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Mandatory COVID vaccination in Queensland’s community legal centres and not-for-profits
On 9 November 2021, the Queensland Government released its Public Health and Social Measures COVID vaccine plan, which introduces a range of public health measures based on vaccination status for Queenslanders over the age of 16 years, which is due to commence on 17 December […]
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Vaccine mandates for the community services sector: a legal view
This QCOSS webinar will explore the organisational impacts of implementing vaccination requirements for workers in the community services sector and its service users. While some parts of the sector have been mandated, other community services organisations are grappling with decisions about whether to impose their […]
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Elder Abuse and Coercive Control
This conversation will discuss the ways in which older people experience coercive control as elder abuse. Panelists will explore the connections and differences in this form of violence as it plays out in intergenerational relationships and intimate partner settings. Join experts as they talk through […]
News
Launched: Community Legal Centres Queensland Impact Report 2021
The Community Legal Centres Queensland Impact Report 2021 was launched by the Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman MP at a Parliamentary event today. The 2021 report tells stories of change in our communities and presents evidence of the effect community legal centres […]
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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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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 […]