Community Justice Centres 1800 990 777

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Welcome to Community Justice Centres (CJC)

Are you dealing with a dispute? CJC can help.

Disputes can arise in many areas of life - whether it's a misunderstanding with a neighbour over a fence, a disagreement between you and a family member, conflict in your workplace, or a dispute over debt. CJC is:

- Free
- No waiting lists
- Convenient

- Informal
- Quick and timely
- Accessible

- Confidential
- Voluntary
- Professional

People reach agreement in about 80% of mediations.

Your dispute is about...

Neighbours Image of two men shaking hands.

Family, relationships and children

Business and consumers

Money and debt

Communities and associations

Community languages fact sheets

Visit our publications section for more information and our community languages fact sheets. You can also call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - CJC SERVICE UPDATES

Due to current COVID concerns, CJC will continue to provide services via phone and/or video conference facilities where available. CJC will not be providing in-person services until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to return to standard in-person services in the near future.

Contact us

Do you have a current case with CJC? Email cjc@justice.nsw.gov.au

Do you have a new enquiry? Complete the referral form below.

We welcome your feedback. Click on 'Your Feedback' to the right of this screen.

Referral forms

Use our self-referral form [Accessible DOCX 65KB].

Use our agency referral forms

CJC Members Portal

Information for CJC staff and mediators - Login in to CJC Members Portal.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program

We have a program dedicated to helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people solve their disagreements using CJC mediation services.

Our Aboriginal mediators can help you talk to each other and work it out, but won't take sides or make any decisions for you.

Fact sheets, brochures and information about CJC

We have produced helpful fact sheets and brochures about how mediation can help you resolve your dispute, and about our service.

We have some community language fact sheets. Contact us if you require information in alternative formats.

Popular resources

Better ways to handle conflict [Accessible DOCX 674 KB]

Preparing for mediation booklet [Accessible DOCX 435 KB]

Publication (bulk) order form [Accessible DOC 64 KB]

Client feedback form