News
Shaping our future – new strategy
Our five year strategy focuses on actions that secure our organisation through our people, partners and funding; that demonstrate our value through our connection, evidence and ability to share our impact; and that helps us thrive through community voice scale and resilience.
50 years of community justice: Alison Maynard
Alison was a solicitor at St Kilda Legal Service (SKLS) in the early 1980s. Working at SKLS aligned with Alison’s personal values and desire to do good in her community.
Southside Justice is formally opened
After a long journey, we formally opened our new office on 4 May 2023
Southside Justice turns 50
In 1973, in response to the growing need for free legal help, a group of socially minded legal volunteers joined together to form the St Kilda Free Legal Service (now Southside Justice)
Sex Worker Legal Program
After advocating for sex workers in St Kilda for over 30 years, we officially launched the state-wide Sex Worker Legal Program with funding from the Andrews Government and the Victorian Legal Services Board.
Launch of our Gender Affirmative Policy
Southside Justice has launched its new Gender Affirmation Policy. A key element of the policy provides 20 days annual gender affirmation leave for staff.
