Flat Out is a dynamic and innovative advocacy and support service for women, trans, and gender-diverse people who have been criminalised through Victoria's criminal legal and prison system. We strive to provide high-quality, effective, and person-centred services and advocacy to everyone accessing our support.
The "heart and soul" of Flat Out are the people we work with every day—inside and out. They are the experts on what they need to live free from the criminal legal system. For all of our 36 years of operation, Flat Out has remained committed to listening closely to lived experience experts and following their lead.
At Flat Out, we are driven by a commitment to decarceration and social justice. We address the systemic injustices faced by women, trans, and gender-diverse communities, with particular attention to the disproportionate impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Beyond providing direct support, Flat Out is dedicated to transforming how society views and treats those impacted by the criminal legal system through advocacy, research, and community education.
