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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...

The Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network and the Dementia Agency Network Geelong (DANG) are hosting the Changing Mind & Positive Ageing Expo,...

By Madelaine Landini, Senior Lawyer, Barwon Community Legal Service Disclaimer:  This article contains legal information only. For legal advice specific to your circumstances, speak...

Barwon Community Legal Service (BCLS) is encouraging community members to get their knitting needles ready as they launch an exciting initiative aimed at bringing...

Staying safe online and navigating online behaviour can be tricky, but, there are resources that can help. The eSafety Commissioner is an independent government...

Barwon Community Legal Service wholeheartedly supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supports a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming First Nations Voice to...

Between 2015 and 2019, the Robodebt scheme was responsible for raising Centrelink debts through an unlawful averaging process using Australian Taxation Office (ATO) income...

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...

We know that navigating the DSP system can be tricky and confusing. In this post, we focus on some of the ‘medical rules’ that...

  Why did you decide to become a lawyer / barrister and what work were you doing previously?  My origin story is unusual. Previous...

  Ending a relationship can be a challenging and emotional time for all concerned.  Getting legal and financial advice early will help to reduce...

The breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship can be a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved. In Australia, there are two...