Supporting better justice through research, education and grants.

Building better justice

We support better justice though knowledge, funding and connection.

Evidence to improve justice

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

Research

Understand the justice system

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

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Respond to legal need

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

Grants

Connect and build capability

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

Events
We work to build legal capability in the justice and community sectors and in turn benefit the people of Victoria.
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New Executive Director for the Victoria Law Foundation
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
Reformation beyond reform?
Reformation beyond reform?
March 4, 2026

Why does engaging with the law so often feel so hard? We’ve so much time thinking about law reform yet spent far too little energy reforming the systems that shape our everyday experience of justice.

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A million-dollar investment kicks off our 2025–26 Major Grants
A million-dollar investment kicks off our 2025–26 Major Grants
February 26, 2026

We hosted a meet-and-greet for our newest Major Grant recipients to share what led them to their projects, build relationships and celebrate the beginning of the next round of projects.

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