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The 2024 Community Legal Centres Queensland Conference will bring the community legal sector together to develop new skills, increase knowledge and collaborate with others.
The conference will be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, 23 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill on 21 and 22 May.
Click here to download a copy of the 2024 Conference Program or see the Day 1 or Day 1 tab below for more details about each session.
Registrations for the 2024 Conference have now closed.
Important Dates and Information about registering:
- Early bird registrations closed at 5pm on Thursday, 28 March.
- All registrations close at 5pm on Wednesday, 8 May (unless sold out prior).
- Registration (2 day or 1 day option) includes access to conference sessions and materials, catering and the networking event.
- Additional tickets to the networking event are available.
Register via: https://events.humanitix.com/2024-community-legal-centres-queensland-conference
Click here to read the 2024 Conference terms and conditions.
2 Day Registration (Community Legal Centre Staff/Management Committee)
Early Bird (available until 5pm, Thursday 28 March)
$425
Full Price (available until 5pm, Wednesday 8 May)
$475
2 Day Registration (General Admission)
Early Bird (available until 5pm, Thursday 28 March)
$500
Full Price (available until 5pm, Wednesday 8 May)
$550
1 Day Registration (Community Legal Centre Staff/Management Committee)
Early Bird (available until 5pm, Thursday 28 March)
$250
Full Price (available until 5pm, Wednesday 8 May)
$275
1 Day Registration (General Admission)
Early Bird (available until 5pm, Thursday 28 March)
$300
Full Price (available until 5pm, Wednesday 8 May)
$350
Networking Event ONLY
(Tuesday 21 May – 4:30pm-6:30pm)
Early Bird (available until 5pm, Thursday 28 March)
$50
Full Price (available until 5pm, Wednesday 8 May)
$50
Scholarships
Thanks to the generous support of sponsors – Community Legal Centres Queensland is offering a limited number of scholarships for First Nations, Regional and First Contact Staff to attend the 2024 conference.
Preference will be given to people who have not attended a previous conference.
What’s included:
- 2 Day Conference Registration
What’s not included:
- Travel and accommodation expenses
- Meal and incidental expenses
Applications closed Friday 22 March.
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Queensland Government
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Minter Ellison
MinterEllison’s Pro Bono and Community Investment Program is driven by a deep commitment to addressing cycles of disadvantage and creating systemic change, across interconnected pillars of human rights and access to justice, homelessness (including domestic and family violence), empowering youth, and First Nations empowerment. The program is designed to create positive impact for our community, not only through pro bono legal advice but also through other non-legal assistance to our community partners, including other skilled volunteering or in-kind assistance, amplifying fundraising and awareness campaigns, and providing charitable giving support.
The Brisbane MinterEllison office is proud to maintain strong partnerships with Community Legal Centres Queensland (CLCQ), as well as several of the community legal centres that comprise its membership. Together, the work of these organisations goes towards addressing all of the four of our Program pillars and most particularly through enhancing access to justice.
As always, MinterEllison’s sponsorship of the 2024 CLCQ State conference is targeted towards funding costs of people from rural, regional and remote community legal centres to attend. We understand that there are significant and unique barriers to access to justice in rural, regional and remote areas, and fully support enhancing the opportunities available to community legal centres offering services in these areas.
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Maurice Blackburn
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is Australia’s #1 plaintiff law firm.
We believe everybody deserves access to justice, not just those who can afford it.
When you need support with a legal issue, it can feel daunting. That’s why for over 100 years, we’ve been helping and guiding our clients with their legal needs.
We’ve helped over 500,000 Australians turn their situation around. Our expert lawyers help people who have been injured at work, on the road, in a public place, as a result of poor medical treatment or by institutions who have a duty of care, as well as superannuation & insurance claims and wills & estates.
We also act in significant social justice cases and lead class actions on behalf of people who have experienced mass wrongdoing.
