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Calendar of events

Monday 17 May
07:30
PILCH Walk for Justice
Join PILCH lawyers as they walk from Parliament House to the County Court in the annual Walk for Justice.

Enquiries:  admin@pilch.org.au or 8636 4400.
Cost: $15
Venue:Parliament House, Spring St, Melbourne
http://www.pilch.org.au/Page.aspx?ID=282
14:30
Supreme Court Heritage Tour
Learn about the heritage listed Supreme Court building, hear stories from the Supreme Court archives and discover judicial robes and wigs with the Records Manager, Joanne Boyd. After the tour visitors may stay on to observe the Courts in session.

Bookings:   joanne.boyd@supremecourt.vic.gov.au or 9603 6336. Book early as numbers are limited.
Cost: FREE
Venue: Supreme Court, Information Desk, 210 William Street, Melbourne
http://www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au
Tuesday 18 May
09:00
Dandenong Court Tour
Learn about the Courts from the Registrar and Magistrate during your guided tour of  Dandenong Law Courts. Visitors may stay on and observe the court in session.

Duration: 9 - 10am
Bookings: Damian Capobianco or Mark McCutchan on 9767 1368
Cost: FREE
Venue: Dandenong Law Courts, Cnr Foster & Pultney St's, Dandenong
http://www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au
09:00
Frankston Court Tour
Join Magistrates’ Court Senior Registrar, Julian Macleod, on a guided tour of the Frankston Law Courts. The tour will include a behind-the-scenes look at the Children’s Court and Custody Centre. Visitors can stay on to watch a Court hearing in action. A Magistrate will talk about the judicial process, cases and the duties of a Magistrate, both on and off the bench.

Duration: 9 - 10am
Bookings: Julian Macleod on 9784 5744
Cost: FREE
Venue: Frankston Court, 15 Fletcher Rd, Frankston
http://www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au
14:30
Sunshine Court Open Day
Take a tour of the Sunshine Court, observe real Court cases in session and have your legal questions answered by Court staff.

Bookings: Lee Arbaci on 9300 6200
Cost: FREE
Venue: Sunshine Court, 10 Foundry Rd, Sunshine
http://www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au
17:30
'I've killed my best mate'
Experience the drama of a courtroom, in this real life, culpable driving case. You can play the roles in this scripted trial. You can become the judge to decide the appropriate punishment. This new interactive program, supported by the Transport Accident Commission, illuminates key issues for any young person who drives.

Duration: 5.30-6.45pm
Enquiries: Simon.Dalton@nattrust.com.au or 8663 7241
Cost: FREE
Venue: Old Magistrates' Court - Russell St, Melbourne. (corner of LaTrobe & Russell Street). Part of the Old Melbourne Gaol.
http://www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Wednesday 19 May
Great Law Week Debate
Witness two teams of internationally-respected Monash graduates debate the topic "Criminals don't deserve the same human rights as everyone else"  in the annual Great Law Week Debate. 

Enquiries: 9905 2630
Cost: FREE
Venue:TBC
http://law.monash.edu/
09:00
Dandenong Court Tour
Learn about the Courts from the Registrar and Magistrate during your guided tour of  Dandenong Law Courts. Visitors may stay on and observe the court in session.

Duration: 9 - 10am
Bookings: Damian Capobianco or Mark McCutchan on 9767 1368
Cost: FREE
Venue: Dandenong Law Courts, Cnr Foster & Pultney St's, Dandenong
http://www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au
13:00
Supreme Court Heritage Tour
Learn about the heritage listed Supreme Court building, hear stories from the Supreme Court archives and discover judicial robes and wigs with the Records Manager, Joanne Boyd. After the tour visitors may stay on to observe the Courts in session.

Bookings:   joanne.boyd@supremecourt.vic.gov.au or 9603 6336. Book early as numbers are limited.
Cost: FREE
Venue: Supreme Court, Information Desk, 210 William Street, Melbourne
http://www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au
13:00
Sort It!
Explore the role of alternative dispute resolution through an interactive student workshop. Role plays highlight dangers of debt and how to resolve mobile phone and credit card disputes. Hosted by the Financial Ombudsman Service and Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, this workshop is Ideal for VCE Legal Studies. Free copy of Sort It! publication provided. Groups of all sizes welcome

Duration: 1 - 2.15pm
Bookings: 9613 7342
Cost: FREE
Venue: State Library Theatrette, Swanston St, Melbourne (enter via LaTrobe St)
http://www.fos.org.au/sortit
Thursday 20 May
10:00
Enduring Powers Of Attorney - Free information session
Learn the value of every adult  taking out enduring powers of attorney and guardianship. Session includes a DVD presentation featuring three scenarios - medical, financial and lifestyle - that reinforce the value of these legal documents. Find out where to seek further information and receive resources including the Take Control do-it-yourself kit.

