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April 2026 – Collaborate for Change project update

In recognition of the ongoing housing crisis throughout rural and regional Victoria, we are proud to be a key partner in the statewide Collaborate for Change project. As one of six regional and rural Community Legal Centres working on the project, we are leading local engagement to shine a light on how the housing crisis

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Supporting community and shaping careers: Barwon Community Legal Service welcomes two new Emerging Lawyers

Barwon Community Legal Service is proud to welcome Div and Biftu through the Emerging Lawyers Program, a statewide initiative led by Women’s Legal Service Victoria to strengthen the community legal sector and expand access to family violence and family law support. The program combines structured supervision, specialised training and best‑practice service models to support early‑career

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Balancing the Scales: Celebrating Women’s Strength, Culture and Justice on International Women’s Day 2026

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

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New children’s storybook challenges ageism and celebrates intergenerational connection

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

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MEDIA RELEASE: Connecting, Creating and Celebrating Age at The Changing Minds & Positive Ageing Expo

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

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MEDIA RELEASE: Regional Community Legal Services Unite to Tackle Housing Crisis

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

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