Research Network
Binging together decision makers, practitioners and academics to share evidence and build a shared understanding.
Connecting research with policy and practice
The Research Network connects the justice, community and academic sectors to enable knowledge sharing and encourage collaboration among those working on legal research and evaluation related to access to justice issues.
We do this by holding events throughout the year showcasing exciting international and domestic access to justice and legal need developments. Learn about these developments and meet and connect with colleagues working in this space.
Upcoming events
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Past events
Catch up on recording and resources from previous events.
Continuing the conversation from the International Access to Justice Forum
Exploring the benefits and barriers experienced by victims/survivors of family violence in response to technological systems reform.
This session explored recent research on people-centred access to justice from a global perspective.
In our final Research Network webinar for 2023, Hugh and Lynne presented findings from Victoria Law Foundation’s Data Mapping Project.
Latest event news
Two creative programs show how games can make the law accessible and engaging for all Victorians.
Hear from leading access to justice scholar Professor Emily Taylor Poppe, in discussion with VLF’s Hugh McDonald and Lynne Haultain, on where access to justice is headed and needs to be.
And that’s a close to Victorian Law Week 2025! After more than 100 events across metropolitan and regional Victoria, thousands of people had the opportunity to learn what to do and where to get help when life and the law meet.
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