Projects and Partnerships

Ongoing outreaches

Moonee Valley Legal Service aims to provide services that are accessible, holistic, and that respond to our community needs. We work closely with our partners in the region to deliver creative projects that offer the best outcomes for Moonee Valley residents.

See some of our current projects and partnerships below:

Integrated Services

We recognise that people with legal issues often have other social issues impacting their life. When people come to see us, we want to ensure they are supported to find the full range of help they need to get the best legal and social outcomes.

The Integrated Services team at MVLS provides warm referrals for our clients to other organisations co-located at our office and Wingate Avenue Community Centre. These organisations provide support for:

Family violence and elder abuse
Financial counselling and coaching
Disability supports and NDIS
Youth engagement and homelessness
Employment and study
Settlement services

Legal Outreaches

We deliver legal services in a range of accessible locations across Moonee Valley, including:

Sam Merrifield, Niddrie, and Avondale Heights libraries
Cooper street Community Centre, Essendon
Flemington public housing estate
Travancore Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) service
cohealth Older Person High Rise
Wintringham, Carlton

Bicultural Worker Program

The Bicultural Worker Program provides a trusted, culturally competent and safe link between community members and MVLS, and builds stronger relationships with community members.

Our Bicultural Workers bridge the gap between legal services and racially marginalised communities to educate people on their rights, navigate complex service systems, and advocate on barriers facing individuals and communities.

The Program is gratefully supported by the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner.

Safe from Harm

Safe from Harm is an initiative by the Moonee Valley Legal Service for culturally specific family violence education and legal assistance service for residents.

Safe from Harm offers Moonee Valley residents free legal advice and assistance in relation to family law and family violence matters. Additionally, culturally specific legal education can also be provided to groups and organisations in the local area.

Moonee Valley Family Violence Network

The Moonee Valley Family Violence Network is a group of government, non-government, and community services. The Network shares a collective commitment to address gendered violence and improve the safety of people affected by family violence.

The Network meets frequently to share updates and build connectedness between services. Regular community engagement events take place each year to increase awareness of family violence and available supports.

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