We employ over 1,000 of the country’s brightest, most compassionate and determined minds. With local knowledge and a national network of experts, we have the experience you can count on.
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Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is delighted to continue our sponsorship of the Community Legal Centres Queensland State Conference, and to support CLCQ’s scholarships to increase the participation of First Nations delegates at this year’s Conference.
HSF is a leading global law firm with over 5000 people across 26 offices worldwide. Our Australian offices are located in Brisbane/Meanjin, Melbourne/Naarm, Sydney/Warrang, and Perth/Boorloo. HSF’s Pro Bono legal practice is impact-driven and includes systemic advocacy and pro bono legal advice and casework for individuals, charities and NGOs. Supporting First Nations organisations and communities is a core part of our pro bono practice. We also have particular expertise partnering with CLCs to advocate for people with disability and women experiencing homelessness and their families. HSF has a longstanding history of working with CLCs and charities to increase access to justice for the community, including by supporting Queensland-based pro bono clients such as the LawRight Community Health Justice Partnerships, the Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS), Yalari and Youngcare.
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Hopgood Ganim Lawyers
HopgoodGanim Lawyers is a leading Australian mid-tier legal firm. We are recognised for the exceptional outcomes we deliver to our clients in our key priority markets and our superior approach to client service. Our firm includes over 300 staff with 40+ partners and we operate nationally and internationally with a focus on Asia from our two key locations of Brisbane and Perth.
We have a dedicated pro bono legal practice focused on three priority areas: Working with First Nations peoples to achieve the outcomes they want to achieve; working to mitigate the impact of environmental disasters; and working to reduce family and domestic violence.
Our three impact icons, created by Yaegl artist, Frances Belle Parker, provide a visual representation of our pro bono priority areas
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UQ Pro Bono Centre
The UQ Pro Bono Centre facilitates opportunities for law students to undertake voluntary work with the not-for-profit sector (primarily community legal centres).
Our mission is to be a nationally recognised leader in the development, promotion and provision of student pro bono legal services. We aim to inspire students to understand the value and importance of access to justice, and to graduate from law school with a lifelong professional commitment to pro bono legal service.
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Actionstep
With Actionstep, midsize law firms get total control over their future success. Actionstep’s comprehensive legal business management platform is built to adapt to a firm’s unique strengths and goals, empowering firms to modernise and build a firm advantage in the legal marketplace.
Actionstep’s connected features like client intake, matter management, document management, time tracking, billing, accounting, and business reporting, equips over 38,000 users globally to delight clients, work more profitably, and confidently embrace the future.
Build your firm advantage with Actionstep. Visit www.actionstep.com to learn more.
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Queensland Law Society
When you become a member of Queensland Law Society (QLS) you are joining a passionate, collegiate community of over 13,000 legal professionals.
No matter where your legal career takes you, your QLS membership is your continuous connection to the heart of the profession and ensures you will always be up to date with the latest knowledge, issues, and changes impacting solicitors in Queensland.
Members have access to a range of exclusive benefits, support and professional recognition opportunities, and are eligible to participate in our advocacy work which helps shape the law and the legal profession.
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Colin, Biggers & Paisley Lawyers
Founded over a century ago, Colin Biggers & Paisley is one of the most established legal practices in the country. As a national Australian legal practice, we deliver high calibre legal services and we aim to do so in a responsible way.
The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation was established in 2015 as a way of bringing together our entire community offering. It comprises three streams – pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.
The Foundation’s focus areas are women, children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a deeper focus on access to justice for those experiencing domestic and family violence, gender equality, increasing education and employment opportunities for young people, and protecting the cultural and legal rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to improving access to justice, reducing unmet legal need and playing a leading role in making the justice system work better.
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QLeave
QLeave provides portable long service leave to Queensland’s community services industry. The scheme ensures workers can take a well-earned break after 7 years of continuous service to the sector, regardless of how many organisations they’ve worked with.
Visit QLeave’s booth to learn more about portable long service leave and what you need to do.
