Moonee Valley Legal Service

#fundequaljustice #accesstojustice #communitylaw The NLAP Review report is finally out. The onus is now on governments to deliver significant additional funding and a new, improved partnership agreement by MYEFO 2024. abc.net.au/news/2024-05-2…

We're hiring. PDs available here mvls.org.au/get-involved/ #communitylaw #graduatejobs

Today's hearings commence at 10am. Commissioners will hear from Vikki Ward MP, Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Melanie Heenan, Deputy Secretary, Family Safety Victoria, will give evidence. #FamilyViolence #FamilySafety #SocialJustice

Great article on the impact and policing of fines. Currently drafting notes on the classist and racialised impact of fines. Fines as an extension of family violence are also well understood @MVLegalService @IMelbCL @WEstjusticeCLC @CLCsAustralia theage.com.au/politics/victo…

Moonee Valley Legal Service is still open and available to provide free legal advice and assistance to the community during stage 4 restrictions. Call us Monday- Friday 9-5 or Monday evenings until 6:30pm. Stay safe.

We are still here to help... Even during stage 4 restrictions, including during the curfew hours of 8pm-5am, you CAN still leave your house to escape family violence. If police stop you, let them know you are feeling unsafe at home.

IMPORTANT information for residents in hard lockdown. If you are living in one of the locked down towers and you or your children are at risk of family violence, you CAN leave your home to seek safety and support.

An unfortunate impact of COVID-19 may be a rise in family disputes, violence and exacerbated challenges associated with parenting arrangements. Our confidential community legal service continues to provide free legal advice in family law and family violence.

Excited to be in Moonee Ponds attending @mooneevalleycc’s and @cohealth_au’s event this evening, shining a light on women’s safety in the public realm at night, and hearing from Clementine Ford. #16DaysofActivism

Report released today calling for doubling the number of financial counsellors across Australia. In keeping with our submission w/ @FCAupdate calling for increased funding for the National Debt Hotline, 1000 financial counsellors & 200 community lawyers ab.co/2oJjPS4

@NeritaNolene: community controlled services are critical @NationalFVPLS and @NATSILS_, but there also huge opportunities for partnerships and collaborations and making sure that all legal services culturally competent for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ppl. #poweringclcs

Recognised and important role for both generalist and specialist centres. There is also a need for all community legal centres to consider how our clients are impacted by gender inequality- reflections as part of Smashing the Patriarchy panel at #PoweringCLCs

@Neritanolene: I’m not afraid of being the angry black woman, the “real threat to the colony” as @drbond puts it. My family have done this for generations.While gender equality is important, we must focus on structural issues, systemic racism. #poweringCLCs #smashthepatriarchy

#PoweringCLCs Final day of the NACLC conference 2019 😢 Finishing off with a bang 💥 and a timely reminder that gender inequality is a people issue, but not a homogenous issue. We must recognise and address the nuanced structural barriers affecting women from all backgrounds.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience double discrimination. The system discriminates against us and is failing us, including women like Ms Dhu says @NeritaNolene @NATSILS_ #PoweringCLCs

@knowmorelegal Excellent and practical session! Thank you

Fantastic and engaging panel led by smooth @EmilyHowie with @dginnivan Candice Hughes: @YFSlogan @EliseGanley @peacenicsta @cahill_amanda Great mix of activism with strategy and professionalism for community-led outcomes @NACLCComms #PoweringCLCs #naclc19

The closer you get to the ground the more amazing people are. People are already on board about a just transition to a zero emissions economy says Amanda Cahill from @economy_next at #PoweringCLCs

Powerful tips for being an ally standing with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: listen & follow community, never show up empty handed, seek consent, saviours are not needed solidarity is and preference our voices says Candice Hughes @YFSlogan at #PoweringCLCs

From trepidation to transformation. Starting the day with some BIG ideas at this mornings plenary on grassroots activism and building movements for change #poweringCLCs