can assist you from two convenient locations in Nowra and Oak Flats near Shellharbour, servicing clients from as far south as Moruya and Ulladulla to as far north as Wollongong.
We offer a fixed fee initial consult for only $200.00. Book your first appointment through our website or by phone.
Our dedication to this area of the law ensures our clients receive expert advice from, and are represented by, experienced family lawyers with a great deal of expertise in navigating family law processes and guiding clients to a successful resolution.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law
Legal services offered: Family law services
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer:
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Medi8 Australia Independent Mediators Network
Biography
Medi8 is a national network of Independent Professional Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners who offer Family Dispute Resolution Services.
Services Offered
- Assistance to develop Parenting Plans post separation
- Assistance to develop Parenting Plans suitable to be submitted for Consent Orders
- Assistance to re-negotiate Parenting Plans when children outgrow the plan
- Assistance to reach an interim financial agreement post separation
- Assistance to reach Financial Agreements suitable to be submitted for Consent Orders
- Assisting parents and grandparents to reach agreements regarding time spent with children
- Any other relevant dispute resolution services
Service Delivery Model
Medi8 works through a network of independent family dispute resolution practitioners to offer high quality, fee for service Family Dispute Resolution in a timely and effective manner. Our focus is on maximizing each parties ability to negotiate in a collaborative and interests based way to reach agreements that provide the best outcomes possible for their children and themselves.
- Services are delivered locally where face to face mediation is preferred
- Video Mediation where face to face is impractical or not suitable due to concerns about violence
Medi8 are specialists at facilitating meaningful conflict resolution via Video Mediation with a team of highly trained FDR Practitioners available on call to begin your dispute resolution process.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Referrals via phone, email, web form
Eligibility criteria: Available to all clients
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes. Fee information is available upon first contact.
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Extended hours available by appointment.
Mediation NSW
Biography
Mediation NSW provided mediation, property settlement and dispute resolution services to families, corporate, community, workplace and sporting and community organisations.
We specialise in workplace mediations (bullying), property settlements, family mediations and contract disputes.
Mediation NSW can provide an after hours service and offers online and mediations via Skype for those times when it may not be convienent to attend one of our offices in person or during normal business hours.
Mediation NSW also conducts seminars on how to avoid conflict in the workplace
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Direct referral from client or referral through other agency
Eligibility criteria: N/A
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes, mediation fees are $330 p/h. Fees may be negotiated for people on low or fixed incomes.
Is there a waiting list? No
Melea Mullard Lawyers
Biography
We offer legal advice and representation on the full range of Family Law issues, including but not limited to Separation and Children and Property Issues, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders, Financial Agreements and Child Support Issues.
Government Area
The office is located 50 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: Not Applicable
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law General Panel, Independent Children's Lawyer Panel and Criminal Law General Panel
Legal services offered: All Family Law issues, Criminal Law, Conveyancing, Wills and Estates
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Notes to referrers: Melea Mullard has completed the necessary training for Alternative Dispute Practitioner and is able to offer advice and representation to clients on a wide range of legal issues, especially relating to the breakdown of a relationship, and associated issues, such as children and property issues, and domestic violence issues, including representation in Court for Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders.
Nikolovski Lawyers
Government Area
The office is located 80m from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? N/A
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: N/A
Legal services offered: Family Law - parenting, property, child support and divorce
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
NSW Community Justice Centre
Biography
The Community Justice Centre (CJC) assists to prevent, manage and resolve disputes.
CJC can assist in a wide variety of dispute types such as:
– Parenting (Family dispute Resolution)
– Neighbourhood
– Workplace
– Property
– Business
– Social
– Organisations
– Multi-party
– Schools
….just to name a few
CJC provides services which are:
– Free
– Confidential
– Impartial
– In your local area
– Sensitive to your needs and goals
– At a time when you are ready
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Email or Phone
Eligibility criteria: No criteria
Is there a cost associated with this service? No - Free
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm Mediations provided: Monday - Saturday 9am - 10pm
NSW Department of Justice Community Justice Centres (CJC)
Biography
CJC provides mediation in a wide variety of situations. These include disputes about property following separation and disputes between extended family members, as well as disputes involving neighbours, debts, associations and workplaces. The service is free of charge and there is no waiting list. Mediation sessions are arranged at locations convenient to the parties. CJC also offers mediation by telephone when parties are located in different areas. CJC can provide Family Dispute Resolution in some cases – please contact us to inquire.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Call 1800 990 777 or download referral form from www.cjc.nsw.gov.au.
