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The Pioneers of Forensic Toxicology at the VIFM

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The vifm marks National Missing Persons Week

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Tissue Donation: Make Your Wishes Known

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Scanning the dead: The machine replacing autopsies

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2025 FORENSIC MEDICINE​ REGISTRAR POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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WHO WE ARE

As an institution focussed on forensic medicine, we serve the community and the courts. Our statutory responsibilities are to provide independent forensic medical and scientific expertise to the justice system, tissue for transplantation, and to both teach and undertake research that will benefit the community.

MISSION

We exist to provide quality-driven, ethically-grounded, independent forensic medical and scientific services for the justice system; to expand and share our knowledge locally and globally; and to make a positive contribution to the health and safety of our community.

OUR MOTTO

Veritas Omnia Vincit – Truth Conquers All

Our Working Relationships

The VIFM is a statutory agency within the Justice and Community Safety portfolio and our responsible minister is the Victorian Attorney-General.

We work in close partnership with many sectors of the Victorian community.

The strength of the working relationships we have with our clients and stakeholders is critical to our success. Our primary stakeholders are the Victorian courts and we work closely and in collaboration with the Coroners Court of Victoria.

The VIFM operates the Coronial Admissions and Enquiries office and undertakes medico-legal death investigations on behalf of the Coroners Court. The VIFM also has a service level agreement with Victoria Police to deliver clinical forensic medical services and toxicology testing. Other important partners include the Victorian courts, Monash University and the University of Melbourne, the Australian Federal Police, legal and medical professionals, and public and private hospitals.

Our Role in Teaching, Training and Research

The VIFM’s founding legislation and mission requires us to promote, provide and assist with professional training and research in forensic medicine and related scientific disciplines.

These academic activities in medicine, law and science are fundamental to the VIFM’s credibility in the courts and allow us to maintain a highly professional standing in national and international medical, legal and scientific communities.