In the future, people like Thuy will no longer face unfair barriers
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FLS announces CEO departure following a legacy of purposeful growth
Volunteering with Fitzroy Legal Service from 1982 for close to 25 years, solicitor and former Australian Government Solicitor, Michael Kingston reflects on his time at Fitzroy Legal Service and the ongoing need for community access to law.
Five minutes with former FLS volunteer, Michael Kingston
Volunteering with Fitzroy Legal Service from 1982 for close to 25 years, solicitor and former Australian Government Solicitor, Michael Kingston reflects on his time at Fitzroy Legal Service and the ongoing need for community access to law.
Strengthening laws against hate speech
Fitzroy Legal Service is pleased to have made a submission to Stage 1 of the Victorian Government’s consultation on Strengthening Victoria’s laws against hate speech and hate conduct, which is looking into strengthening Victoria’s anti-vilification laws.
Residential Tenancies Act leaves co-tenants vulnerable
A thorough review of the Residential Tenancies Act is required to address common issues facing co-tenants in Victoria. While the Tenancy Act is regularly amended, it still fails to offer sufficient provisions for when there is a relationship breakdown within a co-tenancy.
Meet community lawyer, Gatwech Wal
Following a career practicing family law and criminal justice with the Victoria Police, Gatwach Wal joined FLS in June as a Community Lawyer committed to supporting at risk community members through family violence and family law matters. Gatwech brings with him extensive experience across community volunteering, surviving war and conflict and professional qualifications that drives his sense of justice today.
MEDIA RELEASE: New community-led legal service for LGBTIQA+ Victorians
Joining FLS this month after volunteering for over a year, we meet with paralegal Christina Potts to hear her experience of volunteering and now working in our Family Law and Family Violence Team, and the values that pulled her to this work.
Meet FLS’s newest paralegal
Joining FLS this month after volunteering for over a year, we meet with paralegal Christina Potts to hear her experience of volunteering and now working in our Family Law and Family Violence Team, and the values that pulled her to this work.
“A gift to the whole community!”
Incredible messages of support from across the Fitzroy Legal Service community to keep FLS Fearless and Feisty.
Reflections on a harm reduction intervention in the Inquest into Veronica Nelson’s passing
Stigma against people who use drugs specified as a causative factor in Veronica Nelson’s passing writes Managing Lawyer Meghan Joy Fitzgerald.
