Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) in Gippsland: Presentation and Support Forums Overview
"Discover the integrated services of FASS providing free legal assistance and social support for family violence survivors in Gippsland. Learn about FASS operations, eligibility, team roles, and referral methods for accessing help."
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OFFICIAL Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) Presentation to Gippsland Family Violence Alliance- practice and connection forums Bairnsdale 17thJuly, Leongatha 18thJuly 2024
OFFICIAL What is FASS? FASS is an integrated service providing free duty lawyer assistance and holistic social supports for people impacted by family violence with matters in the family law courts. Established in 2017 at Melbourne and Dandenong registries of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) Expanded to FCFCOA circuit locations in Victoria in late 2022 National program administered by Legal Aid Commissions in all states
OFFICIAL How does FASS operate? At Melbourne and Dandenong FCFCOA registries: Full time service (9am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday when Court sitting) In-person and remote assistance At FCFCOA circuit locations in Victoria: Available during circuit sittings and fortnightly JR lists In-person and remote assistance
OFFICIAL Who can access FASS? Clients are eligible for FASS services if: They or a family member have experienced, used or are alleged to have used family violence in the relationship; and They need assistance with family law (and related child protection or family violence IVOs) There is a sufficient nexus with family law proceedings. FASS services are not means tested.
OFFICIAL How does FASS operate?
OFFICIAL What do the FASS roles involve? Duty Lawyer Family Violence Worker Mental Health Worker Procedural and/or advice MARAM risk assessment Suicide risk assessment Document preparation Safety planning Mental health safety planning Appearances Referrals for ongoing support Referrals for ongoing support Referral for ongoing assistance (legally aided or private) Emotional support Emotional support
OFFICIAL Who is the Morwell circuit FASS team? Heading 2
OFFICIAL How to refer to FASS FASS telephone line (03) 8610 9803 In-person referrals: At Melbourne & Dandenong FCFCOA registries During in-person circuit sittings
OFFICIAL Example case studies Interim FVIO Past family violence Recent separation, allegations of FV Family law parenting proceedings court date in a few days Family law proceedings final hearing Other parent failed to return child after agreed time Client does not have a lawyer Client has their own lawyer No court date or court orders
OFFICIAL FASS Contacts Referrals to FASS FASS phone line on (03) 8610 9803 for triage, assessment & referral Questions about FASS program VLA Family Law Projects team - fyclprojects@vla.vic.gov.au
