May 10, 2024
Proposed Bill that would ban citizens from designated countries from entering Australia and criminalise some migrants is inhumane
The Federal Government is seeking to legislate the Migration Amendment (Removals and Other Measures) Bill 2024, which we believe to be inhumane and discriminatory.
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May 08, 2024
No budget cuts to community legal sector, but without additional funding huge legal need will remain unmet
Victorian Community Legal Centres are disappointed that yesterday's budget announcement did not include a much-needed injection of additional funding to the Victorian community legal sector.
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May 06, 2024
Community Legal Centres struggling to provide critical family violence support as funding trails demand
The community legal sector plays a critical role in keeping women and children safe from family violence, forming a key part of the network of services involved in family violence support. Yet a lack of funding for the family violence services that Community Legal Centres provide means that centres are forced to turn away thousands of victim survivors of family violence in need of their assistance.
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May 03, 2024
Fundraising workshop is a step towards building the sector’s financial sustainability for the future
On Wednesday 1 May, the Federation hosted a Community Legal Centre Fundraising Workshop with Amplify Fundraising. The all-day, in-person event focused on the unique fundraising opportunities for Community Legal Centres and was a great forum for the Victorian sector to connect, build skills, and strengthen relationships.
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April 24, 2024
Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner Strong Foundations grant recipients announced
The Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner (VLSB+C) has announced the successful recipients of its inaugural Strong Foundations grants funding stream.
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