Victoria Legal Aid

@VicLegalAid

We help people with their legal problems. We focus on protecting the rights of Victorians and representing people who need it the most.

Victoria, Australia
legalaid.vic.gov.au
Joined October 2013
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  2. 13 hours ago

    Changes to the Bail Act will help keep vulnerable children out of detention & assist police

    6 retweets 4 likes
  3. 7 hours ago

    "No job to come back to unless you can come back full time:" our clients' stories of disability, age discrimination

  4. 7 hours ago

    Failure to invest in legal aid costs taxpayers more in the long run. Read our A2J submission

    10:00 PM - 2 May 2016 · Details
    2 retweets 1 like
  5. 8 hours ago

    "My self-esteem and dignity were diminished to the lowest": impact of discrim b/c of health issues

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  6. 8 hours ago

    Dismissed because of “health issues”: our client's experience of disability discrimination

    2 retweets 1 like
  7. 9 hours ago

    “We’re looking for a younger generation”. Read more about how older people are discriminated against :

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  8. 10 hours ago

    700 applications in 2 years, yet told: “we’re hiring younger people, you’re too old” Our submission:

    2 retweets 1 like
  9. 12 hours ago

    The report on disability & age is available online now

    4:54 PM - 2 May 2016 · Details
    33 retweets 8 likes
  10. 12 hours ago

    Got a Centrelink problem? Our lawyers are visiting on May 10. Phone 1300 792 387 for a free appointment.

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  11. 12 hours ago

    Bail changes keep focus on kids as individuals & act as a 're-link' to social services to stop offending says on

    4 retweets 1 like
  12. 12 hours ago

    Focus on youth bail is says youth crime program manager Laura Chipp on

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  13. 13 hours ago

    Listen out on at 9.15 for our program manager lawyer on why changes to the bail act for kids were needed

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  14. 14 hours ago

    . lawyer Elissa Scott talks to about why the Dandenong drug court expansion is vital

    5 retweets 2 likes
  15. May 2

    Because of funding shortfalls legal aid means tests are too mean - some people living in poverty are ineligible

    6 retweets 2 likes
  17. May 2

    "Legal aid means test so mean that pensioners miss out." By

    12:29 AM - 2 May 2016 · Details
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  18. May 1

    National Legal Aid says not providing legal aid is a false economy - response to Productivity Commission Report -

    1 retweet 1 like
  19. May 1

    Many disadvantaged will continue to miss out says National Legal Aid re: A-G's response to report

    1 retweet 1 like
  20. May 1

    Just over two week until it's . See what's on:

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  23. Apr 28

    We welcome the and are hopeful it signals beginning of further for legal assistance

    2 retweets 4 likes
  24. Apr 28

    Rapt the Bail Amendment Act comes into effect Monday, recognising children need to be treated differently to adults

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  25. Apr 28

    Great to see another courthouse being upgraded in

    Echuca Courthouse Set For Major Upgrades -
    1 retweet 1 like
  26. Apr 27

    Thanks in aiming for better client outcomes with expert evidence

    10:53 PM - 27 Apr 2016 · Details
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  27. Apr 27

    Kyneton Courthouse To Get A Major Safety Upgrade -

    5 retweets 1 like
  28. Apr 27 Melbourne, Victoria

    Need help sorting out your child support arrangements? are offering free legal advice sessions:

    2 retweets 1 like
  29. Apr 26

    Don’t miss out on all the great events, 16-22 May – making learning about the law easy & fun

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  30. Apr 26

    Managing Director on why is committed to providing a wide range of legal services.

    "A Fine Balance" the case for a broad mix of legal aid services by on
  33. Apr 25

    Congratulations to newly appointed Magistrate, Urfa Masood

    2 retweets 3 likes
  34. Apr 25

    Got a Centrelink problem? Our lawyers are visiting on May 3. Phone 1300 792 387 for a free appointment.

  35. Apr 25

    Book in for a free legal info appointment in this Fri 29-Apr. Info:

    4:08 PM - 25 Apr 2016 · Details
  36. Apr 24

    Got a Centrelink problem? Our lawyers are visiting on May 2. Phone 1300 792 387 for a free appointment.

  37. Apr 24

    Got a Centrelink problem? Our lawyers are visiting Broadmeadows on May 2. Phone 1300 792387 for a free appointment.

  38. Apr 23

    A new Drug Court & now a Statewide Youth Diversion scheme in the 16/17 Budget. Andrews Labor Govt. Gets it

    Reducing Youth Offending By Intervening Early -
    18 retweets 22 likes
  39. Apr 22

    EXACTLY 'No one wants to see one mistake define a young person's life' Push to keep teens out of jail - via

    3 retweets 1 like
  40. Apr 23

    Great news on statewide expansion of youth diversion to give kids a second chance

    Reducing Youth Offending By Intervening Early -
    2 retweets 2 likes
  42. Apr 21

    Got a Centrelink problem? Our lawyers are visiting Bairnsdale on 29 April. Phone 1300 792 387 for a free appt.

  43. Apr 21

    Got a Centrelink problem? Our lawyers are visiting Werribee on April 29. Phone 1300 792 387 for a free appointment.

  44. Apr 20

    Great to see combine hospitality with doing good through their events and catering by

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  48. Apr 19

    New admittees to the profession and SCV receive 175th ann book from Dr Simon Smith

    8:38 PM - 19 Apr 2016 · Details
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  50. Apr 19

    We agree. Here's our infographic explaining why we need more in Vic:

    Keen on Drug Court expansion into regional areas for better community outcomes via @
    5 retweets 4 likes

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