On 30 November 2020, important changes to the law underpinning Queensland’s guardianship system came into effect. New forms for Advanced Health Directives and Enduring Powers of Attorney also commenced, along with new explanatory guides and Guidelines for the Assessment of Capacity. The changes implement a […]
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Despite sustained and robust advocacy, it is well documented that government funding for legal assistance services is insufficient to meet community needs. With growing demands and increasing pressure on resources, this webinar will consider whether there are effective ways to bridge the justice gap through […]
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Are you getting the most out of your working from home arrangements? 2020 was a year of uncertainty, disrupted routines and challenges for many of us but now that we’ve had an opportunity to get used to working out of the office, it is important […]
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In this CLCs Australia webinar, Actionstep provides a demonstration of how community legal centres across Australia like Consumer Law Action, Mental Health Law Centre, Bayside Community Legal, and others use the platform to supercharge their daily operations with powerful ‘Workflow’ technology. This webinar covers: An […]
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Grant funding can be a significant boost to your budget and is available for a range of activities to help your non-profit organisation achieve its mission. For example, to start a new program, buy equipment or even invest in your own organisational planning. This two-part […]
Where an adult has impaired capacity to manage their financial affairs, QCAT may appoint the Public Trustee as their financial administrator. As administrator, the Public Trustee’s power over clients’ financial position, human rights and wellbeing is wide-ranging. The Public Trustee charges a range of fees […]
Mindfulness is a state of paying active, open attention to the present. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without immediately critically assessing them and this can be incredibly useful in helping you to stay focused and derive satisfaction from […]
All work teams go through times of significant and ongoing stress -and that is before you consider any circumstances that are out of the ordinary. There are the challenges of high workloads, challenging clients, and difficult personalities. But there are also major challenges like restructures, […]
