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We stand alongside the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) and 91 representatives of ACCOs, community services, family violence and legal organisations in launching an open letter advocating for Poccum’s Law. As a collective voice, we strongly condemn the suite of knee-jerk bail law changes that will be introduced to Parliament this week. We know they

Terry and Robin’s Story Our HELP Program is a health justice partnership that provides early intervention legal assistance to patients experiencing disadvantage in trusted health settings across the Barwon region. We partner with all our major health services in our region to deliver this service and deliver our program in partnership with Barwon Health, Colac

The Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network and the Dementia Agency Network Geelong (DANG) are hosting the Changing Mind & Positive Ageing Expo, an exciting and inclusive free event aimed at celebrating positive ageing. The Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network is led by Barwon Community Legal Service and is one of ten

By Madelaine Landini, Senior Lawyer, Barwon Community Legal Service Disclaimer:  This article contains legal information only. For legal advice specific to your circumstances, speak to a lawyer. Here are our top 10 tips to help you avoid legal issues when buying a second-hand car. 1. Work out your budget Cars come with ongoing costs including

Barwon Community Legal Service (BCLS) is encouraging community members to get their knitting needles ready as they launch an exciting initiative aimed at bringing our community together while shining a vibrant spotlight on the important and often invisible issue of elder abuse. Introducing the Barwon Urban Knitting Community Project, a dynamic endeavour led by the

Staying safe online and navigating online behaviour can be tricky, but, there are resources that can help. The eSafety Commissioner is an independent government agency that aims to ‘empower all Australians to have safer, more positive online experiences’. Information to Help You Stay Safe Online  The eSafety Commissioner has a heap of resources that can:

Barwon Community Legal Service wholeheartedly supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supports a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming First Nations Voice to Parliament referendum. Our support for the ‘Yes’ vote is anchored in our vision for a just society where all people have equal access to, and status under the law and a

Between 2015 and 2019, the Robodebt scheme was responsible for raising Centrelink debts through an unlawful averaging process using Australian Taxation Office (ATO) income information. As a result of this, a Royal Commission was established in August 2022 tasked with looking at what happened and to come up with recommendations to ensure the same mistakes

We’re excited to share the Victorian community legal sector’s 10-Year Plan, which was launched on 19 June. Building on 50 years of the community legal movement in Victoria, and developed by Victorian Community Legal Centres, collaborators, and the people and communities we work with, the Plan provides a roadmap for the sector to ensure meaningful

We know that navigating the DSP system can be tricky and confusing. In this post, we focus on some of the ‘medical rules’ that apply to the DSP. There has been a recent change to these rules that occurred in April 2023. To help you understand this change and how it applies to the way

  Why did you decide to become a lawyer / barrister and what work were you doing previously?  My origin story is unusual. Previous to law I was working in hospitality. Part owner/cook, Quattro Stagioni Café, Lorne Fish n Chips, and Apollo Pizzeria. At one time, I ran those three businesses along the coast, in

  Ending a relationship can be a challenging and emotional time for all concerned.  Getting legal and financial advice early will help to reduce anxiety and give clear guidance about what to expect moving forward.   What is a property settlement? When a couple separates, a family law property settlement directs how the assets of