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23.01.2022 Four years ago, changes were made to give children in Victoria’s child protection system more certainty about where their long-term home would be. But a comprehensive analysis of our client data shows the ‘permanency amendments’ are not always working as intended and COVID-19 has only exacerbated the challenges parents face to reunite with their children. Read our recommendations to achieve safe and certain homes for children.... https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au//more-work-needed-to-achie

21.01.2022 Now’s the time to get ready for bushfire season. Watch this video from Disaster Legal Help Victoria to learn about preparing your insurance to protect your property and avoid financial hardship in the event of a disaster.

18.01.2022 'We should try and tone down the dramatic stories of how a guy used to be a nice guy or she was controlling.' Reporting domestic violence cases can often focus on the 'soap opera' element. Read about why this needs to change.

14.01.2022 ‘Life can be challenging for First Nations peoples as they are often straddling two worlds. On the one hand they are trying to preserve their ancestral links and follow their culture, whilst living and working within Australian laws.’ A Mamu and Kuku Yalanji man from Far North Queensland, Geelong Lawyer Ron Davis finds #NAIDOC2020Week challenges him to ask himself what it means to be a First Nations person: https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au//mamu-and-kuku-yalanji-man

13.01.2022 The innovative and community driven Marram-Ngala Ganbu has led to greater participation by Koori families in the Children’s Court. This #NAIDOCWeek2020 Child Protection lawyer Tia explains why the court’s problem solving approach helps clients feel safe and more confident: https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au//we-are-one-marram-ngala-g

12.01.2022 'Once I've left here, I'm probably going to invest in getting a hive and making honey for the old man and myself because there's nothing better than a bit of honey on toast.' The Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre is currently running a five-week program teaching students the fundamentals of commercial beekeeping, with the hope of providing ongoing employment once they leave the centre and are on parole. Read more: https://www.abc.net.au//malmsbury-beekeeping-prog/12899432

12.01.2022 'When I asked for urgent supports in April, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) told me that I will need to withdraw Lenny’s Administrative Appeals Tribunal appeal to get them in his plan. This was scary and stressful.’ We’ve shared our client Evelyn’s story in a new submission about COVID-19 and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It highlights how the pandemic is exacerbating existing issues with the scheme, leading to serious consequences for peop...le’s health and wellbeing. Read about the changes that could make the NDIS work better for people with disability and their families https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au//improving-ndis-to-respond

12.01.2022 Tomorrow, Thursday 3 December, is International Day of People with Disability #IDPWD an opportunity to challenge thinking around disability and celebrate the achievements of people with disability. Your Story Disability Legal Support invites you to attend an online event. The event will feature a discussion panel of guest speakers with lived experience of disability, discussing topics such as the visibility of disability, and the power and positive impact of speaking out. Register for the event and find out more: https://yourstorydisabilitylegal.org.au//International-Day

11.01.2022 With bushfire season underway it’s important for all Victorians who live or holiday near bush, grassland or coastal areas to have a bushfire survival plan. This includes being legally prepared. Check your insurance is up to date and has the right cover for fire and be ready to lodge a claim soon after the event. Prepare a kit of important documents, including a description of your home and a list of valuable belongings, that you can store electronically or easily take with you if you need to leave. Disaster Legal Help provides free legal assistance to Victorians affected by a disaster, such as a bushfire. Find out more: https://www.disasterlegalhelp.org.au//being-legally-prepar

11.01.2022 As part of our #NAIDOCWeek celebrations we’re pleased to share our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP2) midterm progress report. ‘The report shows how building our relationships with Aboriginal legal service partners and communities is essential to improving services for First Nations people.’ Services and Innovation Executive Director, Peter Noble. Read our RAP2 midterm progress report: https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au//progressing-our-reconcili

08.01.2022 Yesterday marked the beginning of #NAIDOCWeek2020 an opportunity to celebrate the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture. Today we celebrate Lidia Thorpe a proud Gunnai and Gunditjmara woman, and the first Indigenous senator for Victoria. When sworn in last month, she entered the chamber wearing a possum skin cloak one fist raised, the other holding a message stick to bring a strong message and strong voice for all Aboriginal people and people across the country. Read about message sticks: https://theconversation.com/what-are-message-sticks-senator

08.01.2022 It’s important to be legally prepared to work through the aftermath of a bushfire, especially if you live in a high-risk area. The Disaster Legal Help website provides general information on legal topics including being legally prepared, fencing, property, destroyed Wills and documents, and dealing with insurance and mortgage problems. If you’re affected by a disaster such as a bushfire, Disaster Legal Help Victoria lawyers can help you understand your legal options and next steps. Find out more: http://www.disasterlegalhelp.org.au

08.01.2022 Watch this video from Disaster Legal Help Victoria to learn about preparing your insurance to protect your property and avoid financial hardship in the event of a disaster.

03.01.2022 Our Senior Family Lawyer, Nerida Mulvey recently completed a secondment with inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence, acting as their principal lawyer. inTouch provides family violence and legal services to refugee and migrant women in Victoria. Nerida says she has great respect and admiration for the staff at inTouch, and was particularly impressed by the way service users continue to be involved with the organisation. ... On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women read Nerida's reflections on working with inTouch. https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au//fresh-perspective-to-supp

02.01.2022 We recognise the connection to country of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and are aware of the ongoing conflict relating to the demolition of the sacred Djab Wurrung trees. If you are involved in the protests and need some legal advice, contact us. https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/contact-us ‘Our bodies are at one with the country, we can feel the chains of the chainsaw grinding through our souls, our spirits. The sounds of those chainsaws will haunt us forever and be added to the already existing intergenerational trauma shadowing our people. There are no words to describe the emptiness we as Djab Wurrung are feeling right now.’ Sissy Eileen Austin

02.01.2022 From 11.59 pm on Friday 1 January 2021, new restrictions apply to people entering Victoria from NSW. There are five things you need to know: no one in NSW can enter Victoria. There are limited reasons for exemptions... people travelling to Victoria via NSW can only enter Victoria with a permit there are strong penalties for entering Victoria without a permit you can apply for a permit by contacting Service Victoria if you have parenting orders that require travel to Victoria you should apply for a permit before travelling. For more information visit: https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au//victorian-border-restrict