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Systemic Drivers of Poor Lawyer Wellbeing: System Effects Report

The System Effects Survey forms Stage 1 of the Theory of Change Project.

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Lawyer wellbeing workplace experiences and ethics research – Initial findings

In March 2024, VLSB+C supported a new study into lawyer wellbeing, workplace culture and ethics by researchers from Australian National University and the University of Melbourne. 

Organisational wellbeing

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About lawyer wellbeing

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Wellbeing support services

I’m in crisis and need immediate support

If you or someone you know need immediate mental health support, call Lifeline crisis support on 13 11 14.

In an emergency, call 000.

 

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Steps to take when considering making a disclosure

If you are considering making a disclosure, we recommend that you work through the following steps.

1. Ask yourself why you are disclosing the information

Identify who you are trying to assist:

  • your client (e.g. by disclosing the contents of a medical report as part of proceedings)
  • yourself (e.g. to obtain ethics advice or comply with a legislative obligation)
  • a third party (e.g. to prevent serious imminent harm to them).

This will help you to determine which exception under rule 9.2 applies. 

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Disclosure to professional indemnity insurer

Rule 9.2.6 allows you to disclose confidential information to your professional indemnity insurer. This usually occurs when there is a client claim against you (or a potential circumstance that may give rise to a claim). 

Your professional indemnity insurance policies or law firm policies may require you to make a disclosure, but you can only disclose under this exception to the extent required by those policies. To this end, we recommend that you review and consider these policies carefully, when considering whether a disclosure is permitted. 

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