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Youth legal services

We provide legal information and assistance to children, young people and parents. We work to:

  • protect the legal rights of children and young people
  • make sure children and young people get a fair go in court.

What can we help you with?

We can help you if you are going to the Children’s Court for criminal or family matters. We can help you: 

  • find out what is going to happen
  • work out the best way to tell your story in court
  • make sure that the court listens to your side of things
  • work out the best way to handle your case
  • go into the court room with you and speak for you.

How can you get help?

Call VLA Legal Information Service on (03) 9269 0120 or 1800 677 402 (country callers) to find out how we can help you.

Related publication

Youth Legal Service - PDF, 472.0kb Brochure about how our Youth legal Service can help young people going to the Children's Court