Relationships Australia – WA Legally Assisted Culturally Appropriate Family Dispute Resolution

Aims to help separating couples reach agreements that are in the best interests of their children. This may be an alternative to going to Family Court.

Support may include

• Caseworker Support: Provide you with culturally sensitive support throughout the process
• Information: Provide you with information on the FDR process, rights of children and parents’ responsibilities
• Referrals: Help to get you linked with appropriate services such as community support, counselling and legal advice
• Individual and Joint Sessions: Meet with an FDR practitioner to gather information and develop a parenting plan
• Interpreter: When required, it can be used to ensure all clients understand the process and what is being discussed

Funding

Government grants and community support.

Eligibility & Access

• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse parents (at least one parent) who have separated or are in the process of separating.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents (at least one parent) who have separated or are in the process of separating.
• Children under the age of 18 years.
• Where there has been a history of Family and Domestic Violence.

This service also extends to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander grandparents and family who wish to reconnect with children.