Children's Court Assistance Scheme
The Children's Court Assistance Scheme (CCAS) supports young people appearing on criminal charges at Parramatta and Bidura Children's Courts.
The Children's Court Assistance Scheme is funded by the Public Purpose Fund. The CCAS program is administered by the NSW Legal Aid Commission.
Our service is part of a state-wide program of Children's Court Support Services.
Visit the Legal Aid (CCAS) website for infomation on schemes that service Illawarra, Hunter, Macarthur, and the Central Coast local Courts.
We provide:
- Information about court processes and outcomes,
- Informal counselling,
- Conflict resolution and
- Referrals to services such as drug and alcohol programs, conselling and accomodation,
Tips for Going to Court
- If you are under 18 you are entitled to free legal assistance from Legal Aid or the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS).
- Don't miss your court date. You are legally required to attend your hearing.
- Bring all your court or police paperwork with you.
- Wear clean neat clothes and don't wear caps, sunnies, or beanies into
the courtroom. - It is helpful to have your parents, a youth worker or your employer
with you. - It can take a long time before you go into court so bring lunch and
something to read . - Your case may not be finalised on the day and you may have to return. Remember to get your new court date.
Remember you can call the Legal Aid Youth Hotline on 1800 101 810.
Mon-Friday 9 am - 12 pm and 24 hours on weekends.
Contact and Volunteering
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Parramatta Children's Court
2 George St, Parramatta
Monday to Friday from 9:00am.
0418 520 461
(02) 8688 1622
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Bidura Children's Court
357 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00am.
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Volunteering
The scheme is heavily dependent on volunteer youth workers under the supervision of the scheme coordinators.
If you are interested in volunteering, call:
(02) 8833 0920
Or email: macquarie_nsw@clc.net.au
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