Supporting better justice through research, education and grants.

Building better justice

We support better justice though knowledge, support and connection.

Evidence to improve justice

Research and analysis on legal capability, legal need and what leads to just outcomes.

Understand the justice system

Clear, practical insights into Victoria’s legal system and how the law can help.

Respond to legal need

Funding for research and community‑led initiatives that strengthen access to justice.

Connect and build capability

Events for communities, schools and practitioners to deepen understanding and share practice.

We work to build legal capability in the justice and community sectors and in turn benefit the people of Victoria.

Latest news and insights

Change resistant?
April 28, 2026

We don’t really know what works – what makes a difference to people in their hour of legal need. We have an ecosystem and a culture which preferences some law over others, some people over others, so maybe we don’t want to know?

White cubes with red and blue arrows pointing in opposite directions. Resistance to change, conflicting directions, stubbornness concept.
New Executive Director for the Victoria Law Foundation
April 10, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Dr Rebekah Farrell has been appointed as the next VLF Executive Director.

Dr Rebekah Farrell standing in front of a graphic background featuring a lady justice statue and the VLF logo

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New research explores what works to meet people’s legal needs

Measure for Measure: A People‑Centred Approach to Tailoring Justice, provides an important snapshot and analysis of what works to move the needle in accessing and providing justice.