The team at the Brimbank and Melton Community Legal Centre (BMCLC) was proud to welcome The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP, State Member for St Albans.
Community legal services like BMCLC do an incredible job making sure every Victorian can access the justice system, no matter their situation. Providing specialist legal services, targeted intervention and supports for young people.
BMCLC received funding in the 2024-25 Budget to continue the Melton Family Violence Program for an additional four years. This is essential in helping BMCLC to provide core legal services and to better meet growing community needs, including addressing family violence with effective early intervention support services.
During her visit, Ms. Suleyman spoke to lawyers delivering front-line services for the BMCLC in St Albans, learned more about the Family Violence program and met with the commUnity+ team.
Quotes attributable to Natalie Suleyman, State Member for St Albans
“The Allan Labor Government is backing organisations like commUnity+ in this year’s State Budget and it’s always valuable to see their work firsthand.”
“CommUnity+ delivers transformative services in St Albans, supporting our local community when they need it most.”
Quotes attributable to Cameron Bloye, General Manager Family & Community Services, commUnity+
The mission of commUnity+ is to support and empower communities in the West who are experiencing disadvantage, marginalisation and are vulnerable. Through our legal program we aim to resolve legal issues through the delivery of client-centred, holistic, collaborative, high-quality and specialised legal advice and assistance. On behalf of the team, I thank Minister Suleyman for highlighting our work with her visit today.
Quotes attributable to Tracey Gaudry, CEO, commUnity+
BMCLC, a program of commUnity+, is core to our commitment to deliver programs, services and support to people experiencing disadvantage or hardship in communities rich in cultural diversity. Minister Suleyman’s lived experience and lifelong commitment to serving the people of St Albans is a testament to our shared values, and we thank her for her support.