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Allens
We see it as our responsibility to use our skills and resources to help others in the community.
Our people contribute their time and expertise to work on pro bono matters and other community initiatives, with a particular focus on alleviating disadvantage, advancing reconciliation, improving access to justice and promoting sustainability.
Our community strategy focuses on using our skills and resources to benefit the community across a range of pillars, including pro bono, reconciliation, the environment, philanthropy and responsible sourcing.
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Ashurst
We consider pro bono as a stand-alone legal practice.
This results in quality legal services for our pro bono clients, provided in accordance with our established pro bono criteria.
Our global pro bono practice has five priority areas including: Citizenship & Displacement; Climate Change; Gender Rights & Diversity; Modern Slavery; and Racial Justice.
Our pro bono team also has expertise in law reform and the role pro bono can play in responding to crises.
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DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a multinational law firm with offices in more than 40 countries around the world. It is one of the largest law firms globally and provides a broad range of legal services to clients across various industries.
DLA Piper is committed to social responsibility and actively engages in pro bono work and community initiatives.
DLA Piper’s pro bono mission is to pursue justice in our communities and around the world by strengthening access to justice, particularly for children and asylum seekers. Through New Perimeter, DLA Piper’s global pro bono initiative, we provide pro bono legal assistance in under-served regions around the world to support access to justice, social and economic development and sound legal institutions.
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Actionstep
With Actionstep, midsize law firms get total control over their future success. Actionstep’s comprehensive legal business management platform is built to adapt to a firm’s unique strengths and goals, empowering firms to modernise and build a firm advantage in the legal marketplace.
Actionstep’s connected features like client intake, matter management, document management, time tracking, billing, accounting, and business reporting, equips over 38,000 users globally to delight clients, work more profitably, and confidently embrace the future.
Build your firm advantage with Actionstep. Visit www.actionstep.com to learn more.
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Barhead (Microsoft Partner)
Barhead has implemented a legal practice solution, designed by a consortium of Women’s Legal Service Queensland, Environmental Defenders Office and Marrickville Legal Centre. The solution has been ‘built by the sector, for the sector’, being tailored to meet the unique needs of CLCs across Australia. It streamlines the entire client management process from initial enquiry, service creation and providing case management from matter inception to completion. Built using Microsoft Dynamics 365, the solution ensures smooth integration with Microsoft products, robust data security, and the ability to incorporate AI capabilities down the road.
Barhead is an award-winning IT consulting firm focused on delivering business solutions leveraging the strategic value of Microsoft Business Applications through Dynamics 365, Copilot and Power Platform. Contact www.barhead.com to learn more
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CSnet
CSnet, an Australian B-Corp, offers CSnet® a web-based client management system tailored for Community Legal Centres. With local development and practitioner support along with SOC2 certification, our software enhances operational efficiency and client support.
Benefits include streamlined administration, improved staff and volunteer engagement, and insights into service impact, including integration with CLASS/NLAP and DSS DEX for seamless data management.
Our software also tracks the client journey and outcomes, providing valuable data to understand what combination of services lead to better outcomes and for managing risk.
Connect with us at www.csnet.net.au to know the difference you make.
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Maurice Blackburn
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is Australia’s #1 plaintiff law firm.
We believe everybody deserves access to justice, not just those who can afford it.
When you need support with a legal issue, it can feel daunting. That’s why for over 100 years, we’ve been helping and guiding our clients with their legal needs.
We’ve helped over 500,000 Australians turn their situation around. Our expert lawyers help people who have been injured at work, on the road, in a public place, as a result of poor medical treatment or by institutions who have a duty of care, as well as superannuation & insurance claims and wills & estates.
We also act in significant social justice cases and lead class actions on behalf of people who have experienced mass wrongdoing.
We employ over 1,000 of the country’s brightest, most compassionate and determined minds. With local knowledge and a national network of experts, we have the experience you can count on.
