1976-1987
Caxton Street

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Fundraising in the 70’s
Noel Nunan

How Caxton started in 1976
Noel Nunan

Working at Baroona Hall
Di Fingleton

Full interview with Noel Nunan

2010-2024
Heal Street

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Caxton first to provide flexible work arrangements

Evening Advice Sessions at Heal St
Noel Nunan

QLS and Caxton’s rocky start

Video victims
Di Fingleton

Full interview with Noel Nunan

2010-2014
Manning Street

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Caxton first to provide flexible work arrangements

Evening Advice Sessions at Heