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Wellbeing in leadership: strengthening yourself to support others
This session explores how personal wellbeing and resilience are not just optional extras, but essential foundations for leading others. Learn strategies to protect your energy, navigate stress and lead in ways that are sustainable for both you and your team. Presented by Jon Staley, Trainer, […]
RRR Summit – Community Legal Centres NSW
RRR Summit: Connection, Collaboration and Sector-Led Learning Community Legal Centres NSW invites community legal centre workers and community partners to the RRR Summit, taking place from 22–24 July on Birpai Country in Port Macquarie, with livestream access also available for the second and third days. […]
AI, Lawyering and Ethics
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, from the smartphones in our pockets to the AI systems shaping government decision making, with real world consequences for CLC clients. For community legal practitioners, the AI wave brings a triple challenge: legal workplaces are transforming rapidly, your clients are […]
News
CLCQ First Nations Framework 2025-2030
In late 2022 CLCQ secured project funds from the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG) to develop a First Nations Strategic Framework for the CLC sector in Queensland focusing on initiatives to improve cultural safety within the CLC sector for First Nations peoples and support […]
Climate and Nature-related Risk Governance Guide for CLCs
It is often easy to lose sight of the profound existential threat posed by climate change when it is viewed as a risk to be managed. Queensland is on the frontline of climate change impacts; it is the most disaster-prone state in Australia and will […]
Queensland Community Legal Centres celebrates funding uplift
Christmas has come early for Queensland’s Community Legal Centres with the Attorney-General this week announcing a $142 million funding uplift for the sector. Community Legal Centres Queensland Director Rosslyn Monro said the injection of funding comes at a critical time. “Queensland Community Legal Centres are […]
Success Stories
Overturning refusal of parole address
Peter* is an Aboriginal man in his late 20s who is serving a sentence for robbery offences. He has been diagnosed with an intellectual disability and has limited literacy. He is in a long-term relationship with his partner and they have 3 children together, including […]
Townsville Community Law helps Sophie after she was scammed
Scams are getting harder to spot and can have a devestating impact on peoples lives. Sophie* attended a Townsville Community Law outreach clinic after she had lost $13,000 through a text message spoofing scam. Sophie had received a text message that looked like it was […]
Advocating for autonomy and independence
Ahmed, a 75-year-old widower, was living alone in his own home until a health event resulted in a hospital admission. When Ahmed was admitted it appeared he was struggling to retain information and seemed confused. Hospital staff were concerned about Ahmed’s safety and wellbeing if […]