Barwon South West Region Networkers
Barwon South West Region Networker volunteers are highly trained community members who provide non-legal support and assistance to court users; victims, witnesses, accused and their friends and families, before and during their court experiences at:
- Warrnambool Magistrates Court
- Geelong Magistrates Court
- Colac Magistrates Court
Volunteers can:
- give you support and information about going to court
- explain court processes
- provide information about accessing legal support
- assist you to feel safe while at court
- help to arrange access to a secure room if required
- familiarize you with the court beforehand, so you know where to go
- provide information about how to access an interpreter
- be a support person in court
- provide support while you give your evidence in a remote witness facility
- help explain decisions that affect you
- help you with completing online applications
- refer you to other community services that can help you with legal questions, health, housing and family violence issues, as well as any other issues you may be experiencing
- advocate for your individual (non-legal) needs and circumstances at court
Additional Requirements
- National Police Check (have no criminal history of violence, drug offences, sex offences or crimes against children)
- Working with Children Check (Victoria only)
- International Police Check (if you have lived outside of Australia for 12 months in the past 10 years)
- Referee Checks
To express an interest in joining us, please submit an application form.
