Women Affected by Natural Disasters

In response to the 2020 bushfire crisis and the following floods, we compiled some information to help women who have been affected by natural disasters.

These resources are useful following the 2022 floods.

FACTSHEETS:

We have a factsheet with information about family law parenting issues and child support if you are you are affected by a natural disaster. It will explain your legal rights and options. It also has the contact details of organisations that can help you.

Download the factsheet

We have a factsheet which provides information if you have an AVO for your protection and you are affected by a natural disaster. It has information about AVO issues and will explain your legal rights and options. The factsheet also provides a comprehensive list of organisations that may be able to help you.

Download the factsheet

WEBINAR:

Our community worker training program Ask LOIS broadcast a webinar on this topic last March.

You can watch it HERE

Download the accompanying fact sheet HERE

GET HELP:

Some specific services that can help you.

Domestic Violence Legal Service at Women’s Legal Service NSW
Tel: 8745 6999 or 1800 810 784

LawAccess
Tel: 1300 888 529 between 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday

Community legal centres NSW
There are community legal centres across NSW. Listed below are the legal centres located in
areas where fires and floods have recently occurred. You can find your closest legal centre here.

Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre
Office in Nowra, with outreach services to Eden and Ulladulla.
Phone: 1800 229 529
Illawarra Legal Centre
Office in Moruya (near Bateman’s Bay), with financial counselling and tenancy services
available for people from the Illawarra down to the Victorian border.
Phone: 4276 1939
Mid North Coast Legal Centre
Offices in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour.
Phone: 6580 2111
Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Centre
Office in Katoomba, with outreach services to Bathurst and Lithgow.
Phone: 1300 363 967
Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre
Office in Lismore, with outreach services to Casino, Grafton, Kyogle, Tweed Heads,
Murwillumbah, and Pottsville.
Phone: 6621 1000 or 1800 689 889