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Six organisations will receive grants for a range of legal projects to improve the delivery of legal services that meet the needs of Victorians.

December 11, 2024
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Dr. Hugh McDonald reflects on the 2024 International Access to Justice Forum, exploring the global and local intersections of capability, need and person-centred justice.

November 25, 2024
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We are delighted to share with you how Victoria Law Foundation has made a difference over the last twelve months.

November 14, 2024
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Understand better justice

Recent research publications

The third volume reports on the links between legal need and legal capability. It investigates the impact and implications of legal capability on legal problem experience and resolution.

Targeted and tailored engagement is necessary to increase awareness of young people's everyday justiciable problems and available legal help.

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The Public Understanding of Law Survey

The PULS is a Victoria-wide survey to understand how people see, understand and engage with the law.

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Find help for employment problems commonly affecting young people on this page.

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Resources to help incoming Year 11 and Year 12 students to get a Headstart on their VCE Legal Studies.

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Latest learning resources

Respond to legal need

Our grants

Support for projects that help legal organisations better understand and support the legal needs and capabilities of Victorians.

Featured case study

Pathway to Safety

Peninsula Community Legal Centre created an online tool to guide support workers through the complex application process for women whose visa status is dependent on their partner to remain in Australia and leave the abusive relationship.

Recently funded projects

A New Perspective on Legal Need and Legal Capability is now available

The third report from the Public Understanding of Law Survey explores how attitudes, skills and confidence matter in satisfactorily resolving justiciable issues.