Legal Aid Queensland

Do you have an ABSTUDY allowance debt from Centrelink that you disagree with? Did you know you can ask Centrelink to review the debt decision? Read our new ABSTUDY debt guide to find out how you can get your debt reviewed. Visit: https://bit.ly/3VCubQn If you need legal advice contact our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Information Line on 1300 650 143. #ABSTUDYdebtguide #righttoreview #Centrelinkreview #studydebtstress

Are you an experienced family lawyer looking for a challenging yet rewarding role? Here’s your chance to join Legal Aid Queensland’s Rockhampton office to help lead legal service delivery to vulnerable people in the region. In this role you’ll represent the interests of legally-aided clients and prepare cases in family law & associated matters. You will assist the Senior Principal Lawyer to supervise, guide and develop the legal team. You will also have the chance to work on law and policy reform submissions, and legal service delivery initiatives.   Apply by 15 January 2024. To find out more about this position, visit SmartJobs: https://bit.ly/4flHgVi

Are you seeking a governance committee opportunity? We have two positions available to join Legal Aid Queensland’s (LAQ’s) Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee. Members are appointed for an initial three-year term with a potential three-year reappointment and are generally required to attend four meetings per year. If you’re not currently employed by LAQ or any Queensland state government entity and have the required skills and experience, apply today! Applications close Friday, 10 January. Read the full position description at https://ow.ly/IWCP50UrsIp #LegalaidQld #AuditCommittee #GovernanceCommittee

Today is Human Rights Day, marking the end of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, but it's not the end of the mission to end gendered violence. Let's continue to amplify the message that violence against women and girls is illegal and promote support for victim-survivors. #LegalAidQld provides: * free legal advice and assistance * information, advice and referrals about applications for Domestic Violence Orders * information about applying for safety notices or restraining orders * referrals to appropriate support services * court representation, legal advice and advocacy (where eligible). If you or someone you know needs legal help to be free of DFV, call us on 1300 65 11 88 or visit www.legalaid.qld.gov.au. For assistance with safety planning, emergency accommodation and other support, call DV Connect on 1800 811 811. In an emergency, call 000. #LegalAidQld #HumanRightsDay 2024 #16Days2024 #EndDFV #SafeEverywhereAlways #DVlegalhelp

Did you know #LegalAidQld can provide wrap-around support to clients experiencing domestic and family violence? As well as lawyers, we have domestic violence prevention workers who assess client supports and safety concerns, provide crisis counselling, help with safety planning, and provide referrals to other services. For more information about domestic and family violence to help you, or someone close to you, visit our website>> https://bitly.ws/Djmf or call 1300 65 11 88. If you’re in immediate danger, call the police on 000. For help with an escape plan, call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) #LegalAidQld #16Days2024 #EndDFV #SafeEverywhereAlways #DVhelp

Did you know that gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people experience higher rates of family, domestic and sexual violence than heterosexual people in Australia? Sadly, they are less likely to identify they are being abused, and far less likely to reach out for support or report it. Take the pledge now to show your support for these domestic violence victim-survivors and play your part to help change the conversation around gendered violence and abuse.Visit: https://lnkd.in/d2c7hdVK #LegalAidQld #16Days2024 #EndDFV #SafeEverywhereAlways

Men who are violent against women and girls sometimes say they 'lost control', were ‘not themselves’ due to alcohol or drugs, or because of stress or jealousy. They won’t do it again. There is no excuse. It is always wrong for someone to try and control, pressure, or intentionally hurt someone they are in, or used to be in, a relationship with. Men who want to talk to someone and get help to change their behaviour, can contact these free and confidential 24/7 helplines: - DV Connect Mensline Queensland: 📞1800 600 636 - Men’s Referral Service: 📞 1300 766 491 #LegalAidQld #16Days2024 #EndDFV #SafeEverywhereAlways

National Legal Aid welcomes the finalisation of the National Access to Justice Partnership, a 5 year Agreement outlining the Commonwealth funding commitment for legal assistance. We welcome the commitment to ongoing funding for our existing programs including Domestic Violence Units, Family Advocacy Support Services & Respect@Work Legal Services. We welcome increased funding to our legal assistance partners to address wage parity & service sustainability. We also welcome the focus on addressing gender-based violence & the additional funding provided to Women’s Legal Services & Family Violence Prevention Legal Services. As the largest provider of family law legal representation nationally with over 86% of our matters including a risk of gender-based violence & a high level of demand for these services it is disappointing that the funding will not enable us to expand family law service delivery or appropriately raise lawyer fees. The means test will also be unchanged & eligibility limited to 8% of Australian households. We will continue to work with the Commonwealth & State & Territory Governments to identify options to address service delivery gaps & look forward to working across the sector to collaborate on integrated service delivery to address gender-based violence. Click here to read our statement: https://lnkd.in/g7Dz3UGD

These school holidays, let's make sure the kids in our life stay on the right side of the law when using their devices. The guide called "Is it legal? What you need to know about using your phone and social media", explains for young people the meaning of cyberbullying, sexting, and image-based abuse, what the law says, and what can happen if a person breaks the law. Read, download or order a free copy of the guide from the Legal Aid Queensland website: https://rb.gy/oojwrw. For FREE legal help, young people charged with offences related to cyberbullying, sexting or image-based abuse can call our Youth Legal Advice Hotline on 1800 LAQ LAQ (1800 527 527). This service is confidential. If a young person in your life has been experiencing cyberbullying, sexting or image-based abuse find out what to do by visiting the eSafety website: https://bit.ly/4geQWC0 #LegalAidQld #cyberbullyingguide #YouthLegalAdviceHotline

If you’re in the Richlands-Inala area and need help with a domestic violence or child support matter, our legal advice clinics are for you. Run by #LegalAidQld’s Inala office and Hub Community Legal, the free clinics can: -give you legal advice about domestic violence and child protection -help you apply for a domestic violence protection order (or strengthen an existing application) -help you apply for legal aid. Open Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5pm. Book in by calling (07) 3723 2300. #LegalAidQld #16Days2024 #EndDFV #SafeEverywhereAlways #RichlandsInalaDVhelp