Chris Povey

CEO of @Justice_Connect. We design and deliver high-impact interventions to increase access to legal support and progress social justice. He/him

[Justice Connect @Justice_Connect]

Our @JConnectCEO spoke about the work we do through our Domestic Building Legal Service and why we've seen a 24% rise in people needing the service over the last 6 months https://t.co/NI97BzqdlX

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

@FitzroyLegal @Justice_Connect Agree, thanks FLS.

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

@PTMNoble @Justice_Connect Wow, thanks Peter that is very kind, particularly given it comes from someone who has dedicated their career to innovative solutions to the justice gap.

[Peter Noble @PTMNoble]

@Justice_Connect is one of the most innovative legal assistance services in Australia & internationally. They stay at the cutting edge through their problem solving approach, drawing together skills and insights across disciplines & by harnessing the power of partnership #auslaw

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

@cfatone Thanks Claudia

[Sue Woodward @nfp_nerd]

Thanks to continuing work of @Infoxchange @ConnectingUp for promoting #innovation #IT in the #nfp sector. And yes this time @Justice_Connect were winners along with many amazing orgs @JConnectCEO

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

@hemcc78 @Infoxchange @Justice_Connect all filters, and low light

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

We won! Such important recognition of the important role of technology in delivering access to justice. Congrats to our talented and committed team and our partners and collaborators #NFPTechawards @Infoxchange @Justice_Connect

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

@Kiralea21 @Infoxchange @Justice_Connect Thanks Kira-Lea, back at you

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

Indeed!

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

It’s been a big couple of days in justice tech @Justice_Connect and tonight is another big moment, we’ve been nominated for an #NFPTechawards @Infoxchange

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

It's been a year - pandemic, riots, earthquakes, and storms... So, let's take a moment to celebrate this.

[Justice Connect @Justice_Connect]

BREAKING: Senate has just voted to disallow the ACNC regulations amending Governance Standard 3. The motion from Senator Patrick passed 24-19. This win ensures the long tradition of charitable advocacy continues in our democracy #HandsOffCharities

[Justice Connect @Justice_Connect]

⚖️ TODAY: Principal Lawyers Cameron Lavery & Samantha Sowerwine gave evidence at the Parliamentary Inquiry into VIC’s Criminal Justice System.

📲 Read our 3 key recommendations to break the cycle between the justice system, prison & homelessness: https://t.co/UT4AvtbemW
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[Council to Homeless Persons @CHPVic]

The workers who have kept Melbourne running during the pandemic cannot afford to pay rent anywhere in the city without finding themselves in serious rental stress.
@_EverybodysHome @GrattanInst @BrendanCoates @FarahFarouque @TenantsVic
https://t.co/nsliCIzzTH

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

@Roj_Ame do you give yourself attitude?

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

As lockdowns and this pandemic stretch on, and on, and on, we need to do more to keep people safely housed. This case run by @Justice_Connect demonstrates some big gaps in the supports for renters.
https://t.co/RRDNf5Vigv

[Justice Connect @Justice_Connect]

MEDIA RELEASE: Without long-term supports from gov, renters now face another lockdown, a greater risk of being evicted into homelessness and nothing but thousands of dollars of rental debt. Victorians need rental relief & targeted legal protections now!
https://t.co/4pDXPstW3x

[Justice Connect @Justice_Connect]

.@JConnectCEO says, “We see many struggling to pay the rent, unable to put food on the table and missing out on essential health care needs. We know what’s right, and we know what works – adequate income support.” https://t.co/mBIizrW4Fl

[Justice Connect @Justice_Connect]

.@JConnectCEO says “We’re working with a range of people in crisis including those exposed to eviction into homelessness and people experiencing elder abuse. We see many struggling to pay the rent…” (1/2)

[Chris Povey @JConnectCEO]

This support is about ensuring our digital systems are fair. We will engage with diverse groups of people in NSW and develop stronger pathways to online legal supports. Thank you #AccessToJustice Innovation Fund

[Mark Speakman @MarkSpeakman]

⚖️Under the #AccessToJustice Innovation Fund, the NSW Government will fund two new projects by @Justice_Connect and @Sydney_Uni, including one project using #ArtificialIntelligence technology to help vulnerable groups seeking legal help. https://t.co/3pJCLnvV4e