Thanks to the generous support of sponsors – Community Legal Centres Queensland is offering a limited number of scholarships for First Nations and Regional Staff to attend the 2025 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

Click here for more information and the application form.  We strongly encourage individuals rather than organisations fill out the application form.

Under construction – check back soon for information on the 2025 Masterclasses.

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 17 April and all registrations close at 5pm on Friday, 16 May, 2025.

A limited number of scholarship are also available for First Nations, Regional Staff. Scholarship applications close on Friday XXX April.  Click here for more information about scholarships: 2025 Scholarship Applications.

How do I register and can I pay via an invoice?

Registration here:

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, 16 May, 2025. 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, 16 May 2025.

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 Wednesday 4 June.

Further questions?

Email communications@communitylegalqld.org.au

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully

Terms and Conditions

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 2025 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 by invoice.  Full payment for registrations invoiced as “early bird” must be paid prior to the early bird period ending at 5pm Thursday, 17 April.

All other registrations must be paid must be paid to registrations closing at 5pm Friday, 16 May.  Any unpaid registrations will be cancelled.

Invoice will be issued by Humanitix.

DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION

To qualify for early bird registration, registrations must be completed by 5pm on Thursday, 17 April 2025.

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, Friday 16 May 2025. 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 2025 CLCQ Conference, social events or masterclasses.

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 Friday, 16 May 2025. 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, 16 May 2025.

Refunds (less applicable administrative fees) will be processed no later than 30 days after the conclusion of 2025 CLCQ 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 2025 CLCQ Conference or postpone the conference itself, by notice to delegates at any time.

In the event of postponement of the 2025 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 2025 CLCQ 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.