Staying Informed - Law Institute of Victoria

Emily Knowles 01 Dec 2020

Many lawyers have spent a lot of time in the survival zone this year so it’s important to take stock and recharge.

Looking after your mental health post lockdown

Belinda Furse 16 Nov 2020

When Melbourne’s 111-day lockdown finally ended, the city was buzzing. Melburnians were rewarded with a renewed sense of freedom. They were able to see family and friends, go shopping and enjoy Melbourne’s renowned restaurants, cafés and bars.

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Disability, Elder and Health Law Annual Report

LIV DEHL Section 09 Nov 2020

The 2020 Annual Report for the LIV Disability, Elder and Health Law (DEHL) Section has been released....

Capacity Disabled Persons Health

Advice: With the benefit of hindsight

Annmarie Geros 01 Nov 2020

Senior practitioners share the advice they would give their younger selves.

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Wellbeing: Connecting student wellbeing and service design

Sophie Tversky 01 Nov 2020

Cultivating wellbeing as a life skill needs to be central to university experience. Understanding students’ diversity is key to addressing their needs and creating a positive law school community.

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LIV seeks clarification on use of telecommunications to discuss voluntary assisted dying

LIV Health Law Committee and Litigation Section 25 Sep 2020

The LIV is concerned that health practitioners could face criminal prosecution or unwarranted disciplinary action for discussing voluntary assisted dying via phone or electronically...

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Mental health: Barriers to wellbeing revealed

Carolyn Ford 01 Aug 2020

High levels of psychological distress are seen to be driven by systemic factors within the profession, according to a new report from the Victorian Legal Services Board.

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Health and wellbeing: Beware new wave of stress

Tania Menahem 01 Aug 2020

It is beneficial to remain hopeful and positive as the working environment continues to change.

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Health and wellbeing: Back to the office

Emma Howard 01 Jul 2020

Following a calm yet cautious approach and actively managing your wellbeing will help you return to work.

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Health and wellbeing: Towards a smooth transition

John Stack 01 Jun 2020

Career experiences later lawyers have lived are often overlooked and not given the proper consideration, which can lead to anxiety.

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Beyond the law: Getting creative with workplace connection

Karin Derkley 01 Jun 2020

Commercial lawyer Lauren Kelindeman has put into practice techniques she’d picked up from research on wellbeing.

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LIV calls for reduction in the blood donation deferral period

Health Law Committee 07 May 2020

The LIV has written to the Victorian government requesting its support for a reduction in the current sexual activity deferral period for blood donations from 12 months to three months...

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