Staying Informed - Law Institute of Victoria

From the president: Call to action

Tania Wolff 01 Apr 2021

Cultural change in our profession would produce better outcomes for clients and community.

Health Opinions Wellbeing

Mental health: Renewed focus on lawyers’ mental health

Karin Derkley 01 Apr 2021

New wellbeing manager Megan Fulford will boost the LIV’s efforts to support members in challenging times.

Health Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing: Getting life back to normal

Converge International 01 Mar 2021

After a year of crisis it’s time to kick-start positive changes to your physical and mental health.

Health Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing: Office anxiety

Converge International 01 Feb 2021

Why leaving lockdown is a big deal.

Health Wellbeing

LIV raises privacy concerns regarding Clinical Information Sharing (CIS) proposal

LIV Health Law Committee 08 Dec 2020

The LIV has called for DHHS to consider an opt-out model for its CIS solution...

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Health and wellbeing: Rest and reflect

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.

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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.

Health Practice Management Wellbeing

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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