Our office will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period from 20th December 2019 to the 6th of January 2020. We would like to thank all our clients, supporters, funders, workers and volunteers for their support throughout the year and wish you all a happy festive season. We will respond to any email […]
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ARC Justice 2018-19 Annual Report Released
We are pleased to present the 2018-19 ARC Justice Annual Report. For a full overview of what GVCLC and ARC’s other programs have been up to over the past year, Click Here.
We have moved!
As of the 6th of November 2019, Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre has moved to: 1 High St Shepparton 3630 (Corner Welsford St.) Our new location is conveniently located in the centre of Shepparton opposite the Shepparton Law courts.Entrance to the office is via the rear of the building accessed off Welsford St on the Ground […]
Supporting call for a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
We are proud to support SNAICC’s call for a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. A national independent body is needed to drive national change and address the over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the out of home care system. It must have powers to […]
Everyone has the right to live their true identity
The ability to live our true identity free from discrimination is something that many of us take for granted. However, for many trans and gender diverse people, this is a right that has had to be fought for. Unfortunately, many forces still challenge this right. The laws of our State should not be one of […]
Submission supports renewed calls for a spent conviction scheme in Victoria to help people move on with their lives
The Andrews Labor government in Victoria is currently running an inquiry into a spent convictions scheme in Victoria, chaired by Fiona Patten MP. A spent convictions scheme is well overdue in Victoria, being the only state without a legislated scheme to limit criminal record enquiries for people with minor crimes in their past. Hayley Mansfield, […]
Employment Opportunity: Intake Lawyer LCCLC
Intake Lawyer – .6 to 1.0 EFT Negotiable Are you seeking an opportunity to apply your legal and people skills in a diverse and stimulating environment that enables access to justice for some of regional Victoria’s most vulnerable community members? We have the role for you! The Bendigo based Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre (a […]
Employment Opportunity: Legal Intake Officer GVCLC
Legal Intake Officer – 2 positions available sharing 1.6 EFT. Are you seeking an opportunity to apply your legal and people skills in a diverse and stimulating environment that enables access to justice for some of regional Victoria’s most vulnerable community members? We have the role for you! The Shepparton-based Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre […]
More Diversions offer a way ahead
The $8.9m in the State budget for continuation of the Fast Track Remand Court is a great initiative from the Andrews Government. Processing by this Court process reduces the amount of time young people spend on remand and increases the likelihood of being included in diversion programs. The success of diversionary programs around Australia has […]
Join us for the Report to Community
The ARC Justice Board of Directors invites you to our Annual Report to Community. We’ll share information about our work across regional Victoria in child protection, family violence, family law, tenancy and some key projects that commenced in 2018.The event will be held at 121 View Street, Bendigo on Wednesday 20 February 2019.RSVP by 15 […]
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Christmas and New Year Closure
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ARC Justice 2018-19 Annual Report Released
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We have moved!
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Supporting call for a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
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Everyone has the right to live their true identity
