Contacts
Children’s Court of Victoria
www.childrenscourt.vic.gov.au
The Children’s Court hears matters at locations throughout metropolitan and country Victoria; see the court’s website for addresses.
Children’s Koori Court of Victoria
www.childrenscourt.vic.gov.au/criminal-division/koori-court
The Children’s Koori Court also hears matters in Bairnsdale, Dandenong, Geelong, Hamilton, Heidelberg, Mildura, Morwell, Portland, Shepparton, Swan Hill and Warrnambool; see the court’s website for addresses.
Neighbourhood Justice Centre’s Children’s Court
www.neighbourhoodjustice.vic.gov.au
The Neighbourhood Justice Centre is a community justice centre. It is unique in Australia for its wrap-around court and social services approach.
Victorian Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH)
www.dffh.vic.gov.au
Youth Diversion Service
www.childrenscourt.vic.gov.au/criminal-division/youth-diversion-service
Contacts
Chapter: 1.4: The Children’s Court
Contributor: James Gorman, Partner, Gorman & Hannan; Accredited Specialist (Children’s Law)
Current as of: 1 September 2024
Law Handbook Page: 46
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