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Best Practice & Evidence Legal Assistance Forum Masterclass for First Contact Staff
The Best Practice and Evidence Legal Assistance Forum is pleased to present a one-day masterclass by Penny Gordon and Associates for first contact staff working in community legal centres. The training will focus on: the impacts of primary trauma to aid understanding of communication styles […]
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2022 QCOSS Conference
The 2022 QCOSS Conference will explore Power and Politics of the Care Economy, with a fantastic range of sessions that will examine the broad trends impacting our sector including the future role of the care economy in Queensland, advancing gender equality, the Path towards Treaty, […]
LexisNexis Key Skills: Legislation and cases
Community Legal Centres Australia and LexisNexis present a program of free training. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month and learn how to get the most out of your LexisNexis subscription, provided by CLCs Australia. Sign up now for our second session on Wednesday 7 September for […]
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Leadership Forum 2022
Community Legal Centres Queensland Leadership Forum 2022 will bring together leaders from the sector for two days of training workshops. The Leadership Forum 2022 will take place on the Gold Coast on 9 and 10 November. The Leadership Forum is for CEOs/Directors, Principal Solicitors and […]
2022 State Budget Wrap Up
The State budget was handed down on Tuesday, June 21. In the budget there was increased funding of $12.2 million over 4 years and $2.8 million ongoing to support Seniors in Queensland including expanding elder abuse services provided under the Seniors Legal And Support Services […]
2022 State Conference Success
The Community Legal Centres Queensland 2022 State Conference saw more than 200 delegates come together for two days of challenging, inspiring and thought-provoking discussions around the theme: “Champions, Allies & Advocates”. The conference attracted not only those working in the community legal sector but also delegates from […]
Success Stories
Townsville Community Law helps Tiana’s reclaim her identity
Tiana* and her mother were survivors of domestic and family violence, with Tiana’s father convicted of sexual offences against her. At the age of 16, Tiana wanted to be known by her mother’s maiden name and to remove the daily reminder of her father. Townsville […]
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Expensive funeral plan refunded thanks to Brisbane Northside Community Legal Service
Betty* was pressured into signing up to a funeral plan costing more than $7000. At the time of agreeing to sign the contract, Betty was alone and emotionally vulnerable as it was the anniversary of a significant date for her and her late husband. The […]
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Sonya free from violence thanks to NQWLS
Sonya*, a young Aboriginal women went to her local community centre after her ex-partner had assaulted her and taken the two young children. Sonya was distraught as she did not know where the children were and if they were safe. Sonya and the children had […]