Please find below statements in relation to findings from the Coronial Inquest into the passing of Baby L. Mother of Baby L “I have spent over five years waiting for…
Aboriginal communities in Victoria deserve better. That is why Victoria has been walking the path to Truth and Treaty. The path is not easy and requires the full commitment of…
Date: 22nd November 2024Time: 11:00am-1:00pmLocation: Online (see AGM notice below for details) There are 5 Board positions to be elected. Nomination forms are below. Click here to download the Notice…
Marley Wright-Martin was a 27 year old Gunnai, Gunditjmara, Djab Wurrung, Yuin, Monero, Tharawal, and Wadawurrung man who should be alive today. On 4 September 2024, Marley passed away in…
Every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person should be able to access culturally safe legal services if they choose to, but that will not be possible due to the shoddy…
VALS calls on Victorian politicians to commit to creating a youth justice system focused on providing children with the opportunities and support they need to build a better life for…
“White promises can disappear, just like writing in the sand.” Today Premier Jacinta Allan announced that the government has reneged on specific and solid promises to raise the age to…
Fairer bail laws passed by the Victorian Parliament last year are already having a positive impact – allowing more people to access the supports they need while remaining connected to…
The Victorian Government response to the Yoorrook for Justice report is unworthy of the heart wrenching truths that were told at the Yoorrook Justice Commission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Today, the Attorney-General, Jaclyn Symes, announced her decision to ditch vital bail reforms for children that would have reduced the over-incarceration of Aboriginal children and instead announced a trial of…