Eligibility criteria: Resident in NSW
Is there a cost associated with this service? No
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Call Monday to Friday 9am-5pm to speak with a Mediation Advisor. Mediation sessions can be arranged for after hours.
Our Lawyers
Biography
Our Lawyers assists clients in the area of family law and have extensive experience in all aspects, including parenting, relocation and complex financial matters. Our Lawyers provides their clients with compassion and a sympathetic approach to guide them step by step to reach the best possible outcome through what can be challenging and sensitive times.
Government Area
The office is located 40 from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? No
Legal services offered: Family law services
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer:
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Parent Line NSW
Biography
Parent Line NSW provides telephone counselling, parenting strategies and referrals for parents and carers of children aged 0-18 across NSW. Our counsellors assist parents going through separation to address issues arising for children such as difficult behaviour, emotional difficulties, transitions from one home to another as well as mental health concerns.
We are open 9am to 9pm Mondays to Fridays and 4pm to 9pm at weekends and our counsellors are all fully trained professionals with a wealth of experience in assisting families through difficult transitions.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Call 1300130052
Eligibility criteria: Any parent or carer caring for a child 0-18 years in NSW
Is there a cost associated with this service? Cost of a local call on a 1300 number
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm Weekends 4pm to 9pm
Positive Mediation & Counselling
Biography
Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner able to help resolve differences between couples, families, children’s matters, property settlements, plus, in the workplace (employer-employee), schools, neighbours and more.
Avoid costly court procedures. Use informal mediation in an attempt to reach an amicable resolution.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Mediation and Counselling
Eligibility criteria: Registered NMAS Mediator. Registered FDRP (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner). BSc, MAppSc, PhD, GradDipPsycology(Adv)
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes. Ring to discuss
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: 24/6 anytime except Saturday.
Rebecca Bailey & Associates
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Shellharbour
Additional Information
Legal services offered: Rebecca Bailey & Associates
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Notes to referrers: We provide new clients with the first half hour consultation free of charge
Relationships Australia NSW
Biography
Counselling
Mediation
Parenting Orders Program
Touchstone Adolescent Counselling
Relationship Education Program
Family Safety Program
Government Area
The office is located 100 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Self referral by calling 4221 2000
Is there a cost associated with this service? Costs are based on income on a sliding scale
Is there a waiting list? At times there may be a waiting list for after hours appointments, please call the office for further information
Days/Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 9 - 5pm Tuesday 9 - 8pm Thursday 9 - 6.30pm
RMB Lawyers
Biography
Our Family Law team is smart, down to earth, commercially real, easy to deal with, fair with fees and in your corner when you need us most.
The specialised team of lawyers who practice exclusively in Family law believe that every relationship is unique and after a relationship break-down people need a flexible mix of good advice, strong representation and an understanding of the emotion involved. The Family Law team can provide you with assistance in any of the following areas:
- Divorce
- Property Settlement
- Children’s Issues
- Visitation
- Child Support
- Spousal Maintenance
- Settlement
- Delayed Settlement
- Collaborative Law
- Mediation
- Superannuation Issues
- Superannuation Splitting
- Court Action
- Contravention
- Custody
- Change in Child’s Surname
- Shared Parental Responsibility
- Best Interests of the Child
- Prenuptial Agreements (Pre-Nupts)
- Binding Financial Agreements
- Termination Agreements
- Co-Habitation Agreements
- De Facto Relationships
- Same Sex Couples
- Family Trusts
- Discretionary Trusts
- Family Businesses
- Associated Business Matters
- Relocation Issues
- Recovery Orders
- Equal Time
- Amending Court Orders
- Concern for child being taken out of Australia
- Adoption
- Surrogacy
- Orders
Government Area
The office is located 100m from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Accredited specialist in the following area/s: N/A
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? No
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: No
Legal services offered: All family law services
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: yes
Rowe and Associates Child and Family Psychology
Biography
Rowe and Associates is a leading expert paediatric team providing individual, tailored and evidence based assessment and treatment to children, adolescents and families.
We pride ourselves on being common sense, no-nonsense and solution focused. Empowering adults to be confident parents, supporting children in building resiliency, and strengthening family relationships.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Email: info@roweandassociates.com.au
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Samuel Jones Legal Services
Biography
Led by Principal Solicitor Samuel La Delfa, Samuel Jones Legal Services is a vibrant, up to date Macarthur based law firm with a progressive and innovative attitude. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services including:
* Property law and conveyancing including buying and selling property and businesses
* Business and commercial law including leases
* Family law including divorce, children’s matters and property settlements
* Wills, deceased estates and powers of attorney
* Criminal law including driving offences
* Debt recovery
* Insurance Law
We are committed to providing you with the best service possible and pride ourselves on our success. You can be confident that you will be treated with respect and understanding and that we will strive to bring you the best possible results.
