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Victoria Law Foundation is an independent not-for-profit sharing information and ideas to help Victorians understand the legal system.
Melbourne
Joined April 2010
And that’s a close to Victorian Law Week 2025! After more than 100 events across metropolitan and regional Victoria, thousands of people had the opportunity to learn what to do and where to get help when life and the law meet. Read our recap! https://t.co/EJbQKyhe8w
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With only 8% of households meeting income and asset eligibility criteria for legal aid, many people are ineligible for free legal assistance. Our new paper explores the criteria for legal aid in Australia and the subsequent consequences. Read at https://t.co/mxvFFVa721
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We all encounter legal issues at one time or another. What do you do when law meets life? Check out the range of event recordings and on-demand content from this year's Law Week! https://t.co/pRYMmxNYey
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The Yoorrook Justice Commission Walk for Truth is underway, walking from Gunditjmara Country in Portland to Victorian Parliament on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country on 18 June. Register now to join for as little or as much of the walk as you like: https://t.co/vWJxcxrFA9
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Learn how to protect your wishes and support your loved ones with insights from local professionals at this session on estate planning - complete with a decadent afternoon tea!
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May 23, 2025 - Enjoy scones, tea, and expert advice at this fun and practical estate planning session for all ages.
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Come along to meet individuals with diverse lived experiences for one-on-one conversations around the justice system, mental health, recovery and resilience.
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May 22, 2025 - Come along to ‘borrow’ living books—individuals with diverse lived experiences—for meaningful, one-on-one conversations around the justice system, mental health, recovery and resilie...
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The Honourable Susan Crennan AC KC, in conversation with Archibald Prize-winning artist, Lewis Miller.
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May 21, 2025 - The Honourable Susan Crennan AC KC, in conversation with Archibald Prize-winning artist, Lewis Miller.
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If you think you may have a legal problem with family law and estates, learn where you can start to resolve your problem and receive general advice at this event.
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May 20, 2025 - Receive general advice and start the journey to resolving your family law and estate problems with these free drop-ins.
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Learn about the evolving legal landscape, as this presentation will cover lawyers' ethical responsibilities, updates on intervention orders, and recent changes in family law, with a focus on family violence.
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May 19, 2025 - Learn about the evolving legal landscape, specifically the effect of family violence within the context of recent legislative changes.
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This is an online professional development workshop for teachers of VCE and civics and citizenship teachers who would like strategies for quickly developing up-to-date and well-researched case studies.
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May 19, 2025 - This is an online professional development workshop for teachers of VCE and civics and citizenship teachers who would like strategies for quickly developing up-to-date and well-resea...
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Join the Walk for Truth from Portland to Parliament with the Yoorrook Justice Commission. The journey aims to bring everyone together to celebrate the strength of Aboriginal people.
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May 25, 2025 - Join the Walk for Truth from Portland to Parliament with the Yoorrook Justice Commission.
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Discover what ethical obligations lawyers have, as well as information about intervention orders and family law updates.
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May 19, 2025 - Discover what ethical obligations lawyers have, as well as information about intervention orders and family law updates.
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Grab a coffee and join this online session designed for 30–50-year-old women about the importance of having a will, and why women in particular need a will and what could go wrong without a will.
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May 21, 2025 - Grab a coffee and join this online session designed for 30–50-year-old women about the necessity of a will to protect your interests.
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Discover how Court Network volunteers stand beside, empower, and instill confidence in court users. You'll get to meet these dedicated individuals, understand their crucial support, and ask any questions you may have.
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May 19, 2025 - Discover how Court Network volunteers stand beside, empower, and instill confidence in court users.
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Discover at this event how schools, community legal centres and community services can collaborate to support young people facing common legal challenges.
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May 22, 2025 - Discover how schools, community legal centres and community services can collaborate to support young people facing common legal challenges.
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This panel discussion will celebrate diverse leaders at the Bar and explore how their backgrounds have shaped their careers and leadership journeys.
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May 20, 2025 - Come along to this panel discussion on the intersection of diversity and leadership at the Victorian Bar.
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Discover the role of an independent children’s lawyer in the Family Court system, and how they can help achieve a young person’s desired outcomes in a family law proceeding in this short video.
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- Watch this quick video to understand how to get the outcome you want as a young person in family law proceedings.
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Horsham Neighbourhood House invites you to a practical and informative session presented by Ballarat and Grampians Community Legal Service, aimed at helping our community better understand fines, infringements, and how to deal with them.
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May 19, 2025 - Understand the basics of fines, infringements and how to deal with them with Horsham Neighbourhood House and Ballarat & Grampians Community Legal Service.
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Fines can be stressful and confusing. This event brings together experts to help you understand the ins and outs of receiving a fine.
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May 23, 2025 - Fines can be stressful and confusing. This event brings together experts to help you understand the ins and outs of receiving a fine.
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Legal fees can quickly spiral out of control—but they don’t have to. In this event, learn how a costs lawyer can step in to protect your rights and help you substantially reduce excessive legal charges.
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May 20, 2025 - Legal fees can quickly spiral out of control—but they don’t have to. Learn how a costs lawyer can step-in to protect your rights and help you reduce charges.
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