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‘With You’ Trauma-informed legal assistance in Australia – Webinar & toolkit
The prevalence of trauma amongst clients of the legal assistance sector is uncontested, particularly at the point where they need legal assistance. A legal service that can recognise and respond to client trauma assists clients in a way that is safe, effective and preserves dignity. […]
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State of the NFP Sector 2023 Report Findings
We’re delighted to share with you this year’s report and invite you to join us for the online launch of the 2023 Digital Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector Report. This year’s survey saw a record number of participants, with more than 1,000 not-for-profit organisations across […]
Beyond compliance: Embedding safeguarding culture in working with children and vulnerable adults
Often, when we think about abuse of children or vulnerable adults, we think about the familial context. And while that is certainly where abuse is most prevalent, three Royal Commissions (Child Sexual Abuse, Aged Care, Disability) have shown us the risks, dynamics and vulnerabilities in […]
News
2024-25 State Government Budget Submission
Community Legal Centres Queensland is calling on the State Government to invest an additional $18.76 million in 2024-2025 budget to stem the flow of critical Community Legal Centre workers to better paid jobs and ensure the current suite of CLC services is maintained across Queensland. […]
Profile: Amelia Otton
We are honoured to introduce Bundjalung woman Amelia Otton. Amelia is a lawyer at the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health, a role she says changed her life on all fronts. The ability to work in a way which honours who she is as an Aboriginal […]
NLAP Issues Paper released
The National Legal Assistance Partnership Review Issues Paper has been released. The Issues Paper poses questions in 16 key areas related to the current NLAP and possible future arrangements, but also invites submissions and evidence on any areas raised more generally in the Review Terms […]
Success Stories
Unscrupulous car loan reduced thanks to Cairns Community Legal Centre
Lenders are required to do certain checks before lending money to ensure that a loan is affordable and appropriate for the consumer’s needs. When lenders don’t properly perform these checks, it’s the vulnerable members of our community, who are often in financial stress, who suffer […]
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LawRight helps Sally to free herself from financial stress
People who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness typically experience multi-faceted trauma, in addition to financial and social challenges, which compound barriers to services, supports, and change. Sally*, a single mother of three children, was experiencing homelessness when she attended one of LawRight’s Community […]
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Understanding Coercion and Control in relationships
When women experience domestic and family violence and relationship breakdown, the legal issues multiply. Misidentification of a victim as the perpetrator is also a significant issue that has enormous consequences for the victim survivor. Lila* was in a violent relationship and was charged with breaching […]
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