We offer premium legal services at cost-effective rates and deliver them through a team of highly qualified and experienced legal professionals.
Contact us to arrange a consultation with our Campbelltown Lawyers on 02 4627 6411.
Government Area
The office is located 40 from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law and Criminal Law
Legal services offered: We offer a comprehensive range of legal services including:
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: yes
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Notes to referrers: Call reception on 02 4627 6411 or email help@sjls.com.au
Southern Highlands Bereavement Care Service
Biography
- The Service provides counselling to individuals and families who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
- Individuals who are in the terminal phases of illness and their families are also offered counselling.
- In addition the Service offers bereavement education – talks and workshops.
- Support groups are held when specific needs are identified e.g widows groups, death of a child.
Government Area
The office is located 200 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Any person may contact the Service directly by phone and if no one is available as we are part time, please leave a message and we will return the call asap.
Eligibility criteria: Any one who is struggling with grief and loss, our focus however is to offer support to people bereaved by the death of a loved one.
Is there a cost associated with this service? We have a fee for service which is negotiable. However no one is turned away.
Is there a waiting list? At certain times there may be a wait of two weeks, but normally clients are seen almost immediately.
Days/Hours: The office is open Monday to Thursday from 9.00 to 5.00.
Southern Legal
Biography
We act in children’s care and protection matters, family law parenting, financial and divorce. We accept clients with grants of legal aid for protection matters but not for family law matters.
Government Area
The office is located 50 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Child Care and Protection matters only
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Care panel
Legal services offered: Family law, care and protection, divorce, wills and estates
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Stanfords Solicitors & Conveyancers
Biography
AREAS OF LAW
FAMILY LAW | CONVEYANCING | CARE & PROTECTION | WILLS & ESTATES |CRIMINAL LAW
visit us at http://www.stanfords.com.au
About us
Kelly Stanford is the principal lawyer of the firm and is assisted by a great team of Lawyers and Support Staff.
Scott Amos and Sarah Kermode both practice in Conveyancing, Family Law and Care and Protection. In addition Sarah has an interest in Criminal Law and is available to assist clients with driving offences and criminal charges.
The practice is open Monday to Saturday and offers after hours and Saturday appointments to our clients who are currently working and unable to make appointments during office hours.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law, Care and Protection, Independant Children's Lawyer
Is the first consultation free?
Notes to referrers: We have both male and female lawyers. We offer after hours and Saturday appointments for clients who work.
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Staying Home Leaving Violence
Biography
Family Services Australia offers the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program to women (and their children) living in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama LGAs.
The SHLV program assists individuals and families to live safely on their own homes, or a home of their choice, after experiencing domestic and family violence.
The Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program offers women (with or without children) case managed support to address the impacts of intimate partner violence on their lives. SHLV provides:
- Providing information, support and referrals to counselling, financial, legal and other services
- Residential Safety Assessments
- Security upgrades to improve the safety of your home
- Security equipment for increased safety
- Information and support on Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) with an Exclusion Order which allows you to remain in your home while removing (or excluding) the violent offender
- Access to educational support through our Healthy Relationships Program (free 8-week program for women).
The office is located in Shellharbour.
Government Area
The office is located 800 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Self-referral via phone or online at familyservices.org.au. Agency referrals - download referral form FSA website and email completed form to referrals@familyservices.org.au
Eligibility criteria: Women 18 years and over who reside in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama LGAs
Is there a cost associated with this service? No
Is there a waiting list? No, referrals are taken to a weekly intake for assessment and allocated if there's case load capacity
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Stoneybark Counselling Service
Biography
I provide couselling with speciality in Family Law, Adolescents and Children, Mental Health
I have 30 years experience in Family Violence, Sexual Assault, Victims of Crime
I am approved under the Better Access to Mental Health Program with Medicare and bulk bill
I am an approved Victims of Crime Counsellor under the Attourney General’s Department
I am qualified to prepare Reg7 Family law reports
Government Area
The office is located 200 mtrs to train from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Ring mobile and self refer
Eligibility criteria: ATAPS and Better Access allows me to bulk bill clients who are referred by their GP
Is there a cost associated with this service? No, if the client has a GP referral
Is there a waiting list? No
SuCo Supervised Contact Services
Biography
Reliable, flexible and affordable, with quick access to:
- Supervised Contact
- Changeovers
- Transport Services
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Client completing a New Client Form either over the phone with SuCo or downloading the form from the SuCo website and returning by email/fax.
