The first edition of the FIC Newsletter was published in January 2008.  The Newsletter is a source of information about FIC for clients and their families.

In addition to information about FIC, the Newsletters include stories submitted by clients and their families. The stories focus on clients’ achievements.  It is an opportunity for clients to share their stories with other clients and staff of FIC.

If you would like to suggest a story for the newsletter, please email requests@fundsincourt.vic.gov.au.

A watercolour painting of two slate-grey cockatoos, one with crimson head feathers. The birds' heads are touching. They are surrounded by scraps of parchment with burnt edges covered in handwriting. The writing is fragments of facts about the gang-gang cockatoos

Issue 29 – April 2026

  • Client artwork featured at Supreme Court event
  • Save money on prescription medicine
  • Alex’s artwork ‘Missing’
  • Take part in Embrace 2027
  • Smooth Sailing After Scams Adjustment Program
Chloe smiling as she sits in her wheelchair

Issue 28 – October 2025

  • Chloe’s new home
  • The National Assistance Card
  • Get a concession on your utility bills
  • Join our client feedback group
  • Mimmo’s 70th birthday
  • Client Satisfaction Survey coming soon
Juanita smiles broadly as she stands in front of her artwork. She is wearing a bright patterned shirt.

Issue 27 – April 2025

  • Embrace 2025
  • Join our client feedback group
  • We are improving our website
Alan sitting in a chair smiling widely while Stavros hugs him. Gaby is standing behind them smiling

Issue 26 – October 2024

  • Join us at Embrace 2025
  • Ben’s sporting achievements
  • FIC acts on your feedback
  • Join our client feedback group
  • Alan’s trip to Torquay
  • Why you should claim excess franking credits
  • Contacting FIC in a language other than English

Issue 25 – April 2024

  • Auction of client artwork at the Supreme Court
  • Changes in Beneficiary Services
  • Taylah’s helicopter flights
  • Protecting yourself from scams
  • Chris’s story
  • Marea’s book ‘A force of nature’
  • Cyberability scam training

Issue 24 – August 2023

Issue 23 – November 2019

  • Vale Kevin Mahony AM
  • Beneficiary Focus Group
  • Travellers Aid
  • Consumer Affairs Victoria – Scams
  • My Life by Ross McKay
  • Artwork by Darryl Felstead
  • Aspire Awards

Issue 22 – March 2019

  • Judicial Registrar Englefield
  • Who’s who – Trust Officers
  • Beneficiary properties – Visual inspections
  • How Funds in Court helps beneficiaries
  • 2017/18 financial year summary
  • Funds in Court Business Continuity Plan
  • Embrace 2018

Issue 21 – June 2018

  • Invitation to Embrace 2018
  • Moving to an electronic Funds in Court newsletter
  • NDIS update
  • Legal Policy Officer Mohan Manickam
  • Funds in Court annual staff silent auction

Issue 20 – September 2017

  • New Chief Justice
  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
  • Annual report
  • Welcome John Dennison, Corporate Governance Manager
  • Farewell to Tony Flynn
  • Beneficiary Focus Group
  • 2017 Inspire Awards
Kate's painting of a llama

Issue 19 – February 2017

  • Embrace 2016

Issue 18 – September 2016

  • 175th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Victoria
  • Courts Open Day 2016
  • Retirement of Steven Wharton
  • Retirement of Graeme Morris and Albert Hutchison
  • Beneficiary Focus Group
  • Beneficiary Advisory Committee
  • Inspire Awards 2016
  • ‘Everyday Independence’ by Ruth Burrill
  • Updated Funds in Court website

Issue 17 – February 2016

  • Appointment of the new General Manager
  • Common Fund No. 2, crediting rates and crystal ball gazing
  • Roger Walton, Senior Legal Officer
  • Beneficiary Advisory Group
  • Disability Support Pension
  • Funds in Court staff silent auction
  • Embrace highlights

Issue 16 – August 2015

  • Beneficiary Focus Group
  • Variations to Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal Award
  • Courts Open Day 2015
  • Funds in Court staff silent auction
  • Technology has advanced so much but is it for the best? by Dianne Farmer
  • Farewell to Trish Blundell
  • Funds in Court website

Issue 15 – February 2015

  • Embrace-Shine 2014

Issue 14 – August 2014

  • Highlights from Four Seasons in One Day 2010 and Embrace 2012
  • Beneficiary Focus Group
  • RACV Emergency Home Assist
  • ‘My best friend’s wedding’ by Ruth Burrill
  • Success stories
  • Daily Living Expo
  • ‘Katie’s Story’ by Anthony Foster
  • Launching ‘Learning to Say Maleesh’ by Donna Humphries
  • New faces at Funds in Court
  • Courts Open Day 2014
  • ‘Learning who your true friends are’ by Dianne Farmer

