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Barwon Community Legal Service (BCLS) has marked 40 years of delivering free legal advice and support to people across the Barwon region – four decades of standing alongside some of the most vulnerable members of our community. The 40th anniversary celebration on Thursday 28 May brought together current and former staff, community partners and organisations,

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

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

Residents impacted by the Otway Ranges bushfires are encouraged to attend the Carlisle River Community Fun Day on Saturday 28 March, from 11am to 2pm. Barwon Community Legal Service will attend the event to provide free legal information and referrals, joined by specialist services Consumer Action Law Centre (CALC) and Mortgage Stress Victoria to support

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