Allens Impact: our pro bono and community stories

Making an impact

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The work we do with our community partners, through our pro bono matters and social programs, is an integral part of our business. We aim to both support and empower individuals to create meaningful change. Learn more about the type of work we do through our stories.

Defending press freedom: reforming Australia's secrecy laws

Supporting access to information for the incarcerated in Australia

Bridging the digital divide with tech recycling

Supporting the NSW community through accessible employment law advice

Immersed in community at Wyanga Aged Care

Volunteers go wild to support WWF

Jawun Secondment: Finance to football in Shepparton

Advancing LGBTQIA+ human rights with Equality Australia

Taking climate action

Progress and purpose: the First Peoples' Assembly

The art of the outback will

Student innovation provides a helping hand

Taking action to protect voting rights

A step closer to restoring respect and dignity to young people at Banksia Hill

Escape from Afghanistan: Legal action in a humanitarian crisis

Extending The Glen's reach to women

Helping some of Australia's most vulnerable women

Investing in innovative approaches to support the vulnerable

Meet Nicky Friedman, Allens Director of Community Engagement

Delivering hope in Vietnam

Supreme Court decision overturns mandatory sentencing

Restoring wetlands to capture carbon

Community Engagement Board

Our community and pro bono work is overseen by our Community Engagement Board chaired by the Managing Partner and comprising representatives of our Pro Bono, Philanthropy, First Nations Engagement Plan and Sustainability Committees.

To learn more about our community programs, contact our Director of Community Engagement Nicky Friedman.