Eligibility criteria: N/A
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Office hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm Supervised contact, changeovers and transport are facilitated 7 days a week daytime and evenings.
Sue Partridge, Private Counsellor
Biography
I am a Social Worker/Counsellor registered with Medicare and Victims Services and have a commitment to working with those impacted by trauma, as well as working with children and families where there has been difficulties resulting in separation and divorce., with or without domestic violence. I take a strong child focus and work from a neurobiology of trauma perspective.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Can phone directly
Eligibility criteria: Nil
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes, depending upon type of referral. A mental health care plan through a General Practitioner is required to claim through Medicare. Alternatively if applicable application to Victim Services can be made. Please phone me directly to discuss options.
Is there a waiting list? Yes, generally from 2- 4 weeks. If urgent earlier appointment may be negotiated.
Days/Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs. Fri - 9 - 5. Some Late appointments available by arrangement. Saturday appointments available by arrangement.
swardLaw
Biography
Sward Law’s Principal Tania Sward has focused on providing Shellharbour and greater New South Wales with superb legal advice.
Our team of highly qualified and experienced legal professionals has been assembled to help our clients manage their affairs – from important family decisions to life’s bigger choices, such as buying or selling property.
We can assist you with the following areas of law:
Our goal is to continue to develop relationships with the community based on trust and understanding and to remain one of Shellharbour’s leading law firms.
Government Area
The office is located 2m from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Shellharbour
Additional Information
Does this firm provide Legal Aid? Yes
Member of the following Legal Aid panel/s: Family Law, Criminal and Care and Protection
Legal services offered: Family and Defacto Law, Criminal Law, Wills and Probate, Conveyancing, Litigation, Employment Law
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Notes to referrers: First consultation regarding Family Law is free of Charge.
Uniting Counselling and Mediation
Government Area
The office is located 800 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Call office
Eligibility criteria: No criteria
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Village Kids Pty Ltd
Biography
Village Kids provides supervised and supported contact between parents or other adults and children. Our contact team can also support your family with changeovers and child transport services.
Village Kids also offers Family Group Conferencing to support families through change or to make decisions when there is disagreement about the best way forward.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Children's Contact Service and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Eligibility criteria: Alternative dispute resolution
Is there a cost associated with this service? Yes
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Contact services are available 7 days a week including public holidays. Family Group Conference Services are available Monday to Friday except for Public Holidays. Our administration team is available for enquiries Monday to Friday except public holidays.
Wingecarribee Family Abuse Prevention Service
Biography
YWCA Australia provides an Early Intervention Program, within the Wingecarribee area, supporting women with children 12 years and under that are impacted by Domestic/Family Violence. Services available under this program include: advice and referral, family assessment/case management – with particular view regarding the impact that domestic violence has on children/families.
Government Area
The office is located 500m from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Self referral, or referal through other agencies such as Police, GPs, counsellor, solicitor etc.
Eligibility criteria: Women who are or have experienced Domestic & Family Violence
Is there a cost associated with this service? No
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Mon -Fri 9am- 5pm
Wingecarribee Family Support Service
Biography
Wingecarribee Family Support Service has been working with families in the Southern Highlands for over 25 years, offering programs and activities to all members of the community, including young people, families and groups.
Family Support provides assistance through educational programs, parenting workshops, events and activities. We can also refer you to a range of specialist support services.
How we can help
- Counselling
- Strengthening parenting skills
- Helping equip children to improve behaviour
- Supporting families in times of difficulty and crisis
- Connecting families to increase their support network
- Strengthening family relationships
- Supporting families to change patterns of addiction
- Supporting families affected by mental illness
Government Area
The office is located 1200m from the nearest train station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: Information can be accessed by telephone, online or in person
Eligibility criteria: Wingecarribee Family Support Service provides community based services for all families of the Wingecarribee community.
Is there a cost associated with this service? No
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Wollongong District Law Society
Biography
Lorelle Longbottom of DGB Lawyers is the family law chairperson for Wollongong District Law Society. Contact Lorelle Longbottom f you want to raise any family law matters with the Wollongong District Law Society or disseminate information to family law practitioners within the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and Southern Highlands.
Government Area
The office is located 100m from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
Additional Information
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: yes
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Wollongong Legal
Biography
Wollongong Legal have the knowledge and practical skills to assist with the complex and sensitive issues involved in Family Law.
