Free Australian family violence and family court information

Courtside Help

A mobile-first support guide for applicants, respondents and families under pressure in Australian family violence and family court systems.

Courtside Help gives plain-language steps, safety contacts, legal support pathways, youth information and community pathways. It is an information resource, not legal advice, and it is designed to be usable when someone is stressed.

What It Does

Courtside Help is built for the moment when family violence, legal systems, safety fears, parenting disputes and paperwork all arrive at once.

The first release is Australia-only so people do not have to choose between countries or decode irrelevant information while they are in crisis. The interface keeps the language plain, the support pathways visible, and the disclaimers clear.

It can be shared as a web app, QR poster, wallet card, sticker, or front-desk handout in courts, police stations, emergency services, community legal centres and family support services.

  • Australia-only first release Keeps the experience focused for Australian family violence services, court language and support pathways.
  • Immediate support contacts Crisis, legal, family violence, youth and community pathways.
  • Applicants and respondents Helps people understand protection orders, court documents, hearings, safety planning and next steps.
  • No account required Opens in a browser and collects no personal story before helping.

Live App

Important: Courtside Help is general information only and not legal advice. If someone is in immediate danger in Australia, call 000.

Print Pack

Share the web app or print the QR pack.

Use it where an applicant, respondent or family member might need a calm next step before they know who to call.

Open Courtside Help