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Humanitarian Visas and the Community Support Program (CSP)
In the July instalment of RAILS’ monthly online CPD sessions, RAILS lawyer, Sadia Azizi will share her expertise in preparing optimal humanitarian applications. She will also explain the benefits of the Community Support Program (CSP), how to identify clients who are well-suited to it, and […]
Wunya 2024
Wunya is a Yuggera word that means welcome/greetings. On 31 July and 1 August, we we will welcome members of the First Nations Employee Network to gather in Meanjin/Brisbane. Wunya will be a collaborative event focusing on cultural self-care, connecting with communities across the state and yarning […]
Leadership Development Program 2024
Community Legal Centres Queensland is pleased to once again be facilitating our Leadership Development Program for current and emerging managers and leaders working in the Queensland CLC sector. The program aims to develop your skills in management and leadership, and help you understand your leadership […]
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Join our team!
Community Legal Centres Queensland is recruiting for a Capacity Building Coordinator. Working as part of the Capacity Building team, you will help community legal centres to provide effective, high quality services to their communities by: Supporting and developing community legal centres’ staff, including volunteers; Coordinating […]
Welcome investment for Community Legal Centres
Community Legal Centres Queensland welcomes the $14.4 million investment in community legal centres announced in today’s State Budget. Community Legal Centres Queensland Director, Rosslyn Monro, said the investment will provide vital financial support to the state’s 32 community legal centres. “At a time when Queensland […]
NLAP Report Released
The Independent Review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) Final Report has been released. Dr Warren Mundy, who headed up the Review, said the report was informed by months of consultation with stakeholders across the country. “I conducted in excess of 150 meetings with […]
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 […]