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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 18, 2025

“I wanted to be the last person who had to go through this”: One international student’s fight for justice

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.…

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…

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…

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…

September 15, 2024

Australia’s housing crisis is more than a tenancy issue — it’s a justice issue 

Every day, we witness the immense pressure rising living and housing costs place on individuals and families. For our clients already struggling…

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…

November 26, 2023

Advocating for Change in Australia’s Response to Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is a deeply entrenched issue and a stark reminder of systemic inequalities, unequal power dynamics and inequitable social norms that…