If you think you may be eligible for Criminal Injury Compensation you can contact the Aboriginal Family Law Service for initial advice. If you appear to meet the criteria of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, they can assist you to prepare your application.

In some cases a person can ask for compensation even if they were not the direct victim of the offence. They can assist by:

• Providing eligibility advice
• Helping with applications
• Helping to obtain documents such as medical reports

The Aboriginal Family Law Services can assist people with their family law matters when there are children involved. They will represent clients in the Family Court WA, however much of their work involves helping clients to work out parenting agreements. Here are some things they can help with:

• Assistance in child matters
• Negotiating parenting arrangements
• Family Court applications
• Recovery Orders
• Parenting Arrangements
• Contested & Consent Orders
• Advice for grandparents and other family rights