Katie* is young Aboriginal woman who decided to move from a pre-paid mobile phone to a 24-month contract, which included a new phone. She knew what she wanted and asked questions of the phone company representative instore. She was sold a more expensive phone than […]
Goondiwindi helps Sarah* get back on track Read More »
Sarah* went to Goondiwindi Community Legal Centre requesting urgent legal advice, and a referral to Toowoomba Legal Aid was processed. After this, she needed further assistance regarding property settlement. Advice was given regarding her separation and property settlement, giving Sarah a peace of mind and
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Harry allowed back behind the wheel Read More »
Harry, an elderly client had been driving for 60 years without a traffic infringement. He suffered a slight stroke approximately 4 years ago which impaired his speech slightly but with no other side effects. Harry’s GP decided, without any cognitive or capacity assessments, that purely
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Panapa* saved from bankruptcy Read More »
Panapa, 61, came from New Zealand 23 years ago looking for new opportunities. Last year he had to stop working due to serious health issues. He began to struggle to pay his essential costs of living. After he fell behind on his rent and the
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Bob for Bob after car claim Read More »
Bob* contacted the Cairns Community Legal Centre in relation to a dispute with an insurance company arising from a motor vehicle accident. The accident was caused when the other driver made a right-hand turn in front of the client’s oncoming vehicle and Bob’s vehicle was
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Elise* came into the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre while she was pregnant with her first child. The father of the child, David*, was harassing Elise to the point where the pregnancy was being put at risk. He didn’t want Elise to keep the child
Freed from custody Read More »
Tom, a young indigenous prisoner who was sentenced as a juvenile was released on court-ordered parole. Queensland Corrective Services imposed a range of parole conditions on him, including some that went beyond the standard conditions on a court-ordered parole. These were very onerous and difficult for the
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Getting beyond language barriers Read More »
Ano* came to Australia after meeting Johnny through a mutual friend. She is learning English, but still has some difficulties in communicating. Ano is now separated from Johnny and is the primary carer of their children, relying solely on Centrelink benefits and child support. Ano
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