Police issued Krish with a Family Violence Safety Notice after his niece, Nikita, alleged he had sexually abused her. Krish denied the allegations, and believed that Nikita’s boyfriend had coerced her into making the claims.
May, a family violence survivor, sought to extend her Family Violence Intervention Order. Her ex-partner failed to appear in court, and she believed she could only request a 10-year order.
Evelyn was wrongly listed as a respondent to a Family Violence Intervention Order protecting her ex-husband and daughter. At court, she revealed past family violence and said she suspected the order was being used as a form of control.
Bianca, a refugee student with limited English, faced overwhelming financial and personal barriers in applying for Australian citizenship. Through the PCLC School Lawyer Program, she received vital legal guidance and hands-on support to navigate the complex application process.
Tayla, undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer and facing financial hardship, was referred to PCLC. She had debts from a tattoo removal service she could no longer use and a car loan in collections.
PCLC previously helped June secure a family violence intervention order and parenting orders. After June fell ill, her ex-husband cared for their child, but later refused to return the child and go back to following the parenting orders.
Nora, facing imminent departure from Australia after her ex-husband cancelled her visa sponsorship, urgently needed help filing divorce documents. The Court registry referred Nora to PCLC’s FASS duty lawyer, who provided immediate support and prepared Nora’s documents with interpreter assistance.
After fleeing family violence, Kate faced threats and controlling behaviour from her ex-partner, who later refused to return their child.
The Street Law Coffee Van outreach worker met Steffi during a visit to a program that supports people experiencing homelessness. Over a coffee, Steffi explained she had been served with a Family Violence Intervention Order, which included a condition that she could not return to the home she had previously shared with her ex-partner. As a result, Steffi was now living in her car.
Ben was a vulnerable rooming house resident in his 60s with complex mental health issues, who feared leaving his room.
