Western Victoria’s Largest Legal Network
We’re determined to support institutional abuse survivors with expertise gained through our partnership with one of Victoria’s leading sexual abuse legal practices, Ryan Carlisle Thomas Lawyers.
This collaboration ensures that survivors have access to metropolitan-level expertise while working with lawyers who understand regional community dynamics.
We provide top-level legal services from our seven regional offices – so there’s no need to travel to Melbourne for advice.
Types of Institutional Abuse Claims
We’ve helped more than 3,500 abuse survivors achieve justice and compensation since the early 1900s, including:
- Religious organisations and clergy, including orphanages and children’s homes
- Private and government schools throughout the region
- Wards of the State facilities
- Specific institutions like Ballarat Orphanage, St Alipius Primary School, St Patrick’s Colleges, Geelong Grammar School and many more
Our Approach to Institutional Abuse Claims
Our team’s first priority is ensuring survivor safety and wellbeing. We understand that individual circumstances vary dramatically, and we provide advice on various pathways available for financial compensation or legal redress. This helps survivors make informed decisions about which approach best suits their situation.
We have extensive databases of historic claims and networks of support services capable of providing evidence and witnesses. This knowledge is particularly valuable in regional areas where records may be scattered, or institutions may have changed names or ownership over time.
We offer free, confidential consultations where you can share your story at your own pace. We understand the courage it takes to reach out, and we’re here to listen and support you in a way that feels right for you.
Our Values as a Victoria Law Firm
We’ve advocated for legal reforms in abuse law for years and continue working toward better protection for children and accountability for institutions that fail in their duty of care.
Our local understanding, combined with specialised expertise in abuse litigation, helps navigate these sensitive dynamics while ensuring survivors receive the justice they deserve.
Contact Us Today for a Confidential Appointment
Call 1800 641 743 to be connected to your nearest office, explore our office locations map, or email us using this form, and we will contact you on the same or next business day.
