What we help with
We can help you with any actions Child Youth and Families (CYF) may have taken against you, including investigation, appraisal and emergency action.
We can help by:
explaining CYF processes
explaining how you can be included in and respond to the CYF process, if CYF have commenced Children’s Court proceedings
assisting with Children’s Court appearances in some cases.
We may also be able to refer you to services that assist with these.
Contact us
Visit us at court
You can get help from our lawyers on duty at the ACT Children’s Court. It is free to talk to a duty lawyer, and you do not need an appointment to talk to a duty lawyer.
Find out when our lawyers are at the ACT Children’s Court.
If you cannot visit the ACT Children’s Court, please call or email us (see details below).
Call or email us
Phone: 1300 654 314
- Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 7pm
- Fridays 8.30am to 5pm
Email: care@legalaidact.org.au
I need ongoing help
If you have a complex legal issue or need ongoing representation, you may be eligible for further assistance. The duty lawyer can advise if you need to apply for a grant of legal aid.