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Why we’re leading a coalition that opposes local law amendments in the City of Port Phillip Council.

Our new partnership with The Salvation Army’s Upton Road Youth Service will ensure young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness have access too timely, free and non-judgmental legal support.

On Thursday November 27th, we celebrated a milestone event for the Sex Worker Legal Program – the launch our first Impact Report and the unveiling of a refreshed Strategy to guide the next phase of the program.

We are pleased to share our 2024-25 Impact Report, marking a new chapter in how we understand, evaluate, and communicate our work. 

We are excited to announce that five new leaders have joined the Southside Justice Board.

We have recently farewelled three longstanding members of the Southside Justice Board of Directors.

After sustained advocacy, the Victorian Government has committed to fund the Sex Worker Legal Program.

On May 21st, Port Phillip Council passed a new proposal to consult on local law change targeting “encampments”. We are deeply concerned about the human rights impacts of this proposed change, including the lack of evidence that this new protocol will meaningfully improve perceptions of community safety.

Read Southside Justice’s formal submission to the Victorian Parliament’s inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers.

We’re preparing to farewell Victoria Mullings following an incredible 30 year career in the CLC sector.

Southside Justice’s Sex Worker Legal Program (SWLP) has not received funding in the 2025/26 Victorian State Budget, jeopardising the future of this statewide service.

Southside Justice and First Step jointly wrote to councillors expressing our deep concern over a motion that explores fining people for sleeping rough.