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Unlocking the Power of Advocacy: Top Government Engagement Strategies for Community Directors

In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian community organisations, understanding and mastering government engagement is an essential skill for community directors. Join teh Insitute of Community Directors Australia on March 19, for an insightful webinar presented by Tanck co-founder and Executive Director Angus Crowther and Tanck […]

Cyber Insurance Risk: What is Ransomware & How to reduce risk

An in depth explanation on cyber crime and real world examples of how hackers are attacking organisations, and how to protect yourself from this risk. This webinar is being held as part of  Not-for-Profit Insurance Week, an initiative of Aon and Our Community, is designed to raise awareness […]

Protector Liability – Ensuring your Directors are protected and why Boards need the same

An overview of common risks not-for-profit boards and committees face, and what you can do to protect yourself and your charity. This webinar is being held as part of  Not-for-Profit Insurance Week, an initiative of Aon and Our Community, is designed to raise awareness of the importance of […]

News

Disaster Legal Help

Our thoughts are with all centres located in areas hit by extreme weather events over the Christmas and New Year period. Queensland is now experiencing compounding and cascading climate events. The long tail of community recovery from disasters means there will likely be an influx […]

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season

  Community Legal Centres Queensland will be closed from Friday 22 December 2023 until Monday 8 January 2024. 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 […]

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. […]

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 at Charters Towers after she had lost $13,000 through a text message spoofing scam. Sophie had received a text message that looked […]

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 […]

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