June 29, 2020
COVID-19 funding a boost for the sector
The Federation of Community Legal Centres has welcomed more than $14 million over two years in State and Federal Government funding for Victorian Community Legal Centres in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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June 24, 2020
Getting the most from working together: integrated services report
A new report, commissioned by the Federation of Community Legal Centres and funded by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, has shone a spotlight on the impact, effectiveness and opportunities for the future of integrated services in Victoria.
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June 23, 2020
CLCs on the frontline: Social Security Rights Victoria
Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) is a statewide specialist community legal centre focused on providing information, advice and representation around Centrelink payments and decisions. SSRV also runs a range of education activities around Australia’s social security system.
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June 22, 2020
Federation statement: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody
We stand with Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), Djirra and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and community groups in their fight to end Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody.
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June 15, 2020
CLCs on the frontline - Inner Melbourne Community Legal
Inner Melbourne Community Legal (IMCL) is a community legal centre covering the CBD, Carlton, Docklands, Parkville, West Melbourne and North Melbourne. They provide information, advice and representation to people experiencing social and economic disadvantage who live, work, study or access community services in those areas.
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