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 LIV 18 Apr 2019

Juggling work, life and other commitments can get busy and stressful. As we reach the mid-point of the year, it is important to take stock of your health and wellbeing...

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 Laura Ann Wilson & Sarah Mercer 01 Apr 2019

The law can be a thrilling, fast-paced and rewarding profession. But it can also be challenging. The job can involve strict time limits, dealing with confronting and distressing subject matter, and managing high conflict personalities...

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 Michael Lombard and Shyla Sivanas 01 Apr 2019

Once warring parties have come together to improve help for injured cyclists and other road accident victims...

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 Catherine Farrell 01 Mar 2019

Justice Connect’s Nauru Network is an example of the power of pro bono...

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 LIV Media 15 Nov 2018

Lawyers are more likely than other professional groups to suffer anxiety...

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 Madeleine Lynch 01 Oct 2018

October is breast cancer awareness month. Lawyer Madeleine Lynch warns of complacency... 

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 Laura Wilson 12 Sep 2018

Thursday 13 September 2018 is RU OK? Day 2018. RU OK? Day is a nationally...

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 Emma Muse 03 Sep 2018

We’ve all been there – you’re working with a client who has been deeply traumatised and they disclose something that makes you feel...weird... 

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 Carolyn Ford 07 Aug 2018

Victoria’s judges have been urged to show compassion when dealing with addicted accused by a leading Canadian physician and author visiting Melbourne...

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 John Toohey 01 Aug 2018

Solicitor John Toohey first noticed worrying signs of exhaustion when he was working 70 hours a week – it got much worse...

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 Converge International 01 Aug 2018

Creating a positive workplace is essential for team morale and productivity...

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 Jack Heath 02 Jul 2018

Talking to colleagues can inspire change in mental health. Over the past few years, an increasing number of public figures have talked about their own experiences with mental illness...

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 LIV 08 Jun 2018

Chief Counsel for Victorian Legal Aid Tim Marsh has recently spoken of the impact of vicarious trauma, and this month will join with The Hon. Bernard Teague AO, Coroner English and Carly Schrever to discuss how to...

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 Elena Tsalanidis and Vanessa Shambrook 01 Jun 2018

In a demanding and stressful profession it is important to create a positive environment. This year wellbeing and resilience building is a key part of the Victorian Women Lawyers (VWL) agenda...

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 SANE Australia 01 Jun 2018

Caring for yourself is important while supporting someone who is struggling. Peer support for mental health is very effective. Your friends, family and colleagues can be...

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