News
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.
Our research partnership explores LGBTIQ+ experiences of the family violence legal system
A call for a further action
Southside Justice’s LGBTIQ Legal Service advocates to the Victorian government for further action to be taken in response to the anti-trans protest in Melbourne on 18 March 2023
Media Release: St Kilda Legal Service rebrands as Southside Justice
Almost 50 years after its first advice session, St Kilda Legal Service has launched a fresh new identity as Southside Justice. The rebrand is accompanied by a refreshed website as well a new premises.