We get a lot of clients asking how they approach making arrangements for their children following a separation. Here are the basics. Parents are encouraged to work together in making arrangements for their children following a separation. This may include who the children live with, how much time they spend time with each parent, where
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BY MARIJANA HAWKINS Have you been involved in a motor vehicle accident? Are you unsure of what to do afterwards? Confused about motor vehicle insurance? Read below to find out what to do if you have a bingle. STOP your vehicle. ASSIST in any way you can. EXCHANGE YOUR DETAILS (car registration details, name and
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BY SHANE FOYSTER The top 5 things you need to know when buying a car privately or online. We often speak to people who bought a car from a private seller after seeing an ad on social media or a website. Here are 5 things we wish all our clients knew before they buy a
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This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network and Barwon Community Legal Service is standing alongside the City of Greater Geelong to partner on the Inheritance Not An Entitlement Campaign. This social media campaign features a series of short films that challenge commonly held myths about inheritance and
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Melisa Veljan started as one of our valued law student volunteers leading to experience across many areas of law. Eventually she was employed by BCLS while juggling university and other employment. Melisa shares her experience for Volunteers Week 2021. I ran into my former high school principal when I was working in a retail job
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Our community lawyer, Shane Foyster, spoke to Tom and Loggy on K-Rock about employment rights and COVID-19. [button href=”https://www.krock.com.au/shows/fresh-daily/our-blog/112660-employment-law-explained-with-shane-foyster-from-bcls” target=”_blank” css_classes=”button_hilite “]Listen here[/button]
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Our community Lawyer, Emma Cvitak, talked to Stampsy and Josh on K-Rock about Centrelink, and answered these common questions arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. – I’ve lost my job because of COVID-19, what Centrelink payments am I eligible for? – Does my partner’s income and assets matter? – So you’ve figured out which payment
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The outbreak of COVID-19 continues to pose a significant health threat to people across the globe. As the nature of the outbreak changes, the response from relevant authorities is evolving accordingly. BCLS will continue to provide legal help and support services to our community members as best we can. Our clients, staff and volunteers are
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We have partnered with Western Heights College to establish a school lawyer program. Damien Pitts of BCLS is the school lawyer and is part of Western Height’s well-being team, which includes a school nurse, psychologist, and chaplain. Damien is at Western Heights every Wednesday and Friday. All Western Heights students are welcome to see Damien
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Did you know that the longer you leave an infringement notice (a fine), the more serious it can become? Get legal help early and don’t leave it too late. There are a number of ways you can receive a fine. Some examples of common fines are: Speeding or red light fines – issued by a
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Not only can we assist a client to apply for and obtain a Family Violence Intervention Order but we can also help with associated legal problems such as fines, consumer debt and Centrelink. Cassandra* is a single mum of two primary school aged children. Cassandra called us a couple of days after making her application
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Both of the newest members of our team have significant experience within the sector and most recently working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and in remote communities. How long have you been with BCLS? Damien: Two and a half months. Alex: While I have only been at BCLS for the last six months
Continue ReadingBarwon Community Legal Service acknowledges the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and work, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 
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