Victoria needs to invest in services that make communities stronger, not more police. Community services such as VALS’ Aboriginal Justice Hubs, which we have been trying to get Government funding…

The family of Veronica Marie Nelson, a strong Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman who passed away in custody, are calling on the Andrews government to implement…

Today, the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service officially opened its first ever office in Bendigo at 279 Hargreaves Street – Dja Dja Wurrung land. The office was officially opened by Victorian…

Michael Suckling was an Aboriginal man. He was a loving father, son and brother. Michael was known for his sense of humour and loved having a laugh with his family…

The Victorian Government has announced it is progressing with child protection legislation despite not consulting Aboriginal legal services. VALS has concerns regarding the efficacy of the proposed legislation and its…

Click here to download statements Statement by Aunty Donna Nelson, Veronica’s mother My name is Donna Nelson and I am Veronica’s mother. Veronica was my first-born child, and she was…

Quotes Attributable to Nerita Waight, CEO of VALS: “The Victorian Government said punitive bail laws would make communities safer. In reality, these laws have led to a massive increase in…

Statement attributable to Uncle Percy Lovett, partner of Veronica Nelson: “I can’t believe it. It just shows how bad the healthcare was in Dame Phyllis Frost Centre- Prison and how…

Over 230 candidates running in the 2022 Victorian State Election have stated they support raising the age of criminal responsibility to at least 14 in survey results published today by…