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All invited to International Access to Justice Forum 2022
February 10, 2022
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All invited to International Access to Justice Forum 2022
February 10, 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.

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Our Legal Laneway Breakfast returns online to open the 2022 legal year
February 2, 2022
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Our latest report explores administrative data in Victorian courts and tribunals
December 1, 2021
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Our latest report explores administrative data in Victorian courts and tribunals
December 1, 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.

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PULS out of lockdown and new reports about to land
November 12, 2021
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PULS out of lockdown and new reports about to land
November 12, 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.

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2021/22 Knowledge Grants awarded
November 4, 2021
Grants
2021/22 Knowledge Grants awarded
November 4, 2021

The projects that were supported this year demonstrated potential to make a significant contribution to Victorians and the legal sector.

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Watch our Better Information Webinar for tips on running a successful webinar
October 28, 2021
Events
Watch our Better Information Webinar for tips on running a successful webinar
October 28, 2021

In this session, we provided tips and tools for delivering a successful webinar – and avoiding common pitfalls.

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Watch The Law and You Forum 2021
October 13, 2021
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Watch The Law and You Forum 2021
October 13, 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.

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Research continues apace
October 12, 2021
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Research continues apace
October 12, 2021

Research continues apace despite challenges posed by public health restrictions.

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Research is progressing at pace
September 8, 2021
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Research is progressing at pace
September 8, 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

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PULS in Victorian lockdown
September 8, 2021
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PULS in Victorian lockdown
September 8, 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.

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Producing successful CLE – insights from funded projects
August 12, 2021
Grants
Producing successful CLE – insights from funded projects
August 12, 2021

We’ve been consulting with past General Grant recipients to find out what lessons they learned from conducting funded projects.

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An update on VLF research
August 5, 2021
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An update on VLF research
August 5, 2021

It’s almost springtime and we're delighted to provide an update on VLF research.

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Supporting research in the sector though grants
July 1, 2021
Grants
Supporting research in the sector though grants
July 1, 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.

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2021/22 Grants available soon
June 23, 2021
Grants
2021/22 Grants available soon
June 23, 2021

From 1 July, the Victoria Law Foundation will launch its 2021/22 grant program. Here is an overview so you can start planning.

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June 22, 2021
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PULS speeding up
June 22, 2021

We have been working hard to get our Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS) ready to go into the field.

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Extensive information on PULS now available
June 4, 2021
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Extensive information on PULS now available
June 4, 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.

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How Victorians experience and resolve family problems

Our companion PULS In brief publications reveal that family problems, though less common, are Victoria’s most damaging legal issues with the highest unmet need.