News & UpdatesIn late July, the findings from the Coronial Inquest into the passing of 12-year-old Sasha (pseudonym) were handed down. Sasha passed away in hospital in 2019 while in out-of-home care.…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been asking for self-determination for a long time. Self-determination has been a key call in the hundreds of submissions and many, many hours…
Today ASIC launched proceedings against Youpla Group. Quotes attributable to Nerita Waight, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service: For decades, the private funeral insurance company ‘Youpla’ aggressively sold poor-value…
VALS has been proud to represent Uncle Percy, Veronica Nelson’s partner, during his fight for justice. Uncle Percy, along with Veronica’s mother, Aunty Donna Nelson who is represented by Robinson…
Quotes attributable to Uncle Percy Lovett, partner of Veronica Nelson “Veronica shouldn’t have been refused bail. She wouldn’t have hurt anyone. What happened to Veronica should never happen again.” “The…
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service needs to be able to help our communities when and where they need it. A key part of our vision has been our Aboriginal Justice…
The family of Mathew Luttrell welcome the Coroner’s recommendations to improve mental health services in Mildura and ensure that they are culturally appropriate. The family hope that the recommendations are…
Prisons do not rehabilitate our children. Police contact is traumatising and harmful for our children. VALS has worked hard for 50 years to stop the overpolicing and overincarceration of Aboriginal…
Quotes Attributable to Nerita Waight, CEO of VALS: “The Premier promised to show leadership on raising the age of criminal responsibility and reports today that the government will only raise…
Victoria needs to invest in services that make communities stronger, not more police. Community services such as VALS’ Aboriginal Justice Hubs, which we have been trying to get Government funding…