You and Family Law – new free edition booklet
Victoria Legal Aid has recently published a new edition of You and family law. The free booklet explains how the end of a relationship affects an individual, their children and…
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National Science Week Victorian public library Grant Applications – NOW OPEN
The Inspiring Victoria Partnership Board invites public libraries to apply for seed funding to run a public event, activity or program during National Science Week (15-23 August 2026). With applications opening on 7 July…
Building Inclusion in Libraries FREE Online Course
Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families with children with disabilities or development delays thrive, including Autism. Plumtree recognises that Libraries can be welcoming places for all families….
2026 PLV Conference
Registrations for the 2026 PLV Conference are now open. The conference offers a valuable opportunity for our sector to come together, pause and re‑energise for the work ahead. Through a…
Survey on book bans
Library staff are invited to participate in a survey into book bans in Australia. The research is being conducted by Dr Alice Boer-Endacott with the aim of gaining a clearer understanding…
Mental Health Promotion Resources
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Social cohesion in public libraries: Call for applications
Following the success of the pilot partnership with the Office for Social Cohesion, which saw 125 libraries deliver more than 750 community programs across Australia, ALIA is pleased to once…
Content Warning – difficult material: Historical Forced Adoption Redress Scheme
The Historical Forced Adoption Redress Scheme provides redress to mothers who were forcibly separated from their babies before 1990. More information is available here: https://www.vic.gov.au/redress-forced-adoptions. We are looking to promote…
Victoria’s New Retirement Village Laws – Information for Communities
Significant changes to Victoria’s retirement villages laws came into effect on 1 May 2026 which is great news for residents – and of interest to Victorian seniors. The Department of…
Content Warning – difficult material: Redress for Historical Institutional Abuse Program
Content Warning – difficult material. A new stakeholder pack about the Redress Scheme is now available. More information about Redress Redress is for people who experienced abuse and/or neglect as…