
Family Violence Prevention Legal Services
Many Rivers is a legal support service for First Nations individuals and families who have been involved in, or at risk of, Domestic or Family Violence.
At Many Rivers FVPLS, our focus is on clients who have been through, or are still going through, Domestic or Family Violence.
Our support workers are here to support First Nations clients.
Funded by the Australian Government through the FVPLS Program administered by Legal Aid NSW, Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention & Legal Service (FVPLS) has teams in Grafton and Kempsey.
We accept walk-ins or scheduled appointments via referrals from other services.
We understand clients can be in many different stages of their healing journey, and we are here to support clients where they are at, in any way we can.
Our teams provide comprehensive support to individuals and families through the following key services:
Free Legal Advice; Guidance on legal rights and options.
Court Support; Assistance in navigating the court process, including emotional and practical support.
Parental Rights Advocacy; Helping parents understand and protect their rights.
Victim Support; Compassionate aid for victims of crime or abuse, ensuring safety and access to resources.
Education & Community Building; Workshops, programs, and initiatives to empower and connect communities.
Case Management; Personalised support to coordinate services and achieve positive outcomes.
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Contact our Grafton office to find out more and ask for the Many Rivers team, or directly ask for Tegan or Aubrey. You can also email:
manyriverslegal@gurehlgam.com.au
Are you in the Kempsey area?
Visit Many Rivers FVPLS at 9 Elbow Street during office hours, or book an appointment by emailing legal@gurehlgam.com.au or by calling 02 6562 5856.
24-hour crisis support numbers for users seeking immediate assistance:
Triple zero (000)
1300Yarn 13 92 76
1800Respect 1800 737 732
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Lifeline Australia 13 11 14
Nightly text line 0477 131 114



