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Estimating legal needs for CLC planning and reporting purposes
Getting a better understanding of legal need in the community is a key aspect of planning legal services. This involves not only understanding the extent of legal need, but also the nature and geographic location of this need. While CLCs are generally well placed to […]
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Applying for a protection order in Queensland
Presented by Principal Social Worker and Solicitor from Women’s Legal Service Queensland This Women’s Legal Service Queensland free webinar series is for any individuals and organisations that help survivors of domestic and family violence including health care and education providers and community services.
Overview of Family Law – parenting, property and divorce
Delivered by Deputy Principal Solicitor, Women’s Legal Service Queensland This Women’s Legal Service Queensland free webinar series is for any individuals and organisations that help survivors of domestic and family violence including health care and education providers and community services.
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News
Indigenous Literacy Day 2021
By Emitis Morsali, Community Legal Centres Queensland Volunteer Indigenous Literacy Day, which takes place annually on the first Wednesday in September, aims to raise awareness about the educational struggles faced by Australia’s First Nations communities. However, it is important to note that Indigenous Literacy Day […]
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) is a national day dedicated to celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Children’s Day is celebrated across the country each year on 4 August. Children’s Day is a time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]
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Member profile: Aunty Karen Johnson
Karen is daring to be a leader. She is a strong, proud and humble Kuku Yalanji, Waanyi, Birri Gubba, Mununjali woman. Karen has completed two degrees – an International Relations degree and a Law degree at Deakin University. She was raised to value learning and […]
Success Stories
Yolanda’s Volunteering Journey
Many thanks to Yolanda for volunteering on Caxton’s front desk. Here’s her story: “I have been volunteering as a Front Desk Student at Caxton Legal Centre since the beginning of 2017 and really enjoy the experience and value the learning opportunity. By assisting in administrative […]
Queensland Advocacy Incorporated helped Simon access effective, affordable and mainstream services to meet his needs
Simon* is a young man living with various conditions that affect his mental and physical health. Simon had already applied for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) several times and had also had an unsuccessful Internal Review. Because of this, he contacted Queensland Advocacy Incorporated […]
Cairns CLC helps George access his money
Eighty-eight year old, George* currently lives in a retirement village. A decade ago, during a time when George was in hospital, he agreed to become a guarantor for his son’s wife’s parents. An Assurance of Support was signed by George which resulted in a $14,000 […]