Each matter and each client is unique to which we apply high professional standards and a personal approach. We are committed to helping resolve our clients’ matters promptly, cost-effectively and where possible, without the need to attend court.
Our experienced lawyers can assist clients to resolve property settlements and parenting arrangements by way of Consent Orders or with Court applications to both the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia if necessary.
We can also assist in the following areas of law:-
1. Family & De Facto Law, including applications for Divorce;
2. Criminal Law, including Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders & Apprehended Personal Violence Orders;
3. Traffic Law & RMS Licence Appeals;
4. Wills & Estate Disputes seeking Family Provision Claims;
5. Estate Planning, including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney & the Appointment of an Enduring Guardian/s;
6. Probate & Administration of Deceased Estates;
7. Conveyancing & Property Law, including both Commercial & Retail Leases; and
8. General litigation, including all forms of Debt Recovery & Insolvency Law.
Government Area
The office is located 5 from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
Additional Information
Legal services offered: Family & De Facto Law, including Divorce; Criminal Law, including Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders & Apprehended Personal Violence Orders; Traffic Law & RMS Licence Appeals; Wills & Estate Disputes; Estate Planning, including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney & the Appointment of an Enduring Guardian/s; Probate & Administration of Deceased Estates; Property Conveyancing & Property Law, including both Commercial & Retail Leases; General litigation, including all forms of debt recovery & insolvency law.
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Notes to referrers: Contact Darren Chennell on (02)4225 8611 Open time: 9:00am-5:15pm Mon-Fri
Wollongong Women’s Information Service
Biography
Wollongong Women’s Information Service (WWIS) provides information about, and referral to a wide range of support services across the 3 LGAs of the Illawarra. We provide information and referral by telephone, face to face, via email and through our website.
We provide assistance and support to women in the Illawarra who are, or have been, victims of domestic and family violence and women who are experiencing isolation, marginalisation, disadvantage and other issues that affect their lives.
We offer women a range of education and support programs as well as resources and facilities for women, including access to computers, internet, fax, photocopier and access to a meeting space for meetings, workshops and activities free of charge.
We are a community based organisation run by women for women in the Illawarra.
Illawarra Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service. Assisting women and children who are or have been experiencing domestic violence to obtain effective legal protection through applications for Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs).•Support and advocacy services for women and children seeking help and information about getting protection from the court from domestic violence. Court advocacy support is available on AVO list days at Wollongong, Port Kembla, Albion Park and Kiama local courts for women seeking an ADVO. Support at hearings is also provided where possible. Workers are available from Aboriginal and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds
•Free legal representation is available at court for women seeking private ADVO’s who are eligible for legal aid and are existing clients of the Court Advocacy Service. Legal advice is also available at court for women with Police initiated ADVO’s on matters such as family law, child support, and property, upon referral from the Court Advocacy Service
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
How to refer to this service: By telephone, email, face to face, via our website.
Eligibility criteria: Women only
Is there a cost associated with this service? No
Is there a waiting list? No
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00-1.00 and 2.00-4.00
Women’s Legal Contact Line
Biography
Women’s Legal Services NSW (WLS NSW) is a community legal centre providing women across NSW with a range of free legal services. WLS NSW provides specialist legal services relating to domestic and family violence, sexual assault, family law, discrimination, victims support, care and protection, human rights and access to justice.
Women can obtain free legal advice over the phone by telephoning our Women’s Legal Contact Line on 1800 801 501 or one of our specialist telephone advice lines.
Government Area
The office is located N/A from the nearest bus station.
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Women’s Legal Services NSW
Biography
Women’s Legal Services NSW (WLS NSW) is a community legal centre providing women across NSW with a range of free legal services. WLS NSW provides specialist legal services relating to domestic and family violence, sexual assault, family law, discrimination, victims support, care and protection, human rights and access to justice.
Women can obtain free legal advice over the phone by telephoning our Women’s Legal Contact Line on 1800 801 501 or one of our specialist telephone advice lines.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
- Wingecarribee
Additional Information
Is the first consultation free? yes
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
Women’s Telephone Counselling and Info Line
Biography
The Women’s Telephone Counselling and Info Line is a free, confidential phone counselling service for women in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions.
It operates in the school term on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm; in school holidays on Thursday from 12.30pm to 8.30pm.
The Telephone Counsellor, Tina, is qualified, (BSW) and looks forward to speaking with you.
Government Area
This service operates in the following area(s):
- Wollongong
- Shellharbour
- Kiama
Additional Information
Is the first consultation free? no
Collaborative lawyer: no
Registered Alternative Dispute Practitioner: no
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner: no
