The Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network has reinvigorated the STREETFACE See Me, Respect Me campaign for Seniors Month. We have partnered with the City of Greater Geelong on our campaign, which seeks to humanise and make visible older people living in the Greater Geelong region and to challenge ageism as a key driver
Continue Reading
This year to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network has partnered with the City of Greater Geelong to launch the STREETFACE See Me, Respect Me campaign. Our campaign seeks to humanise and make visible older people living in the Greater Geelong region and to challenge ageism as
Continue Reading
Barwon Community Legal Service (BCLS) has collaborated with Diversitat to provide free information and support for the people of Geelong Afghan communities who have been devastated by the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. This program is funded from remaining Seeking Refuge Project funding obtained in 2016, and is supported by Bellarine for Refugees. The collapse of
Continue Reading
We have a part time opportunity for a suitably qualified social worker to provide support, counselling and advocacy to women who are experiencing, at risk of experiencing or recovering from family violence. You will also recruit, mentor and supervise social work students undertaking professional placement. Applications including a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria
Continue Reading
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. In recognition of this, Barwon Community Legal Service, in collaboration with, The Geelong Women’s Social Action Network invite
Continue Reading Barwon Community Legal Service currently has two exciting opportunities available for a paralegal role and an administrative assistant role. See below position descriptions for further information. PARALEGAL BCLS has a part time opportunity for a suitably qualified person to provide paralegal support to our lawyers, and also to provide reception relief. Applications including a cover
Continue Reading
By Tamara Kotowicz Whether you are being protected by a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) or if there is an application for a FVIO against you, the process can be overwhelming. We have detailed the most important things to know before you attend court. Important! During any level of COVID Restrictions you can leave home
Continue Reading
BY LOUISE THORSEN A robust parenting plan is an important resource for families after separation. It can help to reduce conflict so parents have emotional space to focus on the best interests of their children. The most successful plans are practical, workable and specific, so that everyone knows where they stand and what they are
Continue Reading
BY MARIJANA HAWKINS A criminal offence is an offence or “crime” against the state, as also known as breaking the law. When laws are broken, and they’re considered crimes against the state (or government), they’re known as criminal offences. Crimes against the state are offences which are considered harmful to other people or the community.
Continue Reading
BY MANDI HYLAND We are very excited to re-commence our student program after many months of it being stalled due to COVID-19 lockdowns. It was hard in March 2020 to say farewell to our student volunteers because we went into lockdown. We previously had law students assisting our work by helping our lawyers with administrative
Continue ReadingWe are continuing to provide legal help and support services to our community members remotely via phone. Our office doors are currently closed until Friday 11th June. If you have a legal problem and need help please call us on 1300 430 599 (9am – 5pm Monday to Friday).
Continue Reading
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates to fill a number of vacancies on our board. Working with your fellow directors and the CEO you will contribute to and oversee the achievement of our strategic objectives, whilst remaining accountable for the organization’s overall performance. Candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership,
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. 
Quick exit