The announcement last week that the Andrews Labor Government in Victoria will spend $1.8 billion to build an additional 1,600 prison beds across Victoria, comes in the wake of a huge increase in the number of prisoners awaiting their court date. In Victoria, the number of unsentenced, adult prisoners increased by 196% in the six […]
The ability to live our true identity free from discrimination is something that many of us take for granted. However, for many trans and gender diverse people, this is a right that has had to be fought for. Unfortunately, many forces still challenge this right. The laws of our State should not be one of […]
Intake Lawyer– 0.6 to 1.0 EFT Negotiable Are you seeking an opportunity to apply your legal and people skills in a diverse and stimulating environment that enables access to justice for some of regional Victoria’s most vulnerable community members? We have the role for you! The Bendigo based Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre (a program […]
Just letting everyone know, our office will be closed, 7th August from 10:30am – 3pm for internal staff training. Sorry for the inconvenience
Legal Intake Officer – 2 positions available sharing 1.6 EFT. Are you seeking an opportunity to apply your legal and people skills in a diverse and stimulating environment that enables access to justice for some of regional Victoria’s most vulnerable community members? We have the role for you! The Shepparton-based Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre […]
It was great to have the Victorian Shadow Attorney General Edward O’Donoghue visit today and talk to local legal professionals. Discussing issues such as Family Violence, high incarceration rates, diversionary strategies and the proposed Spent Convictions scheme. The group also discussed the need for more support of drug and alcohol and mental health services, working […]
Communications Officer – 0.6 to 0.8 EFT – Part time Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – 0.8 EFT – Part time Are you seeking an opportunity to apply your communication and engagement skills in a diverse and stimulating environment which enables access to justice for some of regional Victoria’s most vulnerable community members? Or perhaps you […]
Law Week is not far off – with over 140 events happening around the state. ARC Justice programs (including the LCCLC) will be delivering four of these events, all of which are free to the public. Tenancy Rights – Monday 13 May, Bendigo Library If you’re renting, it can be hard to know where you […]
The ARC Justice Board of Directors invites you to our Annual Report to Community. We’ll share information about our work across regional Victoria in child protection, family violence, family law, tenancy and some key projects that commenced in 2018. Event will be held at 121 View Street, Bendigo on Wednesday 20 February 2019. RSVP by […]
Populist and politically motivated attacks on institutions like the judiciary and the Human Rights Commission are on the rise, with serious implications for justice and democracy. Join former Human Rights Commissioner and author of Speaking Up, Gillian Triggs, and panellists in this timely discussion. 7.30-9.00pm, 15 November 2018 Bendigo Town Hall 189-193 Hargreaves St Bendigo Bookings for […]
