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Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service

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24.01.2022 PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA FACEBOOK. apply via www.vals.org.au/careers/ Overview...Continue reading

23.01.2022 https://www.croakey.org/victorian-budget-widely-applauded-/

23.01.2022 Telcos must be brought into line with other essential services. One thing is certain: the telco industry has failed to put its customers first, particularly people experiencing hardship during 2020," says Gerard Brody, CEO Consumer Action. If you are struggling with your telco you can contact VALS for free advice on 1800 064 865 or email [email protected] or reach out to our friends at Koorihelp Consumer Action on 1800 574 457

22.01.2022 VALS CEO, Nerita Waight, discusses why Aboriginal legal services are a necessary investment. https://www.facebook.com/abcmelbourne/videos/400002141200584/

21.01.2022 VALS CEO, Nerita Waight, discusses why Aboriginal legal services are a necessary investment.

20.01.2022 PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA FACEBOOK VALS can only accept applications via email [email protected], please use the subject line 'Program Coordinator - Natural Disaster Relief' Overview... The Natural Disaster Relief Program Coordinator will liaise with local ACCO’s and Aboriginal groups on how we can either complement services they are providing regarding COVID-19 or provide additional assistance in a community where there is limited assistance available such as food packages, relief vouchers, cleaning and hygiene items. This can be through brokerage directly to community, providing funds to community groups to enhance their supports, coordinate legal assistance with a designated civil lawyer from VALS. Key Performance Indicators, Duties & Responsibility Liaise with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Traditional Owner Group and any local Aboriginal support services across Victoria. Ability to prioritise needs of community members and ensure that needs of specific communities are being met within a timely manner. Ensure resources are fairly distributed across the various Aboriginal communities within Victoria to ensure fair access to supports. Coordinate emergency relief purchases, boxing of packages and delivery of packages to the various communities across Victoria through utilising local services and VALS Regional Client Service Officers. Coordinate ways to provide community education across Victoria to assist our Civil lawyer in being able to discuss and address legal needs of the community related to COVID-19 and bushfires. Development of program guidelines, processes and related documents to ensure clean procedure in how community can seek assistance. Complete reporting requirements as directed. Develop and maintain database and spreadsheets for client and community information. As directed, undertake other duties which are incidental and peripheral to the main tasks, provided that such duties are reasonably within the employee’s skills, competence and training Application process To apply for this opportunity, please provide: a covering letter outlining who you are and why you are suited to this position a statement addressing each of the key selection criteria applications submitted without a statement addressing the key selection criteria will not be accepted. Please note the key selection criteria is found within the position description. your resume detailing your education and professional experience and two referees. Please submit your application to [email protected] using the subject line: Program Coordinator Natural Disaster Relief Facebook. Please apply by 5pm Wednesday 9th December 2020 PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA FACEBOOK

17.01.2022 This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are always actively looking for applicants from a diverse range of gender identities, sexual orientations, cultures, language groups, abilities, and experiences. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA FACEBOOK...Continue reading

17.01.2022 PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA FACEBOOK Overview Working collaboratively across the organisation, the Policy, Research and Advocacy Officer plays a key role in supporting the Senior Policy, Research & Advocacy Officer to initiate high quality research and to assist with preparing policy submissions & initiatives, focusing on police accountability, and prevention of and accountability for deaths in custody. This is done in the context of developing and promoting VALS as a strong voic...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Regional Online Forum - Wed 16 Dec 4-6.30pm Tomorrow KYC will be hosting the regional online forum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people 12-25 years old living in Victoria in regards to the new Victorian youth strategy. To register, please click on the link to Eventbrite: https://shapeourfuture.eventbrite.com.au/

12.01.2022 ‘The proposed changes are another example of the Victorian Government policing the pandemic, and relying on punitive measures such as fines, rather than relying on clear public health messaging and supporting people to comply with directives." CEO Nerita Waight

12.01.2022 Members of VALS are invited to attend the forthcoming AGM. Click on the provided link to learn more. https://www.vals.org.au/vals-notice-of-agm/

12.01.2022 The recent Sentencing Advisory Council report show an alarming growth of children on remand. Nerita Waight spoke to NITV this week about VALS concerns. https://www.sbs.com.au//growing-number-children-remanded-c

11.01.2022 Check out the Koorihelp Consumer Action page and give them a 'like' to keep in the loop about important credit and debt issues.

10.01.2022 PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA FACEBOOK. This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are always actively looking for applicants from a diverse range of gender identities, sexual orientations, cultures, language groups, abilities, and experiences. OVERVIEW OF NATSILS...Continue reading

10.01.2022 The chief executive of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, Nerita Waight, said policing the pandemic through fines and arrests had "disproportionately impacted on marginalised communities, including Aboriginal people". https://www.abc.net.au//victoria-coronavirus-fine/12689792

09.01.2022 To hear VALS thoughts on the budget please listen to CEO, Nerita Waight's interview with National Indigenous Radio here: https://nirs.org.au//lack-of-legal-funding-in-budget-slam/

06.01.2022 This week VALS CEO Nerita Waight featured on the Croakey Twitter Festival to discuss the health and safety of children and prisoners during a global pandemic. You can see her contribution here: https://www.croakey.org/grave-fears-for-safety-of-children/

04.01.2022 BEWARE of payday lenders wanting to direct debit loan repayments from your bank account. This can make it difficult to pay for food and other essentials after t...he money is debited from your account. If you live in Victoria, call us on our Koori Helpline on 1800 574 457 for free advice. You can also contact our friends Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service - VALS on 1800 064 865 or email [email protected]. Consumer Action Law Centre Consumer Affairs Victoria WEstjustice See more

02.01.2022 VALS is very concerned about the targeting of our community with the strict COVID-19 policing. Read about CEO, Nerita Waight's thoughts in the National Indigenous Times: https://nit.com.au/indigenous-victorians-being-unfairly-ta/