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QLeave
QLeave provides portable long service leave to Queensland’s community services industry. The scheme ensures workers can take a well-earned break after 7 years of continuous service to the sector, regardless of how many organisations they’ve worked with.
Visit QLeave’s booth to learn more about portable long service leave and what you need to do.
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Queensland Law Society
When you become a member of Queensland Law Society (QLS) you are joining a passionate, collegiate community of over 13,000 legal professionals.
No matter where your legal career takes you, your QLS membership is your continuous connection to the heart of the profession and ensures you will always be up to date with the latest knowledge, issues, and changes impacting solicitors in Queensland.
Members have access to a range of exclusive benefits, support and professional recognition opportunities, and are eligible to participate in our advocacy work which helps shape the law and the legal profession.
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Queensland Public Trustee
Queensland Public Trustee have a key role in Queensland’s guardianship and administration system and has been serving Queenslanders since 1916. Our vision is to be a value for money, independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, estate and trust administration.
Our purpose is to provide trusted financial decision-making, advocacy, education and services to empower Queenslanders to plan and prepare for future life events.
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UQ Pro Bono Centre
The UQ Pro Bono Centre facilitates opportunities for law students to undertake voluntary work with the not-for-profit sector (primarily community legal centres).
Our mission is to be a nationally recognised leader in the development, promotion and provision of student pro bono legal services. We aim to inspire students to understand the value and importance of access to justice, and to graduate from law school with a lifelong professional commitment to pro bono legal service.
FAQs
Who should attend the conference?
This conference is for people working and volunteering in Community Legal Centres, pro bono lawyers, social workers, academics, and government justice and legal sector employees and decision-makers.
Are there any discounts available?
Staff and Management Committee members are eligible to register at a discounted rate.
Early Bird registrations close at 5pm on Thursday 28 March and all registrations close at 5pm on Friday, 8 May.
A limited number of scholarship are also available for First Nations, Regional and First Contact Staff. Scholarship applications close on Friday 22 March. Click here for more information about scholarships: 2024 Conference Scholarship Applications
How do I register and can I pay via an invoice?
Registration here: https://events.humanitix.com/2024-community-legal-centres-queensland-conference.
You can register multiple people and pay via credit card or be issued an invoice.
What’s included in the cost of registrations?
Conference includes access to conference sessions and material, catering and the networking event.
Can I cancel my registration?
All cancellations must be made in writing to communications@communitylegalqld.org.au. Delegates are entitled to a refund if the cancellation is received on or before 5pm Friday, 8 May 2024. Each cancellation incurs a 20% administrative fee based on the original fee paid.
Delegates are not entitled to a refund of the registration fees if the cancellation is received after 5pm Friday, 8 May 2024.
Registrations may be transferred to another employee of your organisation. Requests to transfer a registration must be advised in writing to communications@communitylegalqld.org.au
Is there an online option?
No – this year’s conference is an in-person event.
Will the conference be accessible?
The venue is accessible via lift.
If you have specific access requirements, please notify CLCQ by indicating your requirements during the registration process.
Is there accommodation at the conference venue?
Yes, there is accommodation available at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. There are also a number of accommodation providers in walking distance.
How do I get to the venue?
The Hotel Grand Chancellor is on the outskirts of the CBD but conveniently located near Roma Street and Central Train Stations and serviced by a number of busses. See Translink to plan your journey.
Parking is also available at the venue.
Can I bring extra colleagues to the networking event?
Yes – Networking Event Only tickets are available. The networking event will take place from 4:30pm-6:30pm on Tuesday 21 May.
Further questions?
Email communications@communitylegalqld.org.au
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully
COVID-19
As a condition of attendance, delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and speakers must agree to adhere to all Covid-safe measures put in place at the 2024 Community Legal Centres Queensland (CLCQ) Conference by the venue, and all federal or state guidelines and you acknowledge that these measures may be changed at any time in accordance with the latest health advice from state and federal governments.
PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION
The payment of the registration is made either by credit card at the time of registrations or invoice. Full payment must be paid within the terms of the invoice and must be paid prior to the commencement of the event.
DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION
To qualify for early bird registration, registrations must be completed by 5pm on Thursday 28 March, 2024.
LATE REGISTRATION
CLCQ cannot guarantee the availability of late registrations.
TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION
All fully paid registrations are transferable to other persons from the same organisation. Transfers can be made by the registered person in writing to communications@communitylegalqld.org.au by 5pm, Wednesday 8 May, 2024. Details must include the full name of the replacement person/s, their title, contact phone number, email address and dietary requirements. All other registration details will be carried over to the new person/s unless otherwise specified. Registrations are individual and cannot be shared amongst individuals.
NON-ATTENDANCE/NO-SHOWS
No refund will be made for non-attendance at the 2024 CLCQ State Conference.
CANCELLATION OF THE REGISTRATION BY THE DELEGATE
All cancellations must be made in writing to communications@communitylegalqld.org.au. Delegates are entitled to a refund if the cancellation is received on or before 5pm, Wednesday 8 May, 2024. Each cancellation incurs a 20% administrative fee based on the original fee paid.
Delegates are not entitled to a refund of the registration fees if the cancellation is received after 5pm, Wednesday 8 May, 2024.
Refunds (less applicable administrative fees) will be processed no later than 30 days after the conclusion of 2023 CLCQ State Conference.
CANCELLATION, POSTPONEMENT OR CHANGE OF REGISTRATION BY CLCQ
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of CLCQ or the Venue to alter the times, dates, itineraries of or speakers at the 2024 CLCQ Conference or postpone the conference itself, by notice to delegates at any time.
In the event of postponement of the 2024 CLCQ Conference, registrations will be transferred to the rescheduled event. Where the delegate does not wish to attend the rescheduled event, a full refund will be provided.
If the event is cancelled by CLCQ, delegates will receive a full refund.
USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
CLCQ will collect and store information provided in this Registration Form for the purposes of enabling them to:
- register attendance;
- assist with administrative and planning purposes;
- plan and develop the conference and other events in the future;
- facilitate delegate requirements; and
- allow the compilation and analysis of statistics relevant to the conference.
DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES
CLCQ will not without your consent, use or disclose your personal information to third parties for any purpose unless such purpose is permitted or required by law.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY USE
By registering for the 2023 CLCQ State Conference, all delegates grant permission to CLCQ and its agents to take photographs and video footage to reproduce and to distribute on social media, promotional materials and other sector publications, whether in print, electronic or other media, including the CLCQ website.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of photographs/screen shots taken of you during the Conference and / or you do not agree to the above image release please contact communications@communitylegalqld.org.au or see the registration desk during event.
2024 Program
8:15 – 8:55am
Registration & Coffee
9:00 – 9:15am
Welcome to Country
Conference Official Opening including video message from Federal Attorney-General The Hon. Mark Dreyfus KC MP.
Plenary
9:15 – 10:30am
Truth -telling in Queensland
Joshua Creamer – Chair of the Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry and Barrister at Law
(CPD: 1 point, Professional Skills)
10:30 – 11:00am
Morning Tea
11:00- 12:30pm
Have your say in the First Independent Review of the Human Rights Act
Room: Roma & Terrace
Professor Susan Harris Rimmer – Independent Reviewer
Join Sue to discuss how your organisation and clients can participate in the Review.
(CPD: 1.5 point, Substantive Law)
Community Legal Centres Funding Strategy Workshop
Room: Wickham
(*only open to CLCQ members – suggested attendees include CEOs, Directors and Managers)
(CPD: 1.5 point, Professional Skills)
12:30 – 1:30pm
12:45 – 1:20pm
Concurrent Sessions
1:30 – 3:00pm
Stream 1: Running a community legal centre
Room: Roma
Tools and Techniques for effectively working with your board
Michelle Cutler
A look at how Centre CEOs and the leadership team members can work effectively with their Board to build a highly productive and supportive relationship that enhances a Centre’s service delivery and culture.
