Migrant legal advice

A PROJECT designed to provide legal advice to migrant communities in Melbourne’s south-east has received a $41,000 grant from the Legal Services Board.
Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls announced the South Eastern Region Migrant Resource Centre would use the money to help migrants understand their rights and responsibilities in Australian.
“The centre will advise people on family law, family violence, Victorian and community legal aid, the court system and Victoria Police through group work and question-and-answer sessions with guest speakers,” Mr Hulls said.“The project will enable people, who do not speak English as a first language, to understand and access vital legal services when they need it most.”
Eight law-related community and educational projects have received grants totalling $290,000 in a new round of funding from the board.
All projects must be carried out within one year and are subject to an evaluation during and after the project.