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Storytelling for Impact
Good storytelling is vital for making a change in the sector. Join Pro Bono Australia on our first webinar of the year as we equip you with the best tools to amplify your story and maximise your impact in the new year. Presented by Adam […]
Natural disaster legal help Q&A
A webinar for support workers, financial counsellors and community lawyers presented by Legal Aid. Join Paul Holmes, assistant director – flood response, from our Civil Justice Services team as he leads a comprehensive Q&A session about some of the common legal issues people are experiencing […]
In Conversation with Queensland Under Treasurer Leon Allen: Budget edition
In this exclusive QCOSS In Conversation event with Queensland Under Treasurer Leon Allen, we will dissect the different stages and requirements of building the state’s budget, how budget decisions are made and key timelines for stakeholder input. We will unpack the Queensland Government’s budget process, […]
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News
Community Legal Centres Queensland is facilitating a training program for 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 style to build and maintain a high performing team […]
2023-2025 State Budget Submission – Call for more funding
Ahead of the 2023 State Budget, Community Legal Centres Queensland is calling on the State Government to invest an additional $18 million per annum plus indexation into Queensland CLCs over the next two years. $5 million per annum to help meet increased demand for general […]
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Holiday Closure – 23/12/22 to 9/1/23
Community Legal Centres Queensland will be closed from Friday 23 December 2022 until Monday 9 January 2023. If you need to contact a community legal centre over the holiday period – you can search for your local centre here: https://www.communitylegalqld.org.au/find-legal-help/ Please note that many centres […]
Success Stories
Townsville Community Law helps Tiana’s reclaim her identity
Tiana* and her mother were survivors of domestic and family violence, with Tiana’s father convicted of sexual offences against her. At the age of 16, Tiana wanted to be known by her mother’s maiden name and to remove the daily reminder of her father. Townsville […]
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Expensive funeral plan refunded thanks to Brisbane Northside Community Legal Service
Betty* was pressured into signing up to a funeral plan costing more than $7000. At the time of agreeing to sign the contract, Betty was alone and emotionally vulnerable as it was the anniversary of a significant date for her and her late husband. The […]
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Sonya free from violence thanks to NQWLS
Sonya*, a young Aboriginal women went to her local community centre after her ex-partner had assaulted her and taken the two young children. Sonya was distraught as she did not know where the children were and if they were safe. Sonya and the children had […]