Phil* was injured at work and on a sickness benefit, but someone at his work allegedly told Centrelink that he was no longer employed and so his benefit was cancelled. He could no longer pay rent, was worried he would be evicted and was so […]
LawRight helped when Centrelink unjustly cancelled Phil’s payments Read More »
Maria* was first referred to the Youth Advocacy Centre when she was 15 years old by the Queensland Police Service / Education Queensland liaison worker.She had come to their attention following shoplifting charges and high levels of truancy despite her stated aspirations and hopes for […]
Youth Advocacy Centre supported Maria to get the help she needed Read More »
Wendy* was referred to The Advocacy and Support Centre’s (TASC) National Disability Advocacy Program by an interstate advocacy organisation. Wendy has experienced mental and physical disability since she was born.She lives with constant fear and anxiety. This is often heightened when going through a separation […]
TASC advocated for Wendy so that her voice could be heard Read More »
Naomi* is a 10-year-old girl who lives with her family on a cattle property in rural Queensland. Naomi loves to spend time with her family travelling, riding trikes, horse riding, kayaking, quad biking and joining in community activities. Due to Naomi’s complex disability which includes […]
The University Helen* attended decided that she couldn’t progress to the second year of her course as she had not met the requisite competency in her exam.Queensland Advocacy Incorporated argued that Helen had not been provided with reasonable adjustments in the exam and this was […]
Queensland Advocacy Inc. helped Helen progress her studies Read More »
Bill is a proud Torres Strait Island man and a Traditional Owner. He lives on a remote island with English as his second language and shares responsibility for ceremonies and hunting.Bill has cultural responsibilities for teaching and training many children in his local and home […]
Fred* went to the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre offices looking for advice regarding a debt of over $5,000.00 owing to him. Like many subcontractors, Fred thought he could trust his ‘employer’. In this instance, the money was owed to Fred for work he did […]
People experiencing elder abuse regularly hide the abuse in an effort to protect family members from distress and conflict. Abuse can carry on for years, with adult children unaware that their elderly mother or father is being subjected to violence and intimidation. The strong desire […]
