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.

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.

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Connect and build capability

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

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We work to build legal capability in the justice and community sectors and in turn benefit the people of Victoria.
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From grants research to law reform: reflections of an intern
From grants research to law reform: reflections of an intern
September 1, 2026

VLF Intern Nicole Pal helped build tools to share knowledge between funded projects and map how VLF research is used in policy and reform. She shares what the experience taught her about the sector.

Profile of Nicole Pal
Vale Dr Hugh M. McDonald
Vale Dr Hugh M. McDonald
July 23, 2026

The Victoria Law Foundation community is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Hugh M. McDonald.

Dr Hugh M. McDonald
How much legal is enough?
How much legal is enough?
June 25, 2026

Our recent Research Network webinar explored legal dosage including the right level and mix of help, and how this idea can support better service design.

Four-person video call in a grid layout, each participant in separate frame, seated indoors with neutral backgrounds; one participant wears headphones, another wears glasses; varied lighting and background blur.
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Respond to legal need

Major Grants offer up to $100,000 for civil legal projects that help organisations better understand and support the legal needs and capabilities of Victorians.

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