Youthlaw has a new online resource for young people called StreetSmart at www.streetsmartvic.com.au
It’s designed to be just as easy to use on a smartphone as it is on a tablet or desktop and it has all the important info young people need to know about police, Protective Services Officers (PSOs), ticket inspectors and security guards. All the info is in plain English and it has a heap of useful tips on how to handle yourself with authorities and get free legal help when you need it.
Youthlaw lawyers are available to come out and speak with young people at schools, youth programs and events over the next 6 months about StreetSmart and about their rights when dealing with authorities. If you work with a group of young people who might be interested in having a guest speaker from Youthlaw, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on 9611 2412.
What are the peak bodies saying. We hear from CHP, CHFV and VCOSS
Council to Homeless Persons (CHP)
The Council to Homeless persons has congratulated the Victorian Government on the significant investments in housing, homelessness and family violence announced in this year's State Budget. While many of the commitments outlined in the Budget had been announced previously, they are worth recognising a second time; in particular, the Government’s major housing centrepiece Homes for Victorians, which includes $1 billion commitment to a Social Housing Growth fund. The other big news in this year's budget was the $1.9 billion investment in family violence services. Given the insidious relationship between homelessness and family violence, this commitment is highly commended.