About this service
This project is a partnership between GVCLC and The Haven youth safe space (an initiative of the Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project).
The project aims to divert young people away from the criminal justice system and to strengthen their connections to the community. It involves a Youth Lawyer and a Youth & Family Worker working together at The Haven to support young people with complex legal and health and social needs, including family support.
The Haven Connect team participates in youth engagement activities, building relationships and trust with young people, and learning about the barriers they face connecting with community, education and employment opportunities, and other factors contributing to offending behaviour.
The project aims to design solutions to these challenges with young people at The Haven and working closely with other stakeholders in the youth justice sector in Shepparton.
The Haven Connect project is funded by the Victorian Legal Services Board Grants Program.
Who is this service for?
Young people connected to The Haven and their families.
How to access this service
Young people who need legal help can speak to a social worker or volunteer at The Haven for help to make an appointment with the Youth Lawyer.
Families of young people at The Haven can also call us to book an appointment on (03) 5831 0900 or FREECALL 1800 310 900.
How to make a referral
If you are contacting us on behalf of a friend or family member with a legal problem, please see How to help my friend or family member get legal help.
If you are contacting us on behalf of a client, please see How to make a legal referral for information about referral options, or send us an email using link below:
Legal Help Request Form
Fill in the form below to contact us for help. If your matter is urgent, or you have a court date coming up, please call us.
Emergency Contacts
Other support services that are available to help you 24-hours a day include:
Lifeline
13 11 14
Safe Steps Family Violence Help Line
1800 015 188
Men’s Line
1300 78 99 78
Kids Help Line
1800 55 1800