Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service - VALS

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service - VALS The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Co-operative Limited (VALS) was established as a community controlled Co-operative Society in 1973.

The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Co-operative Limited (VALS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation (ACCO) with 50 years of experience providing culturally safe legal and community justice services to our people across Victoria. VALS plays an important role in providing referrals, advice/information, duty work or case work assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopl

es in the State of Victoria. Solicitors at VALS specialise in one of three areas of law, being Criminal Law, Family Law and Civil Law. VALS maintains a strong client service focus which is achieved through the role of Client Service Officers (CSOs) who act as a bridge between the legal system and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. VALS is actively involved in community education, research and advocacy around law reform and policy development. VALS strives to:

- Promote social justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;

- Promote the right of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to empowerment, identity and culture;

- Ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enjoy their rights, are aware of their responsibilities under the law and have access to appropriate advice, assistance and representation;

- Reduce the disproportionate involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the criminal justice system; and

- Promote the review of legislation and other practices which discriminate against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. CONTACT US ON (03) 9419 5999 or FREECALL 1800 064 865

Today we acknowledge and recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women who have served in la...
24/04/2026

Today we acknowledge and recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women who have served in large numbers in every overseas conflict Australia has been involved in. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service people were not respected as veterans and did not have their contributions recognised, which Communities are still fighting to have this redressed today. We also acknowledge the resistance fighters who fought against invasion and colonsiation, the wars and massacre sites on these lands must not be forgotten. Today we honour them.

Good news! Free public transport extended in Victoria for the month of May, for everyone.The Government has extended Vic...
21/04/2026

Good news! Free public transport extended in Victoria for the month of May, for everyone.

The Government has extended Victoria's free public transport for another month before half-price fares until the end of the year. A reminder that since January 1st, all children and teens aged 17 and under can travel for free with a youth myki and will continue to be able to travel for free after May.

For more info check out transport.voc.gov.au

VALS will be delivering a community legal education session on wills and power of attorney this week on Guntijimara Coun...
20/04/2026

VALS will be delivering a community legal education session on wills and power of attorney this week on Guntijimara Country.
📆 Wednesday 22 April
đź“Ť 18 Wellington Road Portland, 3305
DWECHS, Dhauwurd-Wurrung, Elderly and Community Health Service

Your voice matters! VALS is hosting a drop-in session in our Preston office to help community with their submissions int...
19/04/2026

Your voice matters!

VALS is hosting a drop-in session in our Preston office to help community with their submissions into the Racism Inquiry. If you're unable to make the in-person session, you can submit via our online form on the VALS website, or we can have a yarn over the phone. Legal support will be available, and VAHS will be there on the day to provide mental health support.

Submissions close May 1st, 2026 - so come have a yarn with us before then.

Follow the link in our bio for more information.

The Racism Inquiry is accepting submissions from First Peoples until May 1st, 2026.Have your say to create meaningful ch...
18/04/2026

The Racism Inquiry is accepting submissions from First Peoples until May 1st, 2026.

Have your say to create meaningful change. VALS is available to support mob to engage with the inquiry, so if you have experienced racism in healthcare, education, housing, public spaces, or just everyday life - tell your truth and make a submission individually or through VALS.

Follow the link in our bio for more information.

We're looking for deadly Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community to be a part of VALS dedicated and culturall...
17/04/2026

We're looking for deadly Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community to be a part of VALS dedicated and culturally safe team. This position plays a vital hands-on role with linking culturally safe services to community and creating a welcoming, respectful, and culturally safe environment for clients, visitors, and staff. Link in bio to find out more.

The National Walk For Truth led by begins on Sunday. The Melbourne leg begins at 8am at Parliament Gardens and is aroun...
17/04/2026

The National Walk For Truth led by begins on Sunday. The Melbourne leg begins at 8am at Parliament Gardens and is around 6km to Preston, stopping at significant sites along the way. We suggest filling up your water bottle and wearing your comfiest shoes if you plan on joining!

On the 35th Anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, VALS calls for greater accountability...
16/04/2026

On the 35th Anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, VALS calls for greater accountability and an end to Aboriginal deaths in custody. Our lives matter. No justice, no peace.

There is no justice and no peace for our families and our communities who continue to lose loved ones to police violence...
15/04/2026

There is no justice and no peace for our families and our communities who continue to lose loved ones to police violence and prison harm. Today on the 35th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, we remember the 630 lives lost due to governments failure to enact real systemic reform and change.

Next week VALS will be delivering a community legal education session on wills and power of attorney. These sessions are...
14/04/2026

Next week VALS will be delivering a community legal education session on wills and power of attorney. These sessions are for Community - look forward to seeing you there!
📆 Wednesday 22 April
đź“Ť 18 Wellington Road Portland, 3305
Guntijimara Country
DWECHS, Dhauwurd-Wurrung, Elderly and Community Health Service

As the evidence and hearings concluded today for the coronial inquest into the death in custody of Jeffrey Winmar, VALS ...
10/04/2026

As the evidence and hearings concluded today for the coronial inquest into the death in custody of Jeffrey Winmar, VALS published a powerful and moving statement from Jeffrey Anderson, Jeffrey’s father. You can read it now on our website below.

Statement from Jeffrey 'Pep' Anderson, Jeffrey's father. My name is Jeffrey Alan Anderson. Everyone calls me Pep. Jeffrey Winmar Anderson (Jeff) is my

Today, the coronial inquest for the death in custody of proud Noongar man Jeffrey Winmar has concluded following two wee...
10/04/2026

Today, the coronial inquest for the death in custody of proud Noongar man Jeffrey Winmar has concluded following two weeks of evidence and hearings at the Coroner’s Court of Victoria. Jeffrey’s family thanks everyone who has supported them through this difficult time, including those who have sent messages of support and to those that have come to the court to stand in solidarity with their long journey of seeking answers and justice.

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