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Ballarat & Grampians Community Legal Service

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5331 5999

Address: 5 Chancery Ln 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bgcls.org.au/

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23.01.2022 RECOVER BETTER: STAND UP FOR HUMAN RIGHTS "This year’s Human Rights Day theme relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts. We will reach our common global goals only if we are able to create equal opportunities for all, address the failures exposed and exploited by COVID-19, and apply human rights standards to tackle entrenched, systematic, and intergenerational inequalities, exclusion and discrimination."

20.01.2022 Our friends at Fitzroy Legal Service and Youth Law give us some insight on how Covid fines are being dealt with. If you or someone you know needs help with a Covid related matter, give our office a call to book an appointment* with our dedicated Covid Lawyer: 5331 5999 *all appointments subject to a conflict check.

17.01.2022 If you're an international student or support worker, our friends at Redfern Legal Service are hosting a free COVID-19 visa webinar. Be sure to get in quick, spaces are limited!

16.01.2022 Unsure about what Councillor's do? Watch and share this short video and remember to vote in the upcoming council elections. Ballots must be posted or handed in to your local electoral office no later than 6pm Friday October 23rd.

14.01.2022 Watch this short video about what council does and why its important to have your say in the upcoming election. Have your say and get your vote in the post by 6pm October 23rd. You may also want to hand deliver your vote at your local electoral office.

13.01.2022 Council Elections are happening by post this year and you should have received your ballot pack in the mail. Watch and share this video for information on how to vote! Remember, failure to vote in an election could result in a fine.

10.01.2022 The information and resources showcased during #16DaysOfActivism can and should be used year-round. Being an active bystander is about community. Together, we are stronger. Together, we can eliminate family violence and violence against women.

10.01.2022 Families don't need to follow a formula. Biological families, adoptive families, blended families, chosen families. Respect is celebrating all family units. #callitout #respectis #16dayscampaign

07.01.2022 Talk to your children about gender equality. Read books that challenge gender stereotypes, inspire imaginations and expand children's sense of what is possible. #CallItOut #respectis #16DaysCampaign

06.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of the #16DaysCampaign. BGCLS is committed to promoting respectful relationships & zero tolerance of violence against women. In the coming days we will be sharing tips and resources to assist you to #CallItOut and help create change. If you or anyone you know is experiencing family violence, there is help available and we encourage you to seek support.

04.01.2022 Walk Against Family Violence 2020 #16dayscampaign

01.01.2022 #callitout #16dayscampaign #respectis