At the frontline helping people across our region access critical legal help during the COVID-19 crisis, including women and children at risk of family violence, families struggling to navigate parenting arrangements, and people facing debt and tenancy issues, ARC Justice has been providing an invaluable community service.
The State and Federal Governments have recently provided $14.2M in funding for community legal services across the state. ARC Justice will receive $493,000 of this funding, to be shared across our Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre based in Shepparton, and Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre in Bendigo.
According to ARC Justice executive officer, Hayley Mansfield, “Vulnerable and isolated families in our region are now feeling the additional social and economic impacts of COVID-19, and demand for family violence and family law services is growing. This funding will enable us to reach more individuals and families impacted by COVID-19, ensuring that they have access to justice and are connected to the legal and other local support services that they need to be safe and to recover. It’s critical that we reach people before their legal situation escalates.”
