“I have been made to feel very comfortable and very welcome. I’ve been given great advice and help and if not for HRCLS, I wouldn’t be in the great situation I am in now.”
“I honestly don’t know where to start, words cannot describe how thankful I am for all the help and support you have given me and my family over the past year. I was almost about to give up when my last phone call for help was to the Hume Riverina Community Legal Service. You guys made me feel like there was hope again and to keep fighting for what I wanted. What you do is more to me than just your job and I will be forever grateful for all you have done for me. I very much appreciate it and thank you again.”
“I have found you all to be very open and non-judgmental which is great. I wish it had been around for my parents to help with us kids.”
“You’re unbiased – that’s the main thing. You listen to everyone’s point of view and don’t try to decide who is telling the truth. We understand that you have to stay neutral and keep us focused on achieving what is best for the child and you’ve done a wonderful job.”
“It’s excellent… wonderful to be able to have this service rather than having to go straight to court. I am really grateful for the help and it’s like a big sigh of relief after I’ve seen you each time.”
“A wonderful service – thank you all. It made things so much easier and possible and gave me the time to gain my confidence to take the next step forward.”
“The best thing about being a carer is knowing you can make a difference in a young person’s life. At the moment we are providing a loving, stable and fun home for a young girl, and that is very rewarding.”
UMFC acknowledges the First Peoples of Australia as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. We acknowledge their culture is a living one, which relates to their ongoing connection to all things living and non-living on land, sea and sky. We pay our respect to their elders past and present. May our children of today lead us to a better tomorrow.
UMFC acknowledges the support of the Victorian and the Australian Governments
All children and young people who access UMFC Services have a right to feel and be safe and to be treated with respect. We are committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment and working towards the best interests of children and young people at all times.
