Women’s Legal Service Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing free legal services to women since 1982. Women’s Legal Service Victoria work with women experiencing disadvantage to address legal issues arising from relationship breakdown or violence.
The principles of social change and justice were the cornerstone of Fleur Spitzer’s image of a better world and for this reason the Sub Fund supports projects that
Grant type: Sub Fund
Amount: $5,690
Year: 2020-21
Website: womenslegal.org.au/
The project will transform two existing Legal Fact Sheets into accessible Easy English information sheets that will vastly increase their readability and reach. By using simple, clear and inclusive language and imagery, the Easy English Child Protection fact sheets will help women from disadvantaged backgrounds play an active part in their own legal journey and empower them to make informed choices as they take their tentative first steps away from violent relationships.
This Sub-Fund supports projects that increase the literacy, educational opportunities of women and girls or addresses barriers facing older women.
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Debbie's Place is a home away from home which provides accommodation and support for three teenage girls from the Bellarine who are at risk of not satisfactorily completing their VCE.
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A practical toolkit for older women that helps them navigate information and services.
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We would love to talk with you about the possibility of setting up a Sub-Fund with the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust. Please get in touch...
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