Support services for parents, families and young people

If you need legal resources or support, you can contact the following organisations.

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NT Anti-Discrimination Commission

Public education and training, handling complaints and community engagement regarding individual rights and responsibilities.

For more information, call 1800 813 846 or go to the NT Anti-Discrimination Commission website.

Australian Human Rights Commission

Promotion and protection of human rights in Australia, including sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status.

For more information, go to the Australian Human Rights Commission website.

Centrelink

Information about entitlements to financial support, including young people becoming independent.

For more information, go to the Australian Government's Services Australia website.

Child Support

Information, resources and referrals regarding social and health-related payments and services.

For more information, call 131 272 or go to the Australian Government's Services Australia website.

Family Court of Australia

Assistance to resolve complex legal family disputes, including separation and divorce, parenting and domestic and family violence issues.

For more information, go to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia website.

Family Relationships Online

Information and support for children, young people, parents, grandparents and carers about family relationship issues including building better relationships, family dispute resolution and arrangements for children post-separation.

For more information, call 1800 050 321 or go to the Family Relationships Online website.

Youth Law Australia

Legal information for children and young people.

For more information, go to the Youth Law Australia website.

Office of the Children’s Commissioner NT

Deals with complaints about services provided to vulnerable children.

For more information, call 1800 259 256 or go to the Office of the Children’s Commissioner NT website.

NT Legal Aid Commission

Legal advice and information.

For more information, call 1800 019 343 or go to the NT Legal Aid Commission website.

Working with children clearance

Information on the NT's working with children clearance (Ochre Card) for people who work or volunteer in child-related work.

Read more about working with children clearance.