Catalogue 
We produce a range of plain language printed material for community and for people working in the legal, community and education sectors. Please note that most of our publications are FREE, however priced publications are currently managed directly through our external suppliers. Advisors 
Law help directory 2012
FREE
 FREE
Law help directory 2012
Do you refer Victorians to legal advice and information? This annual directory is an invaluable resource for community workers. It includes contact details, eligibility and appointment information, for a variety of organisations around Victoria.
VCOSS Manuals for community organisations – Community management
$30.00
$30.00
VCOSS Manuals for community organisations – Community management
An invaluable introduction and reference for management group members about their roles and responsibilities.
Better Information Handbook
FREE
FREE
Better Information Handbook
A step-by-step publishing guide to help people working in community and legal information services in Victoria to produce effective plain language resources.
VCOSS Manuals for community organisations – Policies and procedures
$30.00
$30.00
VCOSS Manuals for community organisations – Policies and procedures
Designed to accompany the DVD, these teacher notes provide VCE students with an overview of the main features of jury service through different activities.
Community 
Law help guide 2012
FREE
FREE
Law help guide 2012
A compact, easy-to-understand guide to legal services available in Victoria – use it to find a free or low-cost legal service, complaint or dispute settlement service or a private lawyer.
Working it out
FREE
FREE
Working it out
An informative, easy-to-use booklet explaining how alternative dispute resolution (ADR) works and how participants can prepare for mediation or conciliation.
Parking, the law and you
FREE
FREE
Parking, the law and you
An easy-to-read guide outlining key legal information on parking laws, fines, how to appeal, and the consequences of not paying a fine.
Dogs, cats, neighbours and you
FREE
FREE
Dogs, cats, neighbours and you
A practical guide to the legal responsibilities of pet owners, offering advice for dealing with problems with other people’s pets.
Neighbours, the law and you
FREE
FREE
Neighbours, the law and you
Helpful legal information about common problems that lead to neighbourhood disputes, including land and building use, fences, trees, noise and animals.
Private Lives
FREE
FREE
Private Lives
An easy-to-read guide explaining how to protect personal information under Victoria’s privacy laws.
Education 
Death at Blue Hills
FREE
FREE
Death at Blue Hills
This entertaining mock court activity will help VCE students gain a practical insight into the rules of evidence and procedure relevant to a court case.
Melbourne’s legal precinct
FREE
FREE
Melbourne’s legal precinct
A series of challenges for year 9 and 10 students who visit Melbourne’s legal precinct. To be used in conjunction with the 2009 edition of Melbourne’s Legal Precinct Map.
Dr Grant and his underpants
FREE
FREE
Dr Grant and his underpants
This entertaining mock court activity will help VCE students gain a practical insight into the rules of evidence and procedure relevant to a court case.
Melbourne’s legal precinct
FREE
FREE
Melbourne’s legal precinct
These two Melbourne’s legal precinct resources help students understand legal practice, law-making and the hierarchy of courts, and include excursion activities.
Teachers, students & the law
$9.95
$9.95
Teachers, students & the law
This essential reference for every Australian teacher provides information about common legal issues facing teachers.
Danielle come to judgment
FREE
FREE
Danielle come to judgment
A comprehensive overview of the court’s criminal jurisdiction for VCE students, outlining the roles of court officers and hearing procedures.
Case studies on human rights
FREE
FREE
Case studies on human rights
This resource helps teachers to promote discussion with VCE students about the Commonwealth Constitution and its importance in protecting democratic and human rights.
We the Jury
FREE
FREE
We the Jury
Designed to accompany the DVD, these teacher notes provide VELS students with an overview of the main features of jury service through different activities.
We the Jury DVD (Schools Package)
$39.95
$39.95
We the Jury DVD (Schools Package)
Filmed in the Supreme and County Courts of Victoria, this 23-minute DVD presents an overview of how the jury system works. The pack includes teacher notes linked to the VCE and VELS curriculums.
We the Jury
FREE
FREE
We the Jury
Designed to accompany the DVD, these teacher notes provide VCE students with an overview of the main features of jury service through different activities.
General 
Melbourne’s legal precinct
FREE
FREE
Melbourne’s legal precinct
An introduction to Melbourne’s key legal institutions including fascinating information on the history and architecture of the legal precinct.
Wigs and Robes
FREE
FREE
Wigs and Robes
An informative guide to the origins of court dress in Victoria and the contemporary issues surrounding the wearing of legal regalia.
Bendigo’s legal precinct
FREE
FREE
Bendigo’s legal precinct
A detailed guide to the institutions that make up Bendigo’s legal precinct, including information on free and low-cost legal services available to people living and working in Bendigo.
In Partnership 
Juror’s Handbook
FREE
FREE
Juror’s Handbook
Updated in partnership with the Juries Commissioner’s Office, this booklet provides prospective jurors with clear information about jury service.
Architecture of the Supreme Court of Victoria
FREE
FREE
Architecture of the Supreme Court of Victoria
A fascinating introduction to the impressive architecture of the Supreme Court of Victoria, featuring large, full-colour photographs.
Supreme Court of Victoria
FREE
FREE
Supreme Court of Victoria
An overview of the history, structure and operations of the Supreme Court, with colour photographs and diagrams. It is designed for the general public, and to meet the VCE curriculum.
About the County Court
FREE
FREE
About the County Court
An overview of the history and role of the County Court, featuring colour photographs of the court building. Designed for the general public, and to meet the VCE curriculum.
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