Children's Court New South Wales

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About the court

Types of cases the Children’s Court deals with. Also, information about the court's structure, history, service standards and strategic innovations. Plus careers at the court.
Listings

Learn about Children's Court of NSW court sitting arrangements, catchment areas and special arrangements in regional areas.
News

News from the Children's Court by year. News updates include Practice notes issued or updated; changes to particular orders; listing arrangements; events; initiatives and more.
- News 2024
- News 2023
- News 2022
- News 2021
- News 2020
- News 2019
- News 2018
- News 2017
- News 2016
- News 2015
- News 2014
- News 2013
- News 2012
- News 2011
- News 2010
- News 2009
Support at court

Information about safety and security at court; services to support victims, witnesses and defendants; access for people with a disability; interpreters and translators; technology at court and other support services.

Find legal help

Legal help in criminal cases

Legal and support services you can access for criminal matters

Legal help in AVO cases

Legal and support services available for AVO hearings

Legal help in care and protection cases

Legal and support services you can access for care and protection

Legal help in compulsory schooling cases

Legal and support services available for compulsory school cases

Representing yourself

Useful information to consider if you plan to represent yourself; find a law library

Useful links for legal support

Legal services and support that may be useful to you

Last updated: 17 November 2025

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