Equality Law Capability Project

Westjustice will conduct research into their legal capability to understand their legal needs and adapt legal services to improve access to the service.

Beneficiaries
Recent arrivals/asylum seekers
Culturally and linguistically diverse people
Topics
Legal capability
Employment

Westjustice offers legal services to people in the Western suburbs who experience workplace sexual harassment or discrimination. However, four multicultural communities prevalent in the catchment area are not accessing the Equality Law Service as expected. 

Recipient
Westjustice
Westjustice
Round
2023/24
Amount
$50,000
Status
Current

Funding to help respond to legal need

Major Grants offer up to $100,000 for projects that help organisations better understand and respond to the civil legal needs and capabilities of Victorians.

Legal capability
Employment
Recent arrivals/asylum seekers
Culturally and linguistically diverse people
Westjustice