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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.

November 11, 2025

New Resource: Practical Guide for Legal Practitioners Responding to Reproductive Coercion and Abuse

Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a serious form of gendered violence that undermines a person’s right to make free and informed…

July 21, 2025

How we’re empowering young Australians with legal knowledge 

When young people end up in the justice system, the impacts can last a lifetime.  Even a minor offence or fine can…

May 9, 2025

Helping mums access legal help when and where they need it

Being a parent is hard enough without having to navigate complex legal issues. For many mums, legal problems can feel overwhelming to…

April 11, 2025

Dandenong’s stand-alone kids court is improving outcomes for our young clients 

In 2023, Dandenong opened a new specialist Children’s Court designed to improve justice outcomes for young people in Melbourne’s south-east. Our lawyers…

March 19, 2025

Reproductive coercion and abuse is not just a healthcare issue – it’s a legal issue

Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a serious yet often overlooked form of gendered family violence. From sabotaging contraception to pressuring pregnancy…

December 18, 2024

Safe Landing Program: Empowering Victims of Family Violence on Temporary Visas 

This week, the Australian Government further expanded family violence provisions for temporary visa holders, meaning secondary applicants of 11 permanent visa categories will…

November 23, 2024

Legal help is an essential tool in combating family violence

November marks a significant moment in the fight against family violence, with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women…

March 19, 2024

Drowning in paperwork: examining the administrative load facing new migrant victims/survivors of family violence

Since the launch of the Safe Landing program at South-East Monash Legal Service, we have seen first-hand how the demands placed on…

May 8, 2023

Ensuring family safety in Australian Hague Convention Cases

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is a treaty that establishes procedures for returning children who have…