Nicholes Family Lawyers

03/06/2026

In this month's JOY Drive "Your Law Talk" segment, Partner Bec Dahl joins Presenter Warren Andrew to discuss navigating the law for members of the LGBTQIA community.

Bec will be sharing insights into the unique legal questions LGBTQIA people face, whether it's starting a family, protecting a relationship, dealing with separation, or simply understanding their rights.

Tune in to JOY 94.9 today at 4:15pm to listen!

01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Not just this June, but every day, Nicholes Family Lawyers celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirms our commitment to ensuring everyone receives the care, respect, and representation they deserve.

Today and every day🌈

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27/05/2026

Think you've got what it takes? Join us for the GKYP18 Trivia Night on 19th June — a fun-filled fundraising evening in support of Geelong Youth Engagement and the life-changing programs they deliver for young people in the Bellarine and Surf Coast community.

You can join a table solo or get a team of eight together to fill a table. Register now to test your knowledge and bid on some amazing prizes at the silent auction!

When: 19th June

Where: St Marys Football Club, Latrobe Terrace, Geelong

Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm

BYO snacks | Drinks at bar price

Register or enquire: [email protected] or [email protected]

27/05/2026

Police across Australia are now receiving world-leading training to better respond to family, domestic and sexual violence incidents.

Developed as part of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–32, this innovative national program will equip officers with enhanced skills to protect victim-survivors and support safer outcomes for families experiencing violence.

If you or someone you know needs support navigating family violence matters, our team can help you understand your legal options.

Click here to read more: https://ministers.ag.gov.au/media-centre/world-leading-family-domestic-and-sexual-violence-law-enforcement-training-rolling-out-nationally-26-05-2026

The Albanese Government is delivering a new, world-leading training and education package to enhance police responses to family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) across Australia, with at least 10,000 officers set to receive the training this year.

27/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that Nicholes Family Lawyers will be participating in the 2026 Geelong Small Business Festival.

Partner Bec Dahl will be hosting a "Paid Domestic Violence Leave Refresher Seminar" covering current employer obligations and employee entitlements under workplace laws.

We look forward to contributing to this year's festival program and engaging with the Geelong business community.

Further details regarding the seminar will be shared soon.

26/05/2026

Our Head of Marketing & Client Engagement, Kylie Barnes, was privileged to attend the Carlton Respects 10 Year Anniversary Dinner last night. A deeply meaningful evening celebrating a decade of purpose-driven leadership from the Carlton Football Club.
 
Carlton Respects exists to harness the influence of football to drive real, lasting change, and the impact speaks for itself. Over 17,000 students have been reached through the Road to Respect program, and a community continues to unite behind a future free from violence against women and children.
 
The night featured an inspiring lineup of speakers and panellists who each play an integral role in championing the respect movement. Hearing from Jason Richardson and Patty Kinnersly, CEO of Our Watch and Co-Vice President of Carlton Football Club, was a powerful reminder of why this initiative matters so deeply. The panel brought together Tarang Chawla, one of Australia’s most recognised voices in the movement to end violence against women and children, AFL player, Marc Pittonet, who actively champions the Carlton Respects program on and off the field, and AFLW player Harriet Cordner, a leading advocate for the initiative. Together, they represented exactly the kind of authentic and unwavering leadership this cause demands.
 
Leading up to the annual AFL Carlton Respects game in Round 12, we are proud to stand in support of this mission. Thank you, Carlton Football Club, for ten years of courageous advocacy. The work being done is nothing short of extraordinary.
 
Respect, it’s up to us🧡

26/05/2026

On the 24th of May, we recognised Pansexual and Panromantic Visibility Day💛🩷💙

At Nicholes Family Lawyers, we proudly stand with our pansexual community and extend that support to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to championing inclusivity and respect, ensuring that every individual - no matter their identity or who they love - is advocated for and celebrated.

Today and every day, we celebrate you🌈

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25/05/2026

At Nicholes Family Lawyers, we believe in the importance of mentoring the next generation of family lawyers so they can grow, develop confidence, and reach their full potential.

Managing Partner Sally Nicholes was joined at the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) Asia Pacific Chapter Meeting in Kuala Lumpur by Senior Associate Jessica Coles-Black, who has been with Nicholes since 2022.

Having Jessica attend and participate in the conference has been a wonderful opportunity for her professional development and a reflection of our firm’s commitment to investing in our emerging leaders.

Family law is a people profession. The same care we bring to our clients, we try to bring to our team.

Thank you to the IAFL for allowing Jessi to attend as a Lawyer guest at this importance forum.

21/05/2026

One of our own is taking on the Kokoda Track and we're backing her every step of the way.

Head of Marketing & Client Engagement, Kylie Barnes, is hiking the iconic 96km Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea as part of her involvement with Geelong Youth Engagement (GYE), an organisation dedicated to supporting disengaged young people aged 15–18 across the Geelong region.

GYE's programs provide mentorship, education, and real-world experiences that help young people reconnect with their future. To support this work, GYE is hosting fundraising events throughout 2026 – including trivia nights, auctions, and raffles.

If your business has goods or services you'd be willing to donate as auction or raffle prizes, it would go a long way toward supporting the young people GYE works with every day.

To find out more or get in touch, contact GYE directly at [email protected] or visit geelongyouthengagement.org.au

21/05/2026

For those who couldn’t join our Victorian Law Week 2026 webinar on recent changes to family violence laws, the recording is now available to watch online.

Our panel, moderated by Partner Bec Dahl, explores how these reforms are impacting victim‑survivors, older people, LGBTIQA+ communities, and those experiencing financial stress or isolation, and outlines practical first steps if you are worried about yourself or someone you know.

Thank you so much to our incredible panel for their incredible insights!

Catch up on the discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=9A29NPqFxeUXnJ0D&v=kYM7_3YtziY&feature=youtu.be


Victorian Law Week is a state‑wide program of events designed to help people learn about the law. Find out more at https://www.viclawweek.org.au/