DCSS Justice & Social Services - LGBT & First Nations NFP Charity

06/06/2026

Join us for a day of cultural connection through woodburning, painting, artefact decoration, and storytelling with local elders and artists.
Create, learn, and share together while celebrating culture, creativity, and community.

Location: The Aboriginal Centre for Males (ACM) – 201 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072
Event Date & Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, June 17, 2026
https://www.vacsal.org.au/event/vacsal-culture-art-day-2026/

31/05/2026

"Bring our country together to heal.”

Travis Lovett has walked more than 900 kilometres to deliver a powerful message here in Canberra.

When our Parliament first sat, First Nations people weren’t represented within it.

We’ve come a long way since then, but the journey towards a fairer, more equal Australia continues.

Travis, we’re committed to walking with you and all First Nations people on the journey to reconciliation.

Every step of the way.

03/01/2026

New domestic violence laws started 1 January 2026 in Queensland.
Police now have the power to issue on-the-spot Domestic Violence Protection Orders, called Police Protection Directions (PPDs).

PPDs are made without a court application and stay in place for 12 months. They can include conditions like no contact, leaving a shared home, staying away from certain places, and cooling-off periods.

PPDs cannot be issued in certain situations, including where there is an existing protection order is in place.

If someone breaches a PPD, it is a criminal offence.

If you’re served with a PPD or have questions about what these changes mean, seek legal advice immediately.

To learn more, read our factsheet: https://pulse.ly/gulnd95bij

If this raises issues for you, support is available:
📞 13YARN (24/7): 13 92 76
🚨 In immediate danger? Call 000
📞 PoliceLink QLD: 131 444
📱 DVConnect (24/7): 1800 811 811
📱 1800RESPECT (24/7): 1800 737 732
⚖️ Free legal DFV help – WLSQ: 1800 857 857 (Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4:30 PM)

07/11/2025

Remembrance Day is just one week away. On Remembrance Day, we remember all who have given their lives in service, including in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, next Tuesday 11 November at 11am, please pause and remember to remember.

Start planning how you will commemorate Remembrance Day: https://www.remembertoremember.com.au/plan-your-remembrance-day

07/11/2025