Client stories

LawRight helped Dan after he lost his job Read More »

Dan* was dismissed from his job as a chef and couldn’t manage his debts on his Centrelink benefit. He commenced a claim in the Federal Court against his former employer and needed advice on the settlement offer he had received. Pro bono lawyers from Piper […]

LawRight helped Sheila when she risked losing her home Read More »

Sheila’s* small business dreams turned to nightmares when she had trading difficulties and couldn’t pay down a $10,000 debt to their finance company. Sheila tried to negotiate a payment plan, but instead, the finance company commenced proceedings in the District Court to sell Sheila’s family

There is no place like home Read More »

TASC National’s client was elderly, had disabilities, and had been quite unwell. She had been a tenant for over two years without any tenancy issues, in fact, the lessor had offered her another 12-month tenancy. Due to the client’s failing health, she was reluctant to

LawRight helps Kara get a Bluecard Read More »

Kara* lived with domestic violence, had undiagnosed mental health issues and struggled to care for her disabled child. Her life spiralled downwards – she was binge drinking and one night she hurt the very people trying to help her. After this one-off offence, Kara got

TASC National stands up for Bob’s rights Read More »

Five years ago, Bob* was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and spent nearly a year receiving intensive clinical support at Baillie Henderson mental health hospital. At this point, his whole life changed.Not by choice, he was relocated to Toowoomba from the South Burnett, separating him from

LawRight helped Jen when she was sleeping rough Read More »

Jen* had secure housing, but the neighbourhood was violent, and she needed to leave. She had no options other than to sleep rough while she went on a waitlist for safer housing. She moved all her belongings into storage but couldn’t keep paying the fees.

TASC National helped Isobel to have a say in how she lives her life Read More »

Isobel* was referred to TASC National’s Disability Advocacy Program after a plan to move her from her residence without her consent. The relocation would impact on the current care arrangements and see Isobel living in shared accommodation. Isobel had not been consulted or included in

Youth Advocacy Centre helped Tim navigate the bail process Read More »

Tim* had spent a week in the watchhouse and was applying for bail. Tim’s parents were at court to support their son but were unfamiliar with the court process, what was likely to happen on the day, and what support was available for their son