An empowering session with lots of practical tips and advice, discussion and templates.
(CPD: 1.5 point, Professional Skills)
Stream 2: Frontline Workers.
Room: Terrace
Guiding Principles for Effective Collaboration with Frontline Agencies: lessons from 20 years delivering outreach legal partnerships
Josephine Allan, Senior Lawyer – LawRight
Reflecting on over 20 years of collaborative legal outreach, Josephine Allan, a Senior Lawyer in Community & Health Justice Partnerships | Homelessness Law and Multicultural Law team at LawRight will:
- discuss what works and what doesn’t;
- reflect on the benefits of embedded multidisciplinary practices; and
- provide guidance on resolving common concerns of working with and in multidisciplinary agencies.
(CPD: 1.5 point, Professional Skills)
Stream 3: Supporting people and communities.
Room: Wickham
CLE Collaborations
Blurred Borders
Whichways
Prisoners Legal Service
(CPD: 1.5 point, Professional Skills)
3:00 -3:30pm
Concurrent Sessions
3:30 – 4:30pm
Stream 1: Running a community legal centre
Room: Roma
Sector Update
Rosslyn Monro – Director, Community Legal Centres Queensland
Tim Leach – CEO, Community Legal Centres Australia
The Sector Update will share information about the current issues impacting the CLC sector from the perspectives of Community Legal Centres Australia, CLCQ Queensland and DJAG.
(CPD: 1 point, Practice Management and Business Skills)
Stream 2: Frontline Workers.
Room: Terrace
Lives Behind the Laws: Impact of Anti-Discrimination Reform through a Lived Experience Lens
Aaminah Khan, First Nation Women’s Legal Service and Ren Shike, Minter Ellison
A discussion of amendments to the Anti-Discrimination Act which came into effect on 29 April, featuring CLC lawyers and volunteers, focusing on:
- the new/updated protections for transgender, gender-diverse and intersex people
- using the amendments to protect and support clients who present to CLCs
- creating an inclusive and welcoming service for transgender, gender-diverse and intersex clients
- embedding a culture of human rights in the workplace
(CPD: 1 point, Substantive Law)
Stream 3: Supporting people and communities.
Room: Wickham
Supporting Diverse Workforces
Stacey De Calmer – QCOSS Executive Director Sector Workforce Planning and Development
With sector workforce shortages at crisis point, QCOSS is delivering a program designed to support organisations to re-evaluate their human resources practices to ensure they promote genuinely inclusive hiring processes and workplaces.
This session specifically will unpack diversity and inclusion strategies to reveal the aspects that really make them come to life, and will outline QCOSS’ key learnings in delivering this project to the sector. We will run through some of the practical resources developed through the project, including the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Guide.
(CPD: 1 point, Practice Management and Business Skills)
4:30 – 6:30pm
Networking drinks & canapes in the downstairs courtyard
8.15 – 9.00am
Registration & Coffee
9.00 – 10.30am
Applying First Nations cultural intelligence, knowledge sharing and ways of being & doing
Florence Onus & Andrea Kyle-Sailor, First Nations Women’s Legal Service
The ways that knowledge of cultural traumas, inter-generational trauma and First Nations ways of being and doing impact the work you do, and the capacity of your CLC to work effectively for and with First Nations staff and clients.
(CPD: 1.5 point, Professional Skills)
10:30 – 11:00am
Morning Tea
11.00 – 12.30pm
Disaster and Climate Justice Panel – Exploring theories of change
Room: Roma & Terrace
Bhiamie Williamson, National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Program – Monash University.
Emma Bacon, Executive Director – Sweltering Citites
Revel Pointon, Environmental Defenders Office
This Panel brings together national leaders in climate and disaster justice to share diverse approaches to building fairer systems in the face of intensifying climate impacts.
