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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…

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…

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…

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…

August 31, 2023

Addressing sexual harassment at work: We believe you and we can help you

"Workplace sexual harassment is not inevitable. It is not acceptable. It is preventable." Kate Jenkins These are the words of former Sex…

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…