Townsville Community Law helps Tiana’s reclaim her identity
Tiana* and her mother were survivors of domestic and family violence, with Tiana’s father convicted of sexual offences against her. At the age of 16, Tiana wanted to be known by her mother’s maiden...
View ArticleBasic Rights Queensland helps Amy navigate complex welfare systems
Amy* contacted Basic Rights Queensland about her Centrelink debt of $10,000. Centrelink had stated that Amy had been overpaid because she had not reported her partner’s fortnightly income. Amy did not...
View ArticleADA Law advocates 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...
View ArticlePrisoners’s Legal Service supports cultural practices
Sorry Business is an important period of mourning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that involves responsibilities and obligations to attend funerals and participate in other cultural...
View ArticleYFS supports Claire to divert charges away from Court
A disproportionate number of young people in the youth justice system have suffered from adverse experiences and social disadvantage such as poverty, exposure to family violence and significant trauma....
View ArticlePine Rivers Community Legal Service helps Nigel stand up for his rights
Community members who live with disability or disabilities can be vulnerable to manipulation by large corporations, such as insurance companies. Nigel, a pensioner in his 80s, was involved in a motor...
View ArticleWomen’s Legal Service supports Susan and her children
Women fleeing domestic and family violence face many challenges including access to financial support and housing. The housing crisis has compounded these difficulties, resulting in too many women and...
View ArticleUnderstanding Coercion and Control in relationships
When women experience domestic and family violence and relationship breakdown, the legal issues multiply. Misidentification of a victim as the perpetrator is also a significant issue that has enormous...
View ArticleLawRight helps Sally to free herself from financial stress
People who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness typically experience multi-faceted trauma, in addition to financial and social challenges, which compound barriers to services, supports, and...
View ArticleUnscrupulous car loan reduced thanks to Cairns Community Legal Centre
Lenders are required to do certain checks before lending money to ensure that a loan is affordable and appropriate for the consumer’s needs. When lenders don’t properly perform these checks, it’s the...
View ArticleWorking Women Queensland supports Kylie after she was fired
The Working Women Queensland team recently represented an apprentice worker who has four young children. Kylie* was not receiving payslips from her employer or being paid on time. When Kylie made...
View ArticleAdvocating 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...
View ArticleTownsville 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 after she had lost $13,000 through a text message...
View ArticleOverturning 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...
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