Vals
Business Overview
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
Location
279 Hargreaves St, Bendigo VIC 3550
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