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Guides, videos, factsheets, links and other material to learn about the law.
Guides, videos, factsheets, links and other material to learn about the law.
Overview of the Koori Court - an alternative approach to sentencing.
Legal Briefs, hosted by Lizzie O’Shea, is a minute long video, series featuring Australia’s top legal minds exploring foundational topics—from what law is to how contracts or free speech work in practice. Though produced around three years ago, each episode still offers timeless insights into our legal system’s workings and its real-world impact.
VLF Teacher in Residence: David Thomson OAM, breaks down the constitution's formation and utility.
This series tracks the progress of a civil law matter involving a workplace injury. It introduces key stakeholders in the civil courtroom.
Free education kit about common legal problems that people newly arrived in Australia may encounter.
This explains the two main ways in which mental illness becomes an issue in criminal trials. Using case examples, it details when an accused is deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental illness. It also examines the defence of mental impairment, when an accused may argue they cannot be held criminally responsible for their behaviour due to their mental state at the time of offending.
A civics and citizenship student resource, predominantly for Year 9 and 10, which covers a range of activities through an examination of topics
A 3D interactive tool for students to explore a court room. The activity includes key roles that function in a court. It is a fun, yet educational tool for introducing the machinations of a courtroom to students
The Victorian Charter Advocacy Guides are a set of practical resources developed by the Human Rights Law Centre to assist individuals and advocates in understanding and applying the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. These guides offer step-by-step advice on addressing potential breaches of rights, such as raising issues with decision-makers and referencing relevant sections of the Charter. They are tailored to support various groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, those facing housing challenges or homelessness, people with mental illness, victims/survivors of crime, individuals in the criminal justice system, and those in prison. The guides aim to empower users to advocate for their rights effectively within the framework of Victorian law and policy.
This video contains interviews exploring the NJC, Australia's first and only community justice centre.
A civil case, including a template for civil case notes.
Enhancing Engagement webinars aim to equip you with the skills to produce more accessible legal information, which empowers more people to understand and engage with the law, resulting in better justice for all.