Launch of the Edu.ca.tion Portal

The Fitzroy Legal Service launched its latest offering from the Law Handbook Online - the new Education Portal for schools and TAFE Institutes. Holmesglen generously hosted the event on the 4 May 2011.

Magistrate Greg Connellan from the Dandenong Magistrate’s Court launched the website. Mr Connellan encouraged students to engage and be active members in their communities. Teachers, students and staff from Holmesglen attended the launch.

The Education Portal was developed under the guidance of an expert advisory committee including representatives from Holmesglen, Parliament of Victoria Education Unit, Social Education Victoria and Monash Oakleigh Community Legal Centre.

The Education Portal has four cases studies examining contemporary issues that affect young people such as Move on laws, and climate change. Each case study is complete with background notes, lesson plans and role plays for students. The Education Portal also features a directory to the educational services offered by community legal centres, the Courts, parliament and government agencies.

This project was funded by the Legal Services Board.

Photos:

Left: Marlena Pitrone, Fitzroy Legal Service Publications Coordinator, Mr Greg Connellan, Magistrates Court of Dandenong, Homesglen students and Steve Maude, Teacher and Team Leader.

Right: Steve Maude, Holmesglen, Leone English, Dean Faculty of Health Science, Community Studies & Education, Holmesglen, Margaret Brabham, Field Placement Coordinator, Marlena Pitrone,  Fitzroy Legal Service