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We can help you understand the review process but we cannot give you advice about your case.

There are professional people (for example, lawyers) and other organisations that can help you with your review.

Help from a lawyer

The following organisations may be able to provide you with legal assistance, or help you find a lawyer.

Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission

The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission provides legal services, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.

Phone: 1800 019 343

Community Legal Centres (CLCs)

Darwin Community Legal Service provides free legal information, advice and representation on particular areas of law, including Child Support.

Phone: (08) 8982 1111 or freecall 1800 812 953

There are also women’s legal services that may be able to help.

Law Society of NT

The Law Society NT can help you find a private lawyer. 

Phone: (08) 8981 5104 


Help for Indigenous Australians

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency provides many legal services to Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory, including help with Child Support issues.

Phone (free-call within the NT only):  

  • Darwin: 1800 898 251
  • Throughcare: 1800 321 201
  • Katherine: 1800 897 728
  • Tennant Creek/Alice Springs: 1800 636 079