PCLC recently contributed to a series of workshops hosted by the Centre for Innovative Justice on reform of the Victoria’s toll infringements system. The workshops focused on Human Centred Design – challenging systems to design for the needs of the user rather than the needs of the system. Please view full report … A Fair, Efficient […]
Motorists driving on the toll roads in the eastern board states may save time on their travel, but can accrue huge penalities and fees if they are fined for neglecting to pay the toll or top up their E-tag credit. Some motorists in Victoria have toll fine debts as large as $200,000 and road toll […]
Peninsula Community Legal Centre along with 26 organisations has signed an open letter to the Victoria Police Commissioner regarding the trial of body worn cameras by Victoria Police. This letter outlines a series of crucial accountability and oversight measures that must be implemented if the program is to achieve the objectives of enhancing safety for […]
Peninsula Community Legal Centre (PCLC) has responded to a recent report on the legal needs of the South East Metro Region, identifying Pakenham and Narre Warren as high need areas with a high proportion of rental properties. To address these needs, PCLC operates the Tenancy Assistance and Advocacy Program (The Program). The Program, supported by the […]
Peninsula Community Legal Centre received a visit from State Attorney-General Martin Pakula, State Member for Frankston, Paul Edbrooke and Member for Carrum, Sonia Kilkenny, last week to announce a funding boost for their Fines Clinic. The Centre’s Fines Clinic will receive $100,000 over 2 years as part of the Andrews Labor Government announcement of an […]
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Radical Health’s director Dr Johannes Maehrlein presents a $1,000 donation to CEO, Jackie Galloway. The Radical Health Community Value Program provided the donation in recognition of the important services provided by Peninsula Community Legal Centre.
‘Global Applause: Give Volunteers a Hand’ was the theme of this year’s International Volunteer Day on December 5. Peninsula Community Legal Centre joined the celebrations, applauding its volunteers for their efforts to support the Centre’s free legal services and strengthen access to justice for the community. Manager of Volunteers and Education, Andrea Staunton, says: “We […]
Media Release Peninsula Community Legal Centre has joined worldwide celebrations of International Women’s Day, by signing a statement of its intention to commit to creating a community that is safe and accessible for women and their children. Donned in white, purple and green, the centre’s predominantly female staff took a break from their day to […]
Media Release Staff and volunteers of Peninsula Community Legal Centre today welcomed the announcement of additional funding under a Federal Labor government, during a visit by the Honourable Mark Dreyfus QC MP, Australian Shadow Attorney-General and Shadow Minister for the Arts, Member for Isaacs; and Labor Candidate for Dunkley, Peta Murphy. Chief Executive Officer, Jackie […]