Victoria Law Foundation wants legal information to be easy to find, understand and use.
We use the principles of plain language to ensure the language, structure, design and delivery of the legal information we produce meets the needs of our audiences. And we can help your organisation do the same. To this end we have developed this 'Better information' section of our website.
We can help you find great plain language resources for your client and training to help you to understand the key principles of plain language and workshops on the benefits of producing legal information that can be understood the first time, every time. Please note: Due to the popularity of these workshops priority will be given to people involved in the production of community legal information and foundation grant recipients.
Better Information Workshop: Communicating using video
We live in a media rich world where audio-visual media are a common means of sharing information. Despite the quantity of audio-visual material we consume, very few of us know how to communicate effectively using it.
Our plain language training intensive
Throughout the year Victoria Law Foundation runs a series of workshops for lawyers, legal professionals, community workers and tertiary law school students who want to improve their communication skills.
The quality of legal information resources in Victoria - a review
We recently reviewed 1500 community legal information resources available to Victorians. Here are some of our findings:
Our Community Legal Centre Fellows
Find more about and read the reports of our inspiring Community Legal Centre Fellows.
By providing valuable educational resources, Victoria Law Foundation continues to play an important role in breaking down the barriers between the media and legal sector.
Crime and Law Editor, The Age