February 01, 2023
Smart Justice for Women: response to the Coroner’s findings into the death of Veronica Nelson
Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers: This statement contains references to a deceased person.
On Monday, Coroner Simon McGregor delivered his findings from the Inquest into the death of proud Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson, who died in custody at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre after being refused bail for minor offences. While alone in her cell as her health deteriorated and she lay dying, her calls for help were repeatedly ignored by prison staff.
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August 10, 2022
Advocating for young people
When we think of the law, we often think it is the domain of adults, of those over the age of 18 who are most likely to be impacted and need support from legal professionals.
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Community Legal Centres on the Frontline: Women in Mitchell Shire supported to help other women address family violence
A new program for women in Mitchell Shire will help address the very high rates of family violence in the community.
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May 13, 2022
New report reveals inclusive nature of the community legal sector
The Victorian Community Legal Centre workforce is more inclusive than the public service, a new report from the Victoria Law Foundation has found.
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May 03, 2022
Budget response: Community Legal Centres need to be at the heart of a healthy Victoria
The Federation of Community Legal Centres has welcomed the Victorian State Budget’s focus on improving healthcare services across Victoria but notes that to ensure a fair and just Victoria, community legal services need to be better funded into the future.
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