Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service @thevalsmob
We are the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service. #BlackLivesMatter #RaisetheAge #communitylaw #StopBlackDeathsinCustody #RCIADIC #springst #auspol vals.org.au/donate Preston, Victoria, Australia Joined December 2011-
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#JusticeforHeatherCalgaret 🖤 💛 ❤️
"The Allan government should have been forced to act a long time ago, and if they had, Ms Calgaret may still be here with us today" - Nerita Waight, CEO of VALS #JusticeforHeatherCalgaret sbs.com.au/nitv/article/h…
"Life is precious, Heather's life is precious. It shouldn't have been taken away from her." - James 'Chum' Smith, Heather's brother 🖤💛❤️ #JusticeforHeatherCalgaret abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2…
Hello from Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Country. Today we will be bringing you updates from the coronial inquest into the death in custody of proud Yamatji, Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara woman Heather Calgaret, which begins today. #JusticeforHeatherCalgaret
Beautiful vigil today at Dardi Munwurro Dandenong for Heather Calgaret, whose coronial inquest starts tomorrow. “What ‘justice’ don’t realise is that every human life is precious.” - Suzzane Calgaret, Heather’s sister #justiceforheathercalgaret @thevalsmob @dhadjowa
“Life is precious, Heather's life is precious. It shouldn't have been taken away from her." #JusticeForHeatherCalgaret @thevalsmob @dhadjowa abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2…
"If Heather had gotten parole, she would be alive today. The whole family would have supported her. There's no way she would have died if she was living with us." - Aunty Jenny Calgaret, Heather's mother #JusticeforHeatherCalgaret nit.com.au/26-04-2024/110…
Today the Yoorrook Justice Commission makes Australian history as the first truth telling commission and first Indigenous-led Royal Commission to take evidence from a state leader. The Hon. Jacinta Allan MP, Premier of Victoria will appear before commissioners from 11:15am.
All strength and solidarity to the family of Heather Calgaret as the coronial inquest into her death in custody commences today. #JusticeforHeatherCalgaret @thevalsmob
If you would like to travel from the Dandenong area to Melbourne to attend the first day of the inquest, please call or text Jo on 0409 538 509. There will be a smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country by Uncle Colin Hunter. 🖤 💛 ❤️ Artwork by Heather Calgaret ❤️ 💛 🖤
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Heather Calgaret was a beloved mother, sister, daughter and friend. Her family says nothing will be the same without her. "We were heartbroken by her death” "Life is precious, Heather's life is precious. It shouldn't have been taken away from her." abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2…
This morning the Coronial Inquest into the death in custody of Heather Calgaret begins. Heather was a proud Yamatji, Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara woman who died in custody 2021. I’m sending my love and support to Heather’s family.
For the next four weeks, the Coroners Court is holding an Inquest into the passing of Heather Calgaret. If you can, head down to the court and show your support for Heather's family. #JusticeForHeatherCalgaret @thevalsmob
The inquest has finished for the day. Join us tomorrow and follow our live tweeting for Day 2 of the inquest. #JusticeforHeatherCalgaret
Hello from Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Country. Today we will be bringing you updates from the coronial inquest into the death in custody of proud Yamatji, Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara woman Heather Calgaret, which begins today. #JusticeforHeatherCalgaret
Beautiful vigil today at Dardi Munwurro Dandenong for Heather Calgaret, whose coronial inquest starts tomorrow. “What ‘justice’ don’t realise is that every human life is precious.” - Suzzane Calgaret, Heather’s sister #justiceforheathercalgaret @thevalsmob @dhadjowa
“Life is precious, Heather's life is precious. It shouldn't have been taken away from her." #JusticeForHeatherCalgaret @thevalsmob @dhadjowa abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2…
Today the Yoorrook Justice Commission makes Australian history as the first truth telling commission and first Indigenous-led Royal Commission to take evidence from a state leader. The Hon. Jacinta Allan MP, Premier of Victoria will appear before commissioners from 11:15am.
All strength and solidarity to the family of Heather Calgaret as the coronial inquest into her death in custody commences today. #JusticeforHeatherCalgaret @thevalsmob
Looking forward to this @thevalsmob webinar on the historic decriminalisation of public intoxication in Victoria last year, that was testament to the tireless advocacy of the Day family in seeking justice for their mother. #JusticeForTanyaDay
It's not too late to join the Public Intoxication Webinar, click on link below webinar: tinyurl.com/PIwebinar24
"They were denied equal opportunity in their own country and the disadvantage that caused has trickled down generations." nit.com.au/25-04-2024/110…
We strongly support this call by @monique_hurley @humanrightsHRLC and @Sarah_Schwartz @thevalsmob for the govt to fully fund phone calls from prison. Families should not suffer from disconnection and financial strain while a private company profits. rightnow.org.au/opinion/the-ca…
The hearing has resumed with a panel including: Karina Nolan from First Nations Clean Energy Network Rebecca Halliday from GIRA Sonja Dare and Jason Bilney from Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Corporation and Nick Llewellyn-Jones from Norman Waterhouse #firstpeoples #Truth
VACCHO express our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of a young person lost all too soon. We must look out for one another’s health and wellbeing - our culture and our Community are our strength. Support is available-Yarnin Safe’n’Strong (1800 959 563) or 13YARN.
My heart goes out to the family and community in WA that has lost a son so young. It’s shocking, heartbreaking and demands deep reflection.
WEBINAR: @thevalsmob Healthcare not Handcuffs: an Aboriginal-led health response to public intoxication Register to attend: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 3:30pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024.
Police and Prison Accountability Lawyer Sarah Schwartz at @thevalsmob sheds light on the prison healthcare system and how poor quality healthcare and lack of accountability directly leads to more deaths in custody. overland.org.au/previous-issue…
In 2024, we continue to call on government to act. "We cannot, and must not, wait another generation for change." - Roxanne Moore (2021).
We're resharing Roxanne Moore's 2021 IX piece, where on the 30th anniversary there was a call to support the families’ and demand governments to act and end the injustice once and for all. 👉indigenousx.com.au/hear-the-famil…
Today is the 33rd Anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
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