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
Get invites to upcoming events
Past events
Catch up on recording and resources from previous events.
In our recent Research Network webinar, principal lawyer Cameron Lavery and Associate Professor Maree Petersen joined us to explore the increasing problem of precarious housing and what may be done to help resolve the issue.
Dr Lacey Schaefer discuss the experience of problem-solving courts since their introduction to Australia 25 years ago.
The Year of Justice in 2019 saw the publication of the landmark Justice for All report. In this webinar, we discuss the report with Maaike de Langen and Swati Mehta.
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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