June 29, 2020
Federation supports removal of presumption of shared parental responsibility
The Federation of Community Legal Centres has welcomed a new Bill that seeks to remove the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility in cases of parental separation.
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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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