SMLS stands with @Djirra this #OchreRibbonWeek2024. We support their calls for government investment into self-determined solutions that build the resilience, safety, connection to culture and identity of Aboriginal women and children #OchreRibbon2024

Overwhelming demand is a constant challenge for SMLS as we often turn away people with appointments booked out within minutes of a Monday morning. The Government has an opportunity to address this in the #Budget2024 Anthony Albanese Mark Dreyfus abc.net.au/news/2024-02-0…

Community legal education is an important part of our program for people who have experienced workplace sexual harassment. This session was for the Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Advisory Committee in Dandenong. Contact us for more program info or for support.

SMLS is gearing up to welcome a fresh cohort of dedicated volunteers and still have some spots left in the 2024 program. If you'd like to join this great team but haven't applied, please submit an application before Friday. More details: smls.com.au/volunteer

Applications for our 2024 volunteer program close at 5pm today. This is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in a supportive legal setting while actively making a difference to local communities. For more info and to apply visit: smls.com.au/volunteer

SMLS wishes to acknowledge International Women’s Day today and reiterate our ongoing commitment to forging a gender-equal community #InspireInclusion

We are extremely pleased to announce a new specialist service at SMLS, amongst other exciting updates in our quarterly newsletter. To read more about the brand new program 'Justice Q' and other updates, visit mailchi.mp/smls/smls-news…

SMLS is looking for a community development worker to join our newly announced LGBTIQA+ specialist legal service. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to support the legal rights of the LGBTIQA+ community. Full details: ethicaljobs.com.au/members/SMLS/c…

SMLS would like to acknowledge & celebrate members of the transgender community for #TDOV! We remain committed to better understanding, supporting and advocating for Trans people & their rights. We look forward to launching our specialist LGBTIQA+ legal service ‘Justice Q’ soon.

SMLS is one nearly 100 organisations supporting the @RightsCharter campaign. Join us & sign the petition via charterofrights.org.au/sign-up so we can uphold important rights like the right to health, the right to education and the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment!

Thank you Health Justice Australia for this important research! Our partnership with SECASA started in the mid-90s. At its heart is a desire of social workers, counsellors & lawyers to improve client outcomes and recovery from the trauma of sexual assault & family violence Monash Health

SMLS is one of many organisations who endorsed this latest Migrant Justice report – All Work, No Pay. We hope to hear more from the government soon on strengthened protections for migrant workers to ensure fair treatment.

We thank the Victoria Law Foundation Vic Law Foundation for their ongoing support to our work on reproductive coercion and abuse in a legal context – an issue often overlooked. Grants like these serve as a big catalyst for transformative projects in the CLC space!

SMLS celebrates International Non-Binary People’s Day marked yesterday. Together, we should all try to challenge gender stereotypes to support inclusion of non-binary and gender diverse people. Pic: Equality Australia 🌈 - who do excellent work to create positive legal and social change!

Our climate justice team are training staff to be climate conscious lawyers to ensure a right-based approach to #climatechange for existing and future clients. A huge thanks to Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner and Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria for their ongoing support for this vital program for our local area

We can't achieve true justice without a safe and healthy climate. From insecure housing to hazardous work conditions, many of our clients already feel the effects of the climate crisis. Join us and stand w Doctors for the Environment Australia to say no to hazardous fossil fuels: dea.org.au/fossil_fuels_a…

🏳️‍🌈 Happy #BiVisibilityDay! 💖💜💙 Your identity is valid, your voice matters. We're excited to announce Justice Q, our new legal service by and for LGBTQIA+ people, launching next week! Safe, inclusive, and affirming legal support for our community: smls.com.au/justice-q/