Issue 13 – January 2014

  • Chief Justice’s Awards 2013
  • Funds in Court fundraising
  • New faces at Funds in Court
  • Beneficiary Services Intensive Support Team
  • ‘Brain injury information for supporters’ by Melanie Atkins
  • Easy English booklets
  • The Feisty FiCsters Global Corporate Challenge 2013
  • ‘Help stop animal cruelty’ by Dianne Farmer
  • 2012-13 Interest rates and operating costs

Issue 12 – August 2013

  • The Senior Master, Associate Justice Efthim
  • Beneficiaries’ Focus Group
  • Beneficiary Service Standards
  • Farewell Ray Chappell
  • Franking credits
  • ‘Family’ by Dianne Farmer
  • ‘The 10km Melbourne Marathon’ by Ruth Burrill
  • Legal Services
  • Supreme Court Open Day 2013
Danielle singing on stage

Issue 11 – January 2013

  • Steven Wharton appointed Judicial Registrar (Funds in Court)
  • Senior Master’s Office changes name to Funds in Court
  • General Manager appointed
  • Embrace 2012
  • Timely trust statements

Issue 10 – August 2012

  • Supreme Court Open Day 2012
  • ‘Success is a journey, not a destination’ by Toni Green
  • Beneficiary Focus Group
  • ‘A Dog’s Unconditional Love’ by Dianne Farmer
  • Inside Out
  • The Global Corporate Challenge: Walking Towards a Healthier Future
  • Overseas exchange to San Francisco, USA
  • New faces of the Senior Master’s Office
Stanley smiles while holding his framed painting

Issue 9 – January 2012

  • Attorney-General visits the Senior Master’s Office
  • Beneficiaries’ success stories
  • ‘Dealing with Life After ABI’ by Dianne Farmer
  • ‘Matthew’s Story’ by Matthew Thiele
  • Photography by Glenn Thomas
  • Introducing our new Accounting and Taxation Manager
  • National Disability Insurance Scheme
  • ‘Emma’s Story’ by Emma Green
  • ‘Climb Every Mountain’ by Lyn Flewin
  • New website
  • Chief Justice’s Awards 2011
Painting of a sailing boat

Issue 8 – August 2011

  • ‘My Story’ by Dianne Farmer
  • Focus Group
  • Interview with Steven Wharton
  • ‘iPad’ by Joan Goldsmith
  • ‘Rebecca’s Journey’ by Rebecca Viney
  • Annual Trust Reviews
  • Supreme Court Open Day 2011
  • Enabled Gardening
Painting of a landscape with a lake and two pelicans by William

Issue 7 – January 2011

  • Four Seasons in One Day
  • ‘Four Seasons in One Day – a beneficiary’s perspective’ by Alain Goodman
  • Focus Group
  • ‘Alain’s Website’ by Alain Goodman
Gavin smiling with his many boccia awards - he has a trophy, a shield and medals

Issue 6 – August 2010

  • Client Satisfaction Survey 2009
  • New Trust Officer
  • Videolink at the Senior Master’s Office
  • Senior Master’s Office DVD
  • Litigation Guardians, Administrators and Guardians
  • ‘My Achievements To Date in Boccia’ by Gavin Thorneycroft
  • Supreme Court Open Day 2012
  • Reception
  • ‘Focus Group Day Out’ by Ruth Burrill
  • Excess Franking Credits
  • RACV Fleet Care – Wheelchair Assistance
  • Digital television
Funds in Court's new office building at 469 La Trobe Street

Issue 5 – February 2010

  • The Senior Master’s Office has moved
  • Beneficiaries’ Focus Group
  • Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VoCAT)
  • Restricted property assessments
  • ‘A Beneficiary’s Story: New Things on the Horizon’ by Wayne Hall
  • Home insulation and solar hot water schemes closed
  • Centrelink
  • Eyes and ears of the Senior Master’s Office – the Client Liaison Officer
  • Your questions – RACV Fleet Care
A black and white photo of Kaitlyn smiling. She has straight hair and is wearing a collared shirt

Issue 4 – August 2009

  • ‘A Beneficiary’s Story’ by Dianne Murphy
  • The Senior Master’s Office at the Supreme Court Open Day
  • Important tips to remain out of debt
  • A Client Liaison Officer’s Excellent Adventure
  • Staff training
  • Beneficiary Focus Group
  • 2009 Client Satisfaction Survey
  • Introducing a new Trust Officer – Rouba
  • Termite inspections
  • Your questions
Steven holding up the shield for the National Table Tennis Championships, Class Two, Open Men's Doubles.

Issue 3 – February 2009

  • Beneficiaries’ Focus Group
  • Who’s who – Legal Officers
  • ‘A Beneficiary’s Story’ by Steven Watts
  • Your questions

Issue 2 – August 2008

  • Fond Farewells
  • Who’s who – Trust Officers
  • Dani & Sally – the Voices of the Senior Master’s Office
  • Corporate Governance Booklet
  • Your questions

Issue 1 – January 2008

  • Message from the Senior Master
  • Who’s who – Client Liaison Officers
  • Who’s who – Tony Flynn, Senior Trust Officer
  • Information Pamphlets
  • Your questions