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MEDIA RELEASE: Despite an increase in family violence, legal services remain unfunded in Geelong Specialist Family Violence Court

Friday March 31, 2023 Despite an increase in family violence, legal services remain unfunded in Geelong Specialist Family Violence Court. Geelong is one of...

Child Support

Children are entitled to financial support from both parents, even if the parents are separated, or the child was a result of a short-term...

Parenting Arrangements

We get a lot of clients asking how they approach making arrangements for their children following a separation. Here are the basics. Parents are...

Reinvigorating our STREETFACE See Me, Respect Me Campaign for Seniors Month

The Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network has reinvigorated the STREETFACE See Me, Respect Me campaign for Seniors Month. We have partnered with...

STREETFACE See Me, Respect Me Campaign for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

This year to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network has partnered with the City of Greater...

Barwon Community Legal Service extends Seeking Refuge Project to support Afghan Refugees

Barwon Community Legal Service (BCLS) has collaborated with Diversitat to provide free information and support for the people of Geelong Afghan communities who have...

Family Violence Intervention Orders – Things to know before you attend court

By Tamara Kotowicz Whether you are being protected by a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) or if there is an application for a FVIO...

Tips for Creating Parenting Arrangements after a Separation

BY LOUISE THORSEN A robust parenting plan is an important resource for families after separation.  It can help to reduce conflict so parents have...

Criminal Offences – How we can help and where you can go

BY MARIJANA HAWKINS A criminal offence is an offence or “crime” against the state, as also known as breaking the law. When laws are...

Have You Been Involved In A Motor Vehicle Accident?

BY MARIJANA HAWKINS Have you been involved in a motor vehicle accident? Are you unsure of what to do afterwards? Confused about motor vehicle...

BCLS Welcomes Back Students

BY MANDI HYLAND We are very excited to re-commence our student program after many months of it being stalled due to COVID-19 lockdowns. It...

Buying a car privately? Read this first!

BY SHANE FOYSTER The top 5 things you need to know when buying a car privately or online. We often speak to people who...

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