What NAAFLS does
We provide support, education, and legal representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in matters relating to domestic, family and sexual violence.
Family Law
NAAFLS can help with legal issues relating to a family separating and needing to decide what is best for the children.
Domestic Violence
Our lawyers are experienced in domestic violence matters. We can provide advice and court representation in applying for, or changing, a Domestic Violence Order.
Care and Protection of Children
We can help parents and grandparents when the Department of Children and Families (DCF / Territory Families / welfare) are involved with a family because they have worries for the children.
Victims of Crime Compensation
A person who has been injured (mentally or physically) by a violent crime may be eligible for compensation from the Crimes Victims Services Unit (CVSU).
Housing
Our caseworkers can help existing clients with Housing advocacy, including applications for transfers or priority housing.
Court Support
Do you have to go to court to give evidence? NAAFLS can support clients who need to give evidence in court regarding domestic, family and sexual violence.
Where We Work
We specialise in delivering our services to people living in remote communities and operate through the bush court system. Visit the map to find out when NAAFLS will be in your Community.
Justice in remote NT
We have legal responsibility in Australia that everyone, no matter how remotely they live should have access to the court system.
Travel is a major barrier to accessing courts for many people who live remotely in the NT and our lawyers work with the bush courts system to overcome this barrier.
Bush courts work on a circuit which takes legal teams to remote communities throughout the NT. It’s common for our teams to work within makeshift court rooms when working outside of the bigger towns and centres.
Learn more about the legal services NAAFLS provides below.
Refer to Us
If you would like NAAFLS to help you, or you are referring someone to NAAFLS on their behalf, click the button to access our referral form and we will get in contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers. Check out this section to learn more about how we work and how we can support you.
What is the North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service (NAAFLS)?
NAAFLS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO), providing specialist, culturally safe, trauma informed, legal support services exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV).
We provide services across the Top End, including the Big Rivers region, Katherine, the Tiwi Islands and Nhulunbuy, servicing more than 350,000 km².
Do I have to pay for the service?
NAAFLS is a free service. We do not charge any money for the work we do on your legal case. If there are any associated charges or fees that you need to pay, we will let you know.
Where are NAAFLS offices located?
We have offices in Darwin (Larrakia land), Katherine (Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman land) and Nhulunbuy (Yolŋu land).
You can contact us on 1800 041 998, Monday – Friday from 8.15am to 4.21pm. If you need urgent and immediate help, please call police on 000.