Legal Advice

VAHPA is proud to announce that Gordon Legal is now the dedicated legal team for our members. This transition reflects our commitment to providing VAHPA members with exceptional legal support and representation. Founded by Senior Partner Peter Gordon, Gordon Legal is a full-service labour law firm with deep expertise in areas that matter most to Allied Health Professionals.

Benefits

VAHPA Members can take advantage of the following benefits through this partnership:

• Substantial discounted rates for legal work
• Free basic will-kits – click here for instructions
• Free hearing tests

Legal Services

VAHPA members can access top-tier legal services in:
• Employment Law
• Workers Compensation
• Wills and Estates
• Transport Accident Claims
• Family Law
• Criminal Law
• Intervention Orders
• Medical Negligence
• Superannuation and Personal Insurance Claims
• Public Liability

With decades of experience supporting workers in the health industry, the team at Gordon Legal is dedicated to defending the rights of our members. VAHPA members enjoy exclusive benefits, including a free initial consultation, free basic wills, free hearing tests and significantly discounted rates for Gordon Legal services.

Please see linked brochure for more information about the services Gordon Legal can provide to VAHPA members.

If you have a legal problem, please contact VAHPA on 1300 322 917 to request a referral to Gordon Legal.

Transition from Maurice Blackburn Legal

For members with ongoing matters currently handled by our former legal team at Maurice Blackburn, you have the option to continue with them until the completion of your case. Alternatively, you may choose to transfer your case to Gordon Legal and benefit from VAHPA’s partnership with this specialised team.

Should you decide to follow VAHPA to Gordon Legal, rest assured that:

• Your case will be managed by one of Gordon Legal’s expert lawyers
• There will be no additional cost for the transfer
• The transition will occur smoothly, with no disruption or delays in your case

Gordon Legal is also offering a free, no-obligation appointment with one of their lawyers to discuss your options. This is an exciting step forward in our commitment to enhancing the support VAHPA offers to its members.