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Latest News
Services concluding at Melbourne and Dandenong Family Courts
After more than 20 years of supporting people in Family Court, Court Network will conclude its services following the end of program funding.
Connection and celebration at the 2026 Networker Event
Court Network’s annual Networker Event brought staff and volunteers together to connect, learn and celebrate the impact of our Networkers.
Volunteer Voice: From classroom to courtroom
After many years as an English and social studies teacher, Catherine was ready to take her career in a new direction. Enter Court Network.
The Hon. Kathy Williams steps down as President
After six years as President of the Court Network Board, The Hon. Kathy Williams has announced she will be stepping down.
Nooria’s story: Celebrating National Youth Volunteer Week
When 24-year-old Nooria started looking for a place to volunteer, she wasn’t drawn to the busiest cause; she was drawn to the quietest gap.
Community Connections Wyndham has opened its doors
Our state-of-the-art Community Connections hub at Wyndham Law Courts helps court users get information, support, and referrals!
Court Network In The News
- Court’s Verdict: Marie’s a Star, The Weekend Courier, 3 October 2026. View Article Here.
- Family violence victims to lose vital access to justice, AAP, 13 July 2026. View Article Here.
- DV survivors to be left ‘vulnerable’ after funding withdrawn for court volunteers, News.com.au, 31 May 2026. View Article Here.
- Law courts’ volunteers thanked, Ballarat Times, 30 May 2026. View Article Here.
- Court volunteers celebrated for decades of endless support, Lawyers Weekly, 11 April 2025. View Article Here.
- Honour for court support roles, Colac Herald, 3 January 2025. View Article Here.
- Court Network’s longest volunteer celebrates four decades of service, WIN TV, 19 November 2025. View Article Here.
Media Releases
- Volunteers supporting vulnerable court users face program shutdown. View Media Release.
- Thousands of Australian families left to face court alone as funding deadline looms. View Media Release.
- Ballarat Brunch to celebrate Victorian Law Week and National Volunteer Week. View Media Release.
- Volunteers vital in new Wyndham Law Courts. View Media Release.
- Court Network celebrates 45 years with a who’s who of justice leaders. View Media Release.
- Experts reveal ableism in Australian courts. View Media Release.
- Volunteer rates plummet, but some are celebrating decades of service. View Media Release.
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