Youthlaw

Working for justice for young people under 25 through legal services, advocacy, education and law reform.

Youthlaw is Victoria’s state-wide free community legal centre for young people under 25 years of age. We provide free and confidential legal advice, information and casework services to young people up to the age of 25 years. We provide education programs for young people about their legal rights and responsibilities. We provide advice and information to advocates for children and young people abo

ut how the law affects young people. And we advocate for law reform on a range of justice policy issues for young people, including young people and police, fines, diversion and raising the age of criminal responsibility.

04/06/2026

You can find the update on the Inquiry into Public School Funding, as well as our original submissions here:

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02/06/2026

Last night's Four Corners exposed what happens when police oversight fails. This isn't just a NSW problem, young people in Victoria are navigating the same broken system every day. We've put out a statement calling for urgent reform.

Read more: youthlaw.asn.au/this-is-not-just-a-nsw-problem-victorian-youth-legal-service-youthlaw-calls-for-independent-police-oversight-as-four-corners-exposes-systemic-misconduct-and-cover-ups/

18/05/2026

Are you a young person in the Dandenong area? This one's for you. 👇

This Wednesday, Youthlaw is running a free interactive session called Streetsmart, all about your rights and responsibilities when dealing with police and other authorities. It's practical, it's relevant, and there's no jargon.

Lunch is provided and you don't need to RSVP - just come along.
📅 Wednesday 20 May | 11am–3pm
📍 Third Place, YSAS Dandenong | Level 3/26 McCrae St, Dandenong

Any questions, reach out to Lisa Nguyen: 0410 470 180 | [email protected]

11/05/2026

Congratulations to the new democratically elected Co-chairs/Members of the First Peoples’ Assembly/Gellung Warl. We look forward to working with you in the Treaty era. Gellung Warl is the new body created by Australia's first Treaty to make decisions about First Peoples, continue truth-telling and healing, and hold the Victorian Government to account.

Youthlaw is committed to supporting the work of Gellung Warl because we know that when you listen to the people most impacted, you get better outcomes.

Congratulations to Meriki Onus (they/them) from the Gunai and Gunditjmara mobs and Dja Dja Wurrung, Wamba Wamba, Yorta Yorta, Dhudhuroa, Waywurru, Barapa Barapa, Wergaia, Wiradjuri man Djaran Murray-Jackson (he/him) who have been elected to serve as the Gellung Warl Co-chairs.

Read more about the Co-Chairs at Gellung Warl via the link in our bio, Peoples' Assembly of Victoria and sign up to Friends of Treaty, or donate to the self-determination fund.

Photo credit: Leroy Miller, First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria

07/05/2026

we’ve only been asking for meaningful early intervention for young people for like… a while 🙂

06/05/2026

Here's our take on yesterday's Victorian Budget, and what it means for the young people we work with every day.

Read our full statement: tr.ee/Iu_gltpSyK

29/04/2026

📦 We’re moving! We’ll be at 106 Victoria St, Carlton.�❌ Friday Fines is closed this Friday (1 May). Back next week — call ahead to book (no drop‑ins).

27/04/2026

Housing is essential. Renting should be treated that way too.
A new report from Anika Legal, Better Renting and the Consumer Policy Research Centre shows strong public support for action to make renting more stable, affordable and fair.
83% say renting is an essential service.
77% say a generation of renters may never afford to own a home.
It’s time for governments to regulate renting like an essential service.
Read more: https://anikalegal.org.au/blog/essential-homes/

15/04/2026

Short. Anonymous*. For young people.

Complete the Youthlaw survey and go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 gift cards.

👉 forms.office.com/r/JFYPavAxZj

*to go in the draw, you’ll need to leave your email

Survey closes Sunday 31 May.

17/03/2026

We’re so excited to share that Youthlaw has received an Everyday Legal Grant from the Victoria Law Foundation to support our project:
Before you apply for a Personal Safety Intervention Order (PSIO): Options for resolving school and peer disputes. This project will develop a practical, accessible resource for young people and parents navigating school and peer disputes, helping them better understand: the PSIO process and its consequences, alternative pathways to resolve conflict outside the court system, including school safety planning, mediation, and restorative practices.

With this funding, we will also explore opportunities to provide training for schools, strengthening understanding of PSIOs and supporting early, effective responses to conflict before matters escalate to court. We’ll work alongside key partners, including the Children’s Court, to ensure this information is available at critical decision points for families and young people.

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Address

106-108 Victoria Street
Melbourne, VIC
3053

Website

http://www.youthlaw.asn.au/

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