Overview
Facing fragmented access to family law support, the team behind iRefer VIC partnered with Aerion Technologies to develop a seamless, searchable platform for legal professionals and families. Through a user-focused design and robust technical implementation, iRefer VIC now enables swift connections to over 1,000 family law services across Victoria.
iRefer VIC is an initiative of the Victorian Family Law Pathways Network (VFLPN), dedicated to improving the experience of individuals navigating family law. Their mission is to make support services more accessible for separated or separating families, self-represented litigants, lawyers, and community support workers across Victoria. By uniting service providers through a digital directory, iRefer VIC champions collaboration and simplified access within the legal sector.
Before engaging Aerion Technologies, users seeking family law support in Victoria faced a maze of disconnected directories, out-of-date resources, and inconsistent information across government and community sectors. Lawyers, families, and support workers struggled to:
Quickly locate relevant, up-to-date family law services
Make or receive direct referrals in a timely manner
Confidently recommend resources to vulnerable clients in high-pressure environments (such as court settings)
The existing approach often resulted in missed opportunities for support and additional stress for families during difficult transitions.
Aerion Technologies took a consultative, user-centric approach from discovery through to system launch:
Discovery & Consultation: Facilitated workshops with legal professionals, court staff, and VFLPN stakeholders to map out user journeys and pain points.
Research & Data Analysis: Analyzed existing service directories, referral pathways, and digital access needs across multiple devices and court settings.
Strategic Planning: Collaborated with the client to prioritize accessibility, speed, and integrations with existing systems.
Technology Selection & Custom Development: Designed and built a multi-platform solution—including web, desktop, iOS, Android apps, and secure kiosk installations—tailored to users’ diverse needs.
iRefer VIC’s new platform, engineered by Aerion Technologies, delivered a comprehensive transformation:
Multi-Platform Access: Web app, desktop, iOS, and Android support, ensuring reach to all user groups.
Referral Kiosk Integration: Deployment to kiosks in key court locations, with interfaces optimized for assisted use by volunteers.
Dynamic Service Directory: Over 1,000 government-funded family law services, categorized and searchable by keywords and filters—updated for accuracy.
User-Centric UX/UI: Clean, intuitive design for quick navigation under time-sensitive or stressful circumstances.
Accessibility and Security: Built for reliability, privacy, and compliance with government standards.
Free, Public Use: No fees or registration required, ensuring zero barriers to support.
Ongoing Support & Training: Enablement sessions for court volunteers and support workers to maximize adoption.
Implementation Highlights:
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Custom development in modern web frameworks and mobile technologies
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Robust database design for real-time updates of service listings
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Optimized kiosk mode for public environments
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Technical SEO improvements to maximize discovery and usage online
>1,000 services made accessible through a unified directory
Multi-device usage enabled, extending reach to legal professionals and the general public
Reduced referral times for support workers and court staff
Streamlined service discovery, improving navigation for vulnerable families
Increased collaboration among legal and support service providers
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