General

Through our South West Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme (SWSWDVCAS), SWSLC offers assistance for women experiencing domestic violence. These services include:

1. Court Support for women seeking an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO).
2. Coordinating the urgent needs of women and their children in a domestic violence situation, such as emergency housing, child care, etc.
3. Coordinating other support services such as counselling & legal representation, etc.
4. Assessing the needs of women and their children and coordinating referral to appropriate support services and agencies.
5. Liaising with government agencies and support services on behalf of women.