About
Vals, short for Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, provides legal support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Victoria. The team covers a broad range of legal areas, including criminal, family, and civil law, and offers specialised assistance for young people through their Balit Ngulu program. With a strong focus on community justice and accountability, Vals also works to improve policing and prison systems, making sure the voices of First Nations people are heard.
Located in Preston, Vals is a place where community members can get practical legal help, advice, and support navigating the justice system. The service is known for its commitment to culturally safe practices and its deep roots in the local Aboriginal community.
What Vals offers
- Criminal law representation and advice
- Family law support
- Civil law assistance
- Legal advocacy for young people (Balit Ngulu)
- Police and prison accountability advocacy
- Community justice programs
- Legal education and outreach
Why choose them
- Located in Preston with statewide reach
- Culturally safe and community-led approach
- 24-hour legal support for urgent matters
- Specialist programs for youth and families
- Advocacy on law reform and Aboriginal rights
- Accessible by phone, email, and in-person appointments
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Contact
- Address
- 279 Hargreaves St, Bendigo VIC 3550
- Website
- vals.org.au
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