Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service

Help! I'm being arrested.

Stay calm, be cool
Identify yourself as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander
Call VALS for legal advice

The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Co-operative Limited provides legal advice and representation for the Koorie community. * Eligibility criteria apply

How VALS can help you:

If you're arrestedStay calm. Advise the police that you are Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander & VALS will be contacted.

Criminal LawLegal advice/representation if you have to go to court or are charged with a criminal offence.

Family LawWe provide advice about child welfare and family issues.

Civil LawDiscrimination, police wrong-doing & wills

Information for the Koorie Community:

Fact sheets Education kits Newsletters

VALS News:

May 2012

AUSTRALIA CHALLENGED AT UNITED NATIONS OVER RACIST LAWS »

The United Nations has heard significant criticisms from the Aboriginal and T...

May 2012

POSITION VACANT: COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION OFFICER: EMPOWERING COMMUNITY PROJECT »

The position is responsible for educating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

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