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Stay up to date with the latest from South-East Monash Legal Service, including updates on our work, community initiatives and law reform.

December 7, 2022

Supporting women on temporary visas experiencing family violence 

The Safe Landing Program supports victims/survivors of family violence on temporary visas to recover and thrive, by assisting them to navigate the legal…

September 21, 2022

Combining sport and the law to engage young people in community legal education

The Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing unveiled the highly anticipated Youth Strategy 2022–2027. The Strategy hopes to mark the start…

August 25, 2022

Standing Up Against Sexual Harassment in Workplaces 

Sexual harassment impacts every workplace in Australia. According to SafeWork Australia, one in three people (33%) said they have experienced sexual harassment…

June 27, 2022

Celebrating Australian refugee communities 

Since the commencement of South-East Monash Legal Service’s operation in 1973, we have worked together with the refugee communities in our catchment…

November 14, 2021

Waiting for help as a survivor of sexual assault

The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) was established by legislation to provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime committed in…

October 6, 2021

How SMLS utilises technology to provide accessible legal service and clinical legal education

During COVID-19, Springvale Monash Legal Service (SMLS) has continued providing legal services to clients, who due to restrictions cannot attend a community…