It is an opportunity for our sector to hear directly from leaders working to achieve fair, just adaptation and disaster resilience for communities across Australia, and their thoughts on how CLCs can advance disaster and climate justice.
The session will include speaker presentations, followed by panel and audience Q&A.
(CPD: 1.5 point, Practice Management and Business Skills/Substantive Law)
CLASS Transition*
Room: Wickham
Neil Graham, Digital Transformation Manager – Community Legal Centres Australia
Skye Forster, Implementation Analyst, Federation of Community Legal Centres (Victoria)
(*only open to CLCQ Members)
(CPD: 1.5 point, Practice Management and Business Skills)
12:30 – 1:30pm
Lunch
12:45 – 1:20pm
First Nations Employee Network get-together (Wickham Room)
Concurrent Sessions
1.30 – 3.00pm
Stream 1: Running a community legal centre
Room: Roma
Stakeholder and Government relationships workshop
Commissioner Terri Butler, Former Federal MP and now Industrial Commissioner at Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
Evan Moorhead, Former State MP and now Director at Anacta Strategies
Daniel Scoullar, Director – Social Change Projects
(CPD: 1.5 point, Practice Management and Business Skills/Professional Skills)
Stream 2: Frontline Workers.
Room: Terrace
Working with Users of Violence – Workshop
Presented by Caxton Community Legal Centre
Caxton’s Working with Users of Violence Work Shop is an interactive session designed to unpack the “how, why and who” of providing meaningful and effective legal and social supports to users of violence. Focus areas for the work shop include capability of individuals, organisations and the CLC sector, as well as both identifying and overcoming the challenges that this work is characterised by.
(CPD: 1.5 point, Substantive Law)
Stream 3: Supporting people and communities.
Room: Wickham
Creating Cultural Safety in the Workplace
This session is dedicated to fostering a culturally safe and supportive workplaces- explore practical strategies for creating an environment where First Nations employees feel respected, valued, and empowered. Discuss measuring cultural safety within your organisation, transformational actions and initiatives around relationships and connection to promote holistic safety and embed inclusivity, diversity, and belonging. This session offers invaluable insights to help you champion positive change.
(CPD: 1.5 point, Practice Management and Business Skills/Professional Skills)
3:00 – 3:30pm
Afternoon Tea
Concurrent Sessions
3.30 – 4.30pm
Stream 1: Running a community legal centre
Room: Roma
Incorporating law students in community legal practice: Burden or benefit?
Prof Tamara Walsh – Director, UQ Pro Bono Centre
The UQ Pro Bono Centre provides UQ staff and students with an opportunity to use their emerging skills and knowledge for the public good. The Centre coordinates the pro bono activities of the UQ Law School, and draws on staff and students from other disciplines to provide multidisciplinary support to the CLC sector and beyond. The Centre’s Director and Practitioner-in-Residence will discuss the Centre’s scope and services, including the new RRR clinical program. Delegates will be invited to discuss the role of student clinics in building the capacity of the CLC sector, and to reflect on whether students bring burdens, benefits or both.
(CPD: 1 point, Professional Skills)
Stream 2: Frontline Workers.
Room: Terrace
PII Session – Supervising your legal practice*
CLCQ PII Reps: Rachel Neil, Ben Tuckett and Klaire Coles
(*Restricted to Responsible Persons from Queensland CLCs or their delegate)
“Supervising your legal practice” – will be an interactive session on supervision in legal practices, discussing:
- What are the requirements for adequate supervision
- How to structure your practice to ensure the best supervision
- Supervising restricted practitioners
(CPD: 1 point, Practical Legal Ethics)
Stream 3: Supporting people and communities.
Room: Wickham
CLCs and Disaster Resilience
Monica Taylor
CLCQ will lead a session on deepening our sector’s disaster and climate resilience. It will include a recap on CLC achievements under the 2023/4 Disaster Resilience and Capacity Building Project.
(CPD: 1 point, Practice Management and Business Skills)