Client stories

TASC National helped Carl understand the legal processes Read More »

Carl* contacted TASC National’s Disability Advocacy Program to seek assistance with an upcoming Mental Health Review Tribunal. The Advocate conducted the self-report process with Carl. This included exploration of personal feelings relating to the current involuntary treatment order, a discussion around the management of life […]

Youth Advocacy Centre helped Jacob get through the court process Read More »

Jacob* had a matter before the court relating to drinking.This was Jacob’s first time in court, and he was unsure of the court process.The Youth Advocacy Centre supported Jacob in completing the paperwork for the duty lawyer and the Youth Court Assistance Program worker talked

TASC National can help when your neighbour is not your friend Read More »

TASC National’s client is a 73-year-old male. He was a musician in the sixties with some fame in England. On the door to his room is an old band photo. He has an uncanny resemblance to Michael Nesmith from The Monkees. In 2017 their client

Youth Advocacy Centre helped Julia gain independence and get her learner’s permit Read More »

Julia* was couch-surfing. She was trying to increase contact with her child who was in care; however, her housing situation presented a significant barrier. Her housing situation had resulted because she had breached her probation order. She was referred to the Youth Advocacy Centre but

TASC helped Lucy* regain her sense of belonging within her community Read More »

Lucy* went to The Advocacy and Support Centre (TASC) National Disability Advocacy service for assistance in redress for historical child sexual abuse and for ongoing mental health supports. Lucy first presented to TASC as homeless and emaciated from long-term neglect. The Advocate linked the client

Youth Advocacy Centre helped Sally get back on track Read More »

Sally* was sixteen when she came to the Youth Advocacy Centre.She was born interstate and taken into care due to her parents’ inability to care for her. Sally’s foster carers moved with Sally to Brisbane when she was young, partly to assist with a medical

Townsville CLC was able to help Frank* out after he hired a dodgy contractor Read More »

Frank*, aged 70, hired a contractor to paint his roof in July 2017. Frank realised the work was defective about six months later and contacted the contractor. When Frank couldn’t resolve the complaint with the contractor, he lodged a complaint in September 2018 with the

TASC helps market gardner to tackle debt Read More »

The Advocacy and Support Centre (TASC) client is a male market gardener from Ipswich. He presented with a Queensland Urban Utilities account for approximately $3,500 dating back to 2013. A debt collection company had approached him for payment. He had not been aware of an