ARC Justice

We’re hiring a Senior Lawyer in each of our new Tenancy, Family Law, Family Violence & Civil Justice teams. You'll play a crucial role in shaping & delivering impactful legal services, law reform & partnership development. Details: arcjustice.org.au/get-involved/c… 2/2

ARC Justice is expanding & evolving & we need four passionate Senior Lawyers – one for each of our new practice-based teams – to help drive social change in central & northern Victoria. #LegalCareers #RuralLaw #FamilyViolence #FamilyLaw #SeniorLawyer #ChildProtection 1/2

Our CEO @damianpstock was quoted on ABC Shepparton's news bulletin this morning, talking about Victoria’s proposed new minimum rental standards. Listen here: abc.net.au/listen/program…

Our CEO @damianpstock was on @fionaparker1’s ABC central Victoria show today, talking about our ongoing work w Beck Meyers, who along with her 2 children, faces losing her only home, a camp on a bush block at Campbells Creek, near Castlemaine From 37:07 shorturl.at/GFEAm

While every community legal centre is different & specialises in different things, the one thing we have in common is a commitment to helping people access justice. This @CommunityLawVic video gives a good overview of what community legal centres are all about. #VicLawWeek2024

@damianpstock @fionaparker1 Story: abc.net.au/news/2024-05-1…

Our CEO @damianpstock was on @fionaparker1's ABC central Victoria show today, talking about the human rights implications of Mount Alexander Shire's move to evict Beck Meyers & her children from their only housing, a camp near Castlemaine. From 2.00:40: abc.net.au/listen/program…

Thanks to @sheppartonnews for piece about ARC's four new directors Chaired by Melinda Charlesworth, the board includes Narlinga Morgan, Ed Butler, Sarah Gee & Erin Turner, in addition to long-standing directors Clare Fountain, Kate Scarce & Melissa Ralph shorturl.at/foEW2

ARC Justice’s CEO @damianpstock was quoted on ABC Shepparton this morning, talking about funding for ARC’s dedicated tenancy rights and advocacy service, Housing Justice. Listen at 3:18: shorturl.at/bevEX Details: shorturl.at/qAJ18

ARC Justice will receive $1 million over the next four years to help expand its work into the emerging climate justice space, thanks to @LSBC_Victoria's Strong Foundations funding. Details: shorturl.at/bzGI2

ARC Justice has joined with the @CentNonViolence to issue a joint statement about men's violence against women, children & diverse communities. "This is not a tragedy – this is a national crisis." Full statement: shorturl.at/clsP7

ARC Justice’s Director of Legal Services Dr Rebecca Edwards today appeared on ABC Goulburn Valley to talk about the death of Cobram woman Emma Bates. Listen at 2:05.07: abc.net.au/listen/program…

Earlier this week, ARC Justice issued a statement about the death of a 49-year-old woman in Cobram – today named as Emma Bates – which serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address and end violence against women. To read the full statement: arcjustice.org.au/resource/arc-j…

Our CEO @damianpstock this week appeared on ABC Statewide Mornings, alongside @CommunityLawVic CEO Louisa Gibbs, to talk about the importance of adequate funding for community legal centres. Listen at 1:09:40: lnkd.in/gXn4jtg6 #FundEqualJustice #CommunityLaw

.@CLCsAustralia estimates that 350,000 people were turned away from CLCs last year at a time when 9/10 CLCs are experiencing increased demand & ¾ CLCs are struggling with workforce issues. Read how brain drain & inadequate funding are affecting the sector: shorturl.at/coIU2

We're joining @womenslegalvic to provide an exciting opportunity for a newly admitted lawyer at our Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre in Shepparton. arcjustice.org.au/programs/goulb… Find out more about the "Emerging Lawyers Program" & apply here: womenslegal.org.au/emerging-lawye…

Today, community legal centres launched a new report on the state of the sector. "A sector in crisis" tells the story of a sector struggling to respond to overwhelming & increasing demand on services because funding has failed to keep pace. Read it here: clcs.org.au/sots/

We've joined other Central Victorian not-for-profits in calling for truthful debate, respect for First Nations strength and resilience, and highlighting the sensible benefits the Voice Referendum can achieve. bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/8364441/…

@arcjustice supports the Voice as a sensible and practical first step toward addressing historical wrongs in our country. See our Board-endorsed statement on why better informed policy will only lead to better outcomes for First Nations communities. arcjustice.org.au/arc-justices-p…

Climate and disaster related problems are rapidly increasing. Coordination of community orgs creates resilience and builds effective response plans. We thank @nemagovau for recognising the value of #communitylaw working with @JesuitSocialSer as part of the solution. @EasternCLC