South-East Monash Legal Service has joined more than 100 organisations across Victoria in signing an open letter to the Premier opposing proposed…
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.…
Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a serious form of gendered violence that undermines a person’s right to make free and informed…
Changes to the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic) have expanded police powers to stop and search people in designated areas — even…
When young people end up in the justice system, the impacts can last a lifetime. Even a minor offence or fine can…
Being a parent is hard enough without having to navigate complex legal issues. For many mums, legal problems can feel overwhelming to…
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…
Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a serious yet often overlooked form of gendered family violence. From sabotaging contraception to pressuring pregnancy…
Since we first opened 50 years ago, we have stood alongside victims of crime, ensuring they have access to legal support, financial…