Duration: 10am - Midday. Refreshments included
Bookings: Lorraine Lipson on 9603 9566. Places strictly limited.
Cost: FREE
Venue: Office of the Public Advocate, 5th Floor, 436 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
http://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/
14:30
Sunshine Court Open Day
Take a tour of the Sunshine Court, observe real Court cases in session and have your legal questions answered by Court staff.

Bookings: Lee Arbaci on 9300 6200
Cost: FREE
Venue: Sunshine Court, 10 Foundry Rd, Sunshine
http://www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au
14:45
A Discussion With Your Court
Join the Magistrate, Police, Legal Aid and Court staff in a discussion about the Court.

Bookings: Rick Roberts on 9221 8900
Cost: FREE
Venue: Broadmeadows Magistrates Court, Cnr Dimboola Rd & Pearcedale Pde, Broadmeadows
http://www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au
15:00
Moorabbin Justice Centre Tour
Join Court staff for an informative guided tour of the Moorabbin Justice Centre.

Bookings: Stuart Pope on 9090 8000
Cost: FREE
Venue: Moorabbin Magistrates' Court, 1140 Nepean Hwy, Highett
http://www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au
17:30
'I've killed my best mate'
Experience the drama of a courtroom, in this real life, culpable driving case. You can play the roles in this scripted trial. You can become the judge to decide the appropriate punishment. This new interactive program, supported by the Transport Accident Commission, illuminates key issues for any young person who drives.

Duration: 5.30-6.45pm
Enquiries: Simon.Dalton@nattrust.com.au or 8663 7241
Cost: FREE
Venue: Old Magistrates' Court - Russell St, Melbourne. (corner of LaTrobe & Russell Street). Part of the Old Melbourne Gaol.
http://www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au
18:00
Lawyers for Animals Inc and Victorian Women Lawyers (title TBA)
Details TBA.... but possible co-hosted forum, to consider the intersections and parallels between animal rights (anti-speciesism) and equal rights (feminism) in Australia.

Cost: FREE (or by donation)
Venue: TBA
http://TBA
Friday 21 May
08:30
Watch This Space: Children, Young People and Privacy Conference
Explore issues related to children, young people and privacy during Privacy Victoria's one day conference. Topics covered include research, the law, promotional activities and educational strategies to ensure young people understand the importance of protecting their privacy.

Bookings: Happenings Australia, event@happenings.com.au or phone 9359 6400.
Cost: Refer to website
Venue: Crown Promenade Hotel, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
http://www.privacy.vic.gov.au
11:00
Supreme Court Heritage Tour
Learn about the heritage listed Supreme Court building, hear stories from the Supreme Court archives and discover judicial robes and wigs with the Records Manager, Joanne Boyd. After the tour visitors may stay on to observe the Courts in session.

Bookings:   joanne.boyd@supremecourt.vic.gov.au or 9603 6336. Book early as numbers are limited.
Cost: FREE
Venue: Supreme Court, Information Desk, 210 William Street, Melbourne
http://www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au
14:30
Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court Presentation
Join the Magistrate, police, Legal Aid and Court staff for a presentation and Q & A session.

Bookings: Rick Roberts on 9221 8900
Cost: Free
Venue: Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court, Cnr Pearcedale and Dimbool Rd's, Broadmeadows
http://www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au
Sunday 23 May
11:00
"The Tragic '20s" Tour of Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery
Hear the extraordinary stories of local residents who died in tragic circumstances during the 1920's. Among them the railway line repairer killed when a bottle was thrown from a passing train, the Mordialloc market gardener murdered by his neighbour and the Sandringham lad killed on the toilet!

Bookings: www.focrc.org/tours.htm or phone 5420 7671.
$10 / $5 members. Refreshments included.
Venue: Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Charman Rd, Cheltenham (opp Cheltenham Railway Station)
http://www.focrc.org
14:00
Law Makers & Law Breakers
Visit the graves of  those who made the law and those who broke it. Tour guide, Helen D. Harris OAM, is a qualified historian with a detailed knowledge of 19th century Melbourne's great characters.

Bookings: Essential 9890 9288 or 9872 5492
Cost: $25 / $20 Seniors
Melbourne General Cemetery, Main entrance, College Crescent The tour departs from outside the office.
http://www.helendoxfordharris.com.au
14:00
Law and Order Walk
Share in the stories of people connected to the Law on this guided walking tour of  Brighton Cemetery.

Bookings: 9558 4248
Cost: $10 / $8 members
Venue: Brighton General Cemetery, Cnr North & Hawthorn Rd's, Caulfield South
http://www.brightoncemetorians.org
14:00
Coroners, Constabulary and Crime
Let the Friends of St Kilda Cemetery introduce you to some intriguing characters and crimes on this fascinating tour through the cemetery. Refreshments included.

Duration: 2 - 4.15pm.
Bookings: 9531 6832
Cost: $10 / members of FOSKC FREE
Venue: St Kilda Cemetery, Main entrance. Dandenong Rd, St Kilda East (Melways map 68-G8)
http://www.foskc.org