Who we are

Youthlaw is a specialist Community Legal Centre which was established in 2001 as a partnership between private legal service providers and a community legal centre.

Youthlaw is funded by the Commonwealth and State Governments and Blake Dawson Waldron, a commercial law firm.

Youthlaw is based at Frontyard Youth Services in central Melbourne. Frontyard consists of an integrated team of collocated services, that work collaboratively to address the needs of young people at risk, including, accommodation, financial, legal and health needs.

Our vision

A just and equitable society for, and by, young people.

Our values

Youthlaw is a fearless advocate for young people. Youthlaw works within a social justice and human rights framework. Our work is based on principles of community development and we work together with young people to realise our shared vision. We recognise and value the diversity of young people and we strive to reflect that diversity in our work. Youthlaw works collaboratively to stimulate and create systemic change in the community for the benefit of young people.

Our mission

To provide an accessible legal service to young people under the age of 25, focusing on areas of unmet legal need. To address systemic legal and social justice issues in Victoria through community education, advocacy and law reform both for and with young people and their advocates.

Committee of management

Youthlaw is governed by a Management Committee of 7 members which includes at least two young people. Current members of the Committee are:

Youthlaw staff