We aim to improve the understanding of gender-based violence in the community through community legal education.
We believe that preventing family violence starts with us. Through education we can help promote gender equality, and change attitudes and unfair treatment of people, based on gender.
We provide age appropriate legal education to secondary school students, organisations and community members across South West Victoria.
If you would like to learn more about our Community Legal Education, or if you would like to arrange a presentation at your school or workplace, please contact us on (03) 5561 1934 or email legal@safvcentre.org.au.
Upcoming events
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| Friday 7 March, 2025 | Drop-in Clinic: Solicitors David Brozinski and Janine Wilson, will be at the Warrnambool Library to provide a drop-in clinic. They will be able to provide general information on a range of topics including Family Violence Intervention Orders, parenting, property settlement, divorce, the Financial Assistance Scheme (formally VOCAT), tenancy and fines. This is open to all females. |
| Friday 4 April, 2025 | Fines and Infringements: Solicitor David Brozinski, will be at the Warrnambool library presenting this session with a focus on traffic related infringements and how to deal with them in general, and in the context of family violence. All welcome. |
| Friday 2 May, 2025 | Separation and Parenting: Solicitor Courtney Ashton will be at the Warrnambool Library presenting on the process following separation if parents are unable to reach their own agreement as to parenting arrangements. The session will look at the role the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) in relation to the care and welfare of children and the procedures that must be followed prior to commencing proceedings. All welcome. |
| Friday 6 June, 2025 | Divorce: Solicitor David Brozinski, will be at the Warrnambool Library presenting this session on divorce, covering what is required to apply for divorce, the general application process, how an application is served, and the Hearing. All welcome. |
| Friday 4 July, 2025 | Practicalities of Property: Solicitor David Brozinski, will be at the Warrnambool Library presenting this session on the Practicalities of Property during separation. All welcome. |
| Friday 1 August, 2025 | Family Violence and Evidence: Solicitor David Brozinski, will be at the Warrnambool Library presenting this session on Family Violence and evidence. All welcome. |
| Friday 5 September, 2025 | Tenancy: Solicitor David Brozinski, will be at the Warrnambool Library presenting this session covering topics such as: ending a tenancy, notice to vacate, rent arrears, rent increases, damage to the property and repairs. All welcome. |
| Friday 3 October, 2025 | Drop-in Clinic: Solicitors David Brozinski and Janine Wilson, will be at the Warrnambool Library to provide a drop-in clinic. They will be able to provide general information on a range of topics including Family Violence Intervention Orders, parenting, property settlement, divorce, the Financial Assistance Scheme (formally VOCAT), tenancy and fines. This is open to all females. |
| Friday 7 November, 2025 | Family Violence Intervention Orders: Solicitor Jess Mulcahy, will be at the Warrnambool Library presenting this session on Family Violence Intervention Orders, covering the steps involved (from application to final orders), what conditions may apply and what happens if a FVIO is breached. All welcome. |
