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To recognise International Women’s Day, Barwon Community Legal Service was proud to take part in events across our region that honoured women’s leadership, resilience and cultural identity, all through the lens of this year’s powerful theme: Balancing the Scales. CEO Bryanna Connell was honoured to speak at the WorkSafe International Women’s Day event, hosted by

On Friday 24 October this year, the Barwon region came together for the Changing Minds & Positive Ageing Expo 2025, an event that continues to make a powerful statement about positive ageing and community connection. Celebration of connection, inclusion and empowerment Hosted by the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network in partnership with the

A powerful new intergenerational storybook has been launched, inviting families across the Barwon region to rethink ageing and embrace respect across generations.  A Life Encyclopedia I am, I can, I do was developed through a collaborative storytelling initiative, with local children’s author Sally Wilson and young artists Ruby Lord and Samantha Farnsworth creating a joyful rethinking of what

International Volunteer Day is a chance for us to recognise and acknowledge the significant contributions of our volunteers, and the important role they play in our community legal service helping our clients with their legal problems. We are proud of the commitment and dedication all our volunteers display in their roles.  The diverse skills, talents

At Barwon Community Legal Service, we believe in a just society, where everyone has equal access to the law and feels safe, respected, and empowered. Our rebrand reflects that belief. It’s been an amazing evolution over recent years. Our work proudly spans legal assistance, education, advocacy, and prevention. We needed a brand that could grow

Join us at the 2025 Changing Minds & Positive Ageing Expo — a free, welcoming event that celebrates older people, builds community connections, and shares practical support for ageing well. The Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network and the Dementia Agency Network Geelong (DANG) invite the community to the 2025 Changing Minds & Positive Ageing

Six regional Victorian community legal services have welcomed $2.7 million in funding for a new project that will map the unique housing challenges facing regional, rural and remote communities, enhance service coordination and advocate for evidence-based investment. Led by Bendigo and Shepparton-based ARC Justice, the Collaborate for Change: Advancing Housing Justice in Regional Victoria project

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