SUPPORT - COURT BASED SERVICES

EDON Place provides Court Based Services – assistance and support in Bundaberg, Childers, and Gayndah Magistrates Courts. EDON Place supports people (predominantly women) who experience domestic and family violence (aggrieved persons) and who have court proceedings before a Magistrates Court in relation to domestic and family violence matters. Our men’s program provides court support to males (respondents). The support provided assists the client (aggrieved and respondent) to be aware of the court processes and understand the meaning of domestic violence orders and other actions of the court.
EDON Place undertake the following:
  • provision of domestic and family violence specialist knowledge to assist the court process
  • risk assessment and assistance in the preparation of applications for domestic violence orders and variations and revocations to existing orders
  • provision of information regarding the court processes and explanation of conditions of domestic violence orders and their implications to the Client
  • provision of court debriefing, support, information, and referral to other support services for the Client
  • liaison with court staff, police, and advocate on behalf of the client, both individually and collectively
  • networking and liaison with local and state-wide agencies to establish appropriate and timely client pathways (this may include leading or contributing to the development and maintenance of agreements or protocols with courts and other agencies).
  • provide information resources specifically designed for clients in relation to applying for protection orders and understanding court processes.
  • Provide the aggrieved persons access safe rooms in the court precinct

EDON Place does not provide legal advice to clients.
If you require Legal Advice and Support: Legal Aid Queensland on 1300 65 11 88
BUNDABERG MAGISTRATES COURT
Address: 44 Quay Street
PO Box 908
Bundaberg Qld 4670

​Business hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Wednesday, 8.30am to 4.00pm)
Phone: (07) 4326 3800
Fax: (07) 4153 3420
Email: courthouse.bundaberg@justice.qld.gov.au
CHILDERS MAGISTRATES COURT
Address: 67 Churchill Street
PO Box 39
Childers Qld 4660
Business hours: 8.30am-1.00pm and 2.00-4.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 9.30am to 4.00pm, Wednesday
Phone: (07) 4326 3801 – Court enquiries
Phone: (07) 4126 1455 – Transport enquiries
Fax: (07) 4153 3420
Email: courthouse.childers@justice.qld.gov.au
GAYNDAH MAGISTRATES COURT
Address: 20 Capper Street
PO Box 249
Gayndah Qld 4625

Business hours: 8.45am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm, Wednesday
Phone: (07) 4161 4100
Fax: (07) 4161 4102
Email: courthouse.gayndah@justice.qld.gov.au