News Watch now: Patience, persistence and change Fri 12 Aug 2022 A conversation with Chief Justice Anne Ferguson Annotated PULS questionnaire released Tue 9 Aug 2022 We are pleased to announce the release of the PULS annotated questionnaire which underpins the PULS Survey. Reforming the law - Parliament and the courts Fri 15 Jul 2022 VLF and Parliament of Victoria invite you to a free panel discussion focusing on the process of law reform from both the perspective of parliament and the courts. Patience, persistence and change Thu 7 Jul 2022 A conversation with Chief Justice Anne Ferguson 2022/23 grants to fund projects that support a better justice system Fri 1 Jul 2022 From 1 July the Victoria Law Foundation 2022/23 grant program will be available. Findings from the Justice for All report Tue 24 May 2022 We're pleased to share the recording of our recent Research Network event discussing the landmark Justice for All report, watch now! Victorian Law Week has wrapped up for another year! Tue 24 May 2022 We are proud to wrap up an amazing program of over 190 events across a range of topics that made learning about the law easy. Our Public Understanding of Law Survey is in the field! Thu 24 Feb 2022 Grant writing tips Thu 17 Feb 2022 Looking to apply for a grant but not sure where to begin? How can you ensure your application has the best chance for success? All invited to International Access to Justice Forum 2022 Thu 10 Feb 2022 Happy New Year! We’re looking forward to an exciting year of research and taking you with us on the ride! First up, our International Access to Justice Online Forum 2022 is taking place at the end of March. Our Legal Laneway Breakfast returns online to open the 2022 legal year Wed 2 Feb 2022 Members of the legal sector from across Victoria joined us online to celebrate the new legal year at our 19th Legal Laneway Breakfast Our latest report explores administrative data in Victorian courts and tribunals Wed 1 Dec 2021 We are very pleased to announce the release of our report: Smarter Data: The use and utility of administrative data in Victorian courts and tribunals. PULS out of lockdown and new reports about to land Fri 12 Nov 2021 We are finally out of lockdown (hooray!) and really looking forward to our Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS) fieldwork beginning early in 2022. 2021/22 Knowledge Grants awarded Thu 4 Nov 2021 The projects that were supported this year demonstrated potential to make a significant contribution to Victorians and the legal sector. Watch our Better Information Webinar for tips on running a successful webinar Thu 28 Oct 2021 In this session, we provided tips and tools for delivering a successful webinar – and avoiding common pitfalls. Watch The Law and You Forum 2021 Wed 13 Oct 2021 Last night Victorians around the state tuned in online for The Law and You Forum 2021, Age of innocence? Revisiting the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria. Research continues apace Tue 12 Oct 2021 Research continues apace despite challenges posed by public health restrictions. PULS in Victorian lockdown Wed 8 Sep 2021 We are looking forward to beginning fieldwork early in the new year once more of Victoria is vaccinated and it is safe to return to the field. Research is progressing at pace Wed 8 Sep 2021 Greetings from the VLF research team in Victorian lockdown. Research is progressing at pace, though COVID-19 and associated public health restrictions have created challenges for some of our work Producing successful CLE – insights from funded projects Thu 12 Aug 2021 We’ve been consulting with past General Grant recipients to find out what lessons they learned from conducting funded projects. An update on VLF research Thu 5 Aug 2021 It’s almost springtime and we're delighted to provide an update on VLF research. Supporting research in the sector though grants Thu 1 Jul 2021 Stronger data capability means organisations can develop a better understanding of community need through the collection and use of data, helping inform decisions about service design and delivery. 2021/22 Grants available soon Wed 23 Jun 2021 From 1 July, the Victoria Law Foundation will launch its 2021/22 grant program. Here is an overview so you can start planning. PULS speeding up Tue 22 Jun 2021 We have been working hard to get our Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS) ready to go into the field. Extensive information on PULS now available Fri 4 Jun 2021 The Public Understanding of Law Survey (the PULS) is now at the pilot stage and will be entering the field shortly, once COVID restrictions ease and we are able to conduct face-to-face interviews. That's a wrap! Wed 26 May 2021 Thanks to everyone who attended an activity last week, whether it was a face to face session, consultation or an online event. We hope that you found it relevant, informative and practical. What's happening in VLF research Tue 18 May 2021 Our Public Understanding of Law Survey is almost in the field, and we aim to speak to 6,000 members of the Victorian public to understand their experience of law from the bottom-up. Victorian Law Week answers your everyday legal questions Tue 11 May 2021 Discover how the law affects your life, find answers to your legal questions and meet the people who resolve your disputes and enforce our laws during Victorian Law Week, 17-23 May 2021. 2020/21 Community Legal Grants awarded Thu 6 May 2021 Victoria Law Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Community Legal Grants. An update from VLF research Tue 23 Mar 2021 the project is moving ahead at pace - we have developed a draft questionnaire and appointed a fieldwork company to administer the survey. Hear from one of the world’s foremost access to justice scholars Tue 9 Mar 2021 Following the success of our research network’s first international speaker we are delighted to welcome our second - Professor Rebecca L. Sandefur. Demystifying the legal process surrounding compulsory mental health treatment Thu 4 Mar 2021 Congratulations to North West Area Mental Health Service which recently won a Mental Health Services award! Our first virtual Legal Laneway Breakfast opens the 2021 legal year Wed 3 Feb 2021 Over 400 members from across the legal sector joined us online to celebrate the new legal year at our 18th Legal Laneway Breakfast, our first to be held remotely. New research from Justice Connect encourages a user-centred approach to reach the missing majority Thu 17 Dec 2020 Justice Connect have just launched their report, Seeking Legal Help Online: Understanding the ‘missing majority’ on how legal service organisations can improve the way they share information and tools by applying a user-centred design approach. Our Research Network’s first international speaker explores the cost and value of access to justice Thu 3 Dec 2020 We are delighted to announce our Research Network’s first international speaker, Professor Trevor Farrow – a leading Canadian (and international) expert on the administration of civil justice. Invitation to tender for the Public Understanding of Law Survey Mon 16 Nov 2020 Victoria Law Foundation are looking for a research partner as we move ahead with our Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS), groundbreaking research to better understand legal capability, attitudes and experience of law in the Victorian community. 2020/21 Knowledge Grants awarded Mon 9 Nov 2020 The projects that were supported this year demonstrated potential to make a significant contribution to the community and legal sectors through investigation of a legal issue. Watch our first online The Law and You Forum Wed 21 Oct 2020 'Rights Limited: human rights in Victoria in the time of COVID-19' is now available Welcome to our new Chair, the Hon Justice Greg Garde Thu 1 Oct 2020 The staff and Board of the Victoria Law Foundation warmly welcome the Honourable Justice Greg Garde AO RFD as the incoming Chair. The Law and You Forum 2020 announced Fri 25 Sep 2020 The 2020 Law and You Forum will bring together a panel of experts to discuss the impact and implications of COVID-19 on our human rights. Farewell to the Honourable Hartley Hansen as he steps down from Chair Wed 16 Sep 2020 Last night, the Honourable Hartley Hansen AM QC closed his last board meeting as Chair of the Victoria Law Foundation. What is the Neighbourhood Justice Centre? Fri 31 Jul 2020 As well as containing a court, the Neighbourhood Justice Centre combines a range of services to address all factors that may lead a to person entering the justice system. Reflections on LGBTIQ Legal Need Mon 20 Jul 2020 This report, funded by Victoria Law Foundation, highlights the particular legal needs experienced by the Victorian LGBTIQ population to support policy makers in better understanding. Our new report explores administrative data in the Victorian legal assistance sector Thu 9 Jul 2020 We are pleased to announce the release of our latest report: Apples, Oranges and Lemons: The use and utility of administrative data in the Victorian legal assistance sector. New Legal Studies resources available to support distance and classroom learning Wed 24 Jun 2020 The new resources include a combination of topic outlines, practical tasks, and relevant recent case studies. Teachers can use these resources in their lessons, and students can use them for study and revision in lead up to their SACs and exams. Shining a light on common legal problems Aboriginal people face Tue 2 Jun 2020 While the issues of unfair fines, scams and discrimination are serious, VALS have released a series of videos taking a light-hearted look at the common legal problems that Aboriginal people face. That’s a wrap folks! – A thank you from the Executive Director for Law Week 2020 Thu 28 May 2020 Our first online Law Week was a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended a webinar, watched on-demand content, or signed up for a free legal consultation. Law Week 2020 is a go! Mon 18 May 2020 Law Week 2020 officially begins today, and we’re very proud to say for the first time in the festival’s 40 year history, more than 130 events by organisations across Victoria are being delivered entirely online. Learn how to manage media in our recorded Better Information Workshop Tue 5 May 2020 We have remotely recorded the full session with Lynne Haultain and Mick Paskos, as they cover how to deal with media outlets and get your message across. The full video is available now. Law Week moves online to meet legal need during COVID-19 Mon 4 May 2020 To help meet the increased need for legal advice and support during the COVID-19 pandemic, Law Week - Victoria’s annual festival of the law - has moved completely online for the first time in its 40-year history. The Law Week 2020 program is now live Fri 17 Apr 2020 We are thrilled to announce that the first release of Law Week 2020 events is now available. Our office is closed, but we’re still working Mon 23 Mar 2020 Following the recent developments in Victoria’s COVID-19 response, we have decided to close our office in Hardware Lane until further notice. We're looking for a research consultant Fri 20 Mar 2020 Victoria Law Foundation's research team is about to undertake a new and large, complex piece of empirical research; the Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS) to discover what Victorians know about their justice system, its institutions and the role they see it play in their lives. COVID-19 pandemic – Changes to VLF activities Mon 16 Mar 2020 We have made a number of changes to our program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New resources to help the legal assistance sector support LGBTIQ+ communities now available Thu 27 Feb 2020 Today, the LGBTIQ Legal Service released a new Toolkit for Community Legal Centres to assist them support LGBTIQ+ communities in a respectful and inclusive way. Legal Laneway Breakfast opens the 2020 legal year Wed 5 Feb 2020 Over 500 members of the legal sector gathered in Hardware Lane this morning to celebrate the new legal year at the 17th annual Legal Laneway Breakfast. VLF Chair recognised in Australia Day Honours Tue 28 Jan 2020 We are delighted to hear that Victorian Law Foundation chair the Honourable Hartley Hansen AM QC has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Victoria Law Foundation grants to prioritise bushfire affected regions Thu 23 Jan 2020 Support for people in bushfire affected regions of Victoria will be prioritised in this year’s grants for Law Week events. Free legal help for Victorian bushfire victims Mon 20 Jan 2020 If you’ve been affected by bushfires, free legal assistance is available through Disaster Legal Help Victoria. What is the Sentencing Advisory Council? Mon 11 Nov 2019 We sat down with Chair, Professor Arie Freiberg, to hear about the work of the Sentencing Advisory Council and the factors that go into sentencing.
