Fitzroy Legal Service

This hearing is a chance to amplify the voices of residents and advocate for a housing future rooted in community, justice and dignity. FLS remains committed to supporting residents throughout the redevelopment process. ➡️ Read our full submission: parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/i… (2/2)

On 22 July, FLS appeared before the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee for the inquiry hearing into the redevelopment of Victoria's public housing towers. We raised serious concerns about community harm, affordability and lack of transparency. (1/2)

Thank you Shadow Attorney-General Julian Lesser Leeser for taking the time to meet with @humanrightsHRLC, Knowmore, @FitzroyLegal and the Federation to discuss policy issues affecting Victorian communities.

Latest project by @centreagai10104 has found that people who appear Aboriginal are 11 times more likely to be searched by the Victorian Police, and people appearing African or Middle Eastern are eight times more likely. @TamarHopkins2 #EndRacialProfiling #SystemicRacism

What's new at FLS? Read out latest September eNews update to find out! Covering updates in drug reform, advocacy to protect victim-survivors of family violence, and FLS in the news. mailchi.mp/fls/enews_sept…

His Honour Reserve Magistrate, and FLS Life Member, Brian Wright shared his experiences from over 46 years of service with FLS with the strong message that volunteering needs to be viewed as more than a line on the CV. #VolunteeringMatters #CommunityLaw fls.org.au/2024/09/24/bri…

What's the difference between bisexual and pansexual? It's a question we're often asked, by both those trying to understand their own identity, and those supporting those around them. So, we broke it down for you! Read more: buff.ly/3NBdDUT

Rebecca Johnston-Ryan, Service Director & Principal Lawyer - Night Service, discusses improving access to justice and the critical role of FLS's longstanding Night Service some 50 years on. Full interview with @dyl_bird on @3RRRFM this week: rrr.org.au/.../30152-futu… #CommunityLaw

Amy is a dedicated member of the community legal sector, having worked exclusively within this sector throughout her 10+ year legal career. Find out more about FLS's Senior Leadership Team at fls.org.au/our-team/ #SectorLeadership #CommunityLawyer #SocialJustice

📣 We are delighted to welcome experienced community legal sector leader @AmyEFrew as our new Director of Legal Practice. Amy is responsible for overseeing FLS's legal advice, representation, casework, and systemic advocacy for a fairer Victoria for all members of our community.

📣Fitzroy Legal Service’s Law Handbook 2024 is now available as a free online resource to help community members navigate common legal issues. Read the media release in full: fls.org.au/2024/09/10/law… #CommunityLaw #AccessToJustice #LawHandbook2024

We stand with community law colleagues from across the country in calling on our governments to address the funding crisis and #SaveCommunityLegalCentres. Show your support by becoming an endorsing organisation or reaching out to your local MP today: savecommunitylegalcentres.com

Rebecca Johnston-Ryan, Service Director and Principal Lawyer of FLS's iconic Night Service, will be answering your curly legal questions on @abcmelbourne Mornings with host @Raf_Epstein from 10 am tomorrow. #LegalTalkback #CommunityLegalEducation Tune in: abc.net.au/listen/program…

FLS "cautioned against citizen's arrests, especially of under 18s," reports ABC News @andivivienneyu. "You can really hurt someone when you're trying to detain them, especially when it's a child being detained by an adult," FLS's Amity Mara said. abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2…

Please visit overdoseday.com for #IOAD24 events in your neighbourhood and together let’s bring about the reforms we urgently need to end overdose across our communities. #DecriminaliseDrugs #EndOverdose #HarmReduction

We were proud to come together with community for @yarradrughealthforum International Overdose Awareness Day BBQ at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House yesterday. #TogetherWeCan decriminalise and destigmatise drug use, save lives and end preventable overdoses. #IOAD24

2/3 The cost to our communities of underfunding the community legal sector? Women and children stuck in dangerous situations for longer, people becoming homeless, asylum seekers facing exploitation, more people in prisons and hospitals and more. #SaveCommunityLegalCentres

1/3 People trust Community Legal Centres to support them early, before legal problems snowball to crisis point – but this year’s Federal Budget failed to provide the funding the sector desperately needs. Community Legal Centres are currently in an incredibly uncertain position.

"One thousand people a day left without help as national crisis deepens for frontline community legal services." Read Community Legal Centres Australia's media release in full: newshub.medianet.com.au/2024/08/one-th…… #SaveCommunityLegalCentres #FundFrontlineServices

Do you want to help fight injustice and create better laws and policies for our communities? We're recruiting for a Systemic Advocacy and Projects Officer to join our Social Action and Public Interest Law team. Please apply and help spread the word! ethicaljobs.com.au/members/fitzro…