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Care & Protection Fact Sheets

The fact sheets contained in this section of the website are designed to help people involved in children’s Court matters concerning the Department of Community Services (DoCS) in care and protection.

They are NOT for parties in family law disputes.

If you are seeking information about family law matters, please refer to the family law fact sheets about attending court and court orders in family law matters. 

Alternately, contact us by email or phone our office on 1300 4FAMILY and we can provide you with a copy.

In the following fact sheets you will find information about:

1. Going to Children’s Court
2. Principles of the Care & Protection Act
3. Stages of Court Proceedings
4. Orders That Can Be Made
5. Varying Orders
6. Your Responsibilities
7. Disputes and Complaints