Vale Annabel Viner

It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the unexpected and tragic death of one of our members, Annabel Viner.

Annabel has been a long term VPELA member who practiced as an environment and planning solicitor for over 25 years.

Annabel grew up in Perth and studied both there and in Darwin. She moved to Melbourne in 2000 to work for Mallesons and has subsequently worked at a number of other firms including Moray & Agnew, Maddocks and most recently Burke Lawyers.

Annabel was widely admired as a bright, intense and energetic lawyer who, like many, sought to juggle a professional career while also spending time with her young daughters.

She will be missed by many friends in the industry. We send our sincere condolences to her family, particularly her parents Ngaire and the Hon. Ian Viner AO. QC and her daughters Mia (14) and Bridget (11).

This news may raise particular concerns for you or someone you know. If it does, can I urge you to remember that there is never ever no-one to turn to, and to encourage you to reach out to a fellow member of the VPELA family, or to one of the many support services available at: www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect www.oneinfive.com.au/our-story/how-we-began

Tamara Brezzi, President, VPELA