The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) helps people to resolve their own disputes.
The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) helps people to resolve their own disputes. Many disputes can be resolved through communication and negotiation, which can help to reduce costs, delays and legal action.
The Dispute Settlement Centre provides a free service and can offer advice and tips for dealing with matters yourself. The Centre also provides neutral, objective mediators to help you resolve disputes of any size or complexity.
The Dispute Settlement Centre can be contacted on freecall number 1300 372 888 or you may like to visit the Dispute Settlement Centre website
DSCV can assist with many types of disputes, for example:
- air pollution and smoke
- animal behaviour
- body corporate issues
- clubs and organisations
- drainage and water runoff
- family conflicts (but not family law)
- fences
- noise
- parking and other issues relating to entry to your land
- planning and environmental issues
- problems with people's behaviour
- shared households
- trees and gardens
- vehicle property damage (car accidents)
- workplace conflicts
Services provided
The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) is part of the Victorian Department of Justice and provides free dispute resolution services to all Victorians. DSCV offers dispute resolution advice, conflict coaching and mediation services.
DSCV can help you resolve:
- common neighbourhood disputes involving fences, trees, animals, noise and drainage
- disputes about difficult or anti-social behaviour
- workplace disputes
- disputes within committees, clubs or Incorporated Associations.
DSCV does not deal with disputes under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) or involving family violence.