South-East Monash Legal Service has joined more than 100 organisations across Victoria in signing an open letter to the Premier opposing proposed youth justice changes.
When Prani* first moved to Melbourne, she loved the city. She had come to study, work, and experience a new culture: everything a young person dreams of. It was her
South-East Monash Legal Service strongly supports Treaty in Victoria as a vital step toward healing, justice, and self-determination.
Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a serious form of gendered violence that undermines a person’s right to make free and informed decisions about their
Changes to the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic) have expanded police powers to stop and search people in designated areas — even where there is
We’re home to the only student-led criminal law program in Victoria. Here’s how we’re improving outcomes for clients.
Early interactions with the justice system can have life-long negative impacts. That’s why we’re partnering with schools in the City of Casey to ensure young people are educated, informed and empowered when it comes to their legal rights.
As Pride Month comes to a close, we reflect on what it means to offer legal help that centres community first. This is Alex’s* story—and how community-led legal support can change lives.
For some mums, a routine check-up is the first and only chance to disclose abuse and ask for legal help. That’s why we place lawyers directly in Maternal and Child Health clinics, offering free, confidential help where it’s most needed.
When it comes to youth justice, better legal outcomes often mean better life outcomes too. That’s why the stand-alone children’s court was established in Dandenong. After over a year of operation, here are some observations our lawyers have made about the court’s impact on our young clients.
