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South-East Monash Legal Service Inc.

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South-East Monash Legal Service Inc.

South-East Monash Legal Services is a community legal centre. We provide free, confidential legal help to people in the southeast of Melbourne.

Springvale Monash Legal Service (SMLS) is a community organisation providing free, confidential legal advice to the community. Free interpreters are available when needed. Ongoing legal assistance may be available. Where appropriate, referrals will be made to private practitioners, other community legal centres, Victoria Legal Aid etc. SMLS operates in partnership with Monash University law studen

ts under the close supervision of a qualified lawyer. We are co-located with Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau on 5 Osborne Avenue, Springvale. We cannot provide legal advice on Facebook, please contact us directly on 9545 7400.

29/05/2026

Planning ahead can feel overwhelming. But with the right help, it doesn’t have to be.

We joined the Victoria Law Foundation and Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood House to talk about wills and power of attorney for Law Week. Together, we supported community members to better understand wills and powers of attorney, helping people feel more confident about protecting what matters to them. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Our team had a fantastic time sharing information to help our community make more informed decisions. As one participant said “I’m so relieved that you came to present on this. There’s so much information out there but I’m so grateful that you have you come out to talk to us about this in such an engaging and clear way. Thank you!”

26/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, a time to learn, reflect and take meaningful action towards justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

South-East Monash Legal Service acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we work on across the south-east of Melbourne, including the Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

Reconciliation is about truth, accountability and building respectful relationships. It is also about taking action to address the systems and structures that continue to create inequality.

As a community legal service, we are committed to supporting fair access to justice and working alongside First Nations communities in ways that respect self-determination.

22/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at one of our (many!) law week events!! ⚽️🚗👩‍⚖️

We played FIFA, chatted road rules, talked about police powers, and helped people in our community speak to a lawyer for free.

Law week is best when it’s connecting our community with free, accessible legal help. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made great.

20/05/2026

Recent reporting by the and has highlighted some of the issues affecting our community here in the southeast.

At South-East Monash Legal Service, we see every day how these challenges impact people’s safety, housing security and access to justice. Too many people are being left without the support they need, at the time when they need it most.

Access to free, culturally safe and community-based legal help is essential. When people can’t get advice early, problems escalate quickly, leading to worse outcomes for individuals and greater pressure on courts and other services.

We are calling for stronger investment in community legal services and a coordinated response that puts people and community wellbeing at the centre.

If you or someone you know needs legal help in Melbournes southeast, call us on 9545 7400, or visit SMLS.com.au.

12/05/2026

Prison time isn’t fine.

Imprisoning people for unpaid fines debt leads to real harm, often experienced by vulnerable people.

There are more effective and fairer ways to recover unpaid fines than sending people to prison.

The current approach punishes people for being unable to pay and risks criminalising poverty.

We’re calling on the Victorian Attorney-General to abolish imprisonment for fines debt.

27/04/2026

Law Week is next month and we’re bringing the community together with a series of FREE events!

From understanding your rights to planning your future (and even a little friendly competition 🎮) there’s something for everyone.

📅 What’s on:
• FC26 Competition – Mon 18 May
• Understanding Police Powers + Street Law – Wed 20 May
• Planning Ahead: Wills & Power of Attorney – Wednesday 20 May
• Speak to a free lawyer: Outreach with us and a Link worker – Fri 22 May

Come along, learn something new, and connect with your community.

09/04/2026

Right now, there are more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in prison than ever before.

From coast to coast across Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are being criminalised and imprisoned at alarming rates.

This is happening because state and territory governments are more concerned with political point-scoring than evidence-based reforms.

Locking up kids is an express ticket to a life of crime and suffering. Throwing a child in prison increases the likelihood they will have ongoing contact with the criminal justice system – which only harms our communities.

That’s why we – alongside more than 200 organisations and leaders – have signed an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling on him to act.

Please add your name too at www.natsils.org.au/open-letter-pm

NATSILS - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services

31/03/2026

Happy Trans Day of Visibility 🩷🤍💙

Today (and every day) we celebrate the lives, resilience, and contributions of transgender people, while also acknowledging the ongoing barriers many still face in accessing safety, dignity, and equality. At SMLS, we proudly stand with the trans community. We remain committed to providing free, confidential legal support to LGBTQIA+ communities through our Justice Q program, and to advocating for a more just and inclusive society for all.

25/03/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to join our Night Service at South-East Monash Legal Service.

If you’re passionate about social justice and want to support people in your community, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

We’re recruiting:

✍ Supervising Lawyers
✍ Intake Worker Volunteers (law students or graduates)

You’ll be helping clients navigate real legal issues (from family law to fines, debt, and more) alongside a supportive team.

Commitment is just 3 hours every 3 weeks, based at our Springvale office.

For almost 50 years, our volunteers have helped make the law more accessible. You can be part of that.

Find out more and apply: https://www.smls.com.au/volunteer/

24/03/2026

First Peoples aged 16 and over are eligible to vote in the upcoming Treaty Elections. See below to find a voting both near you.

Address

5 Osborne Avenue
Springvale, VIC
3171

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

03 9545 7400

Website

http://www.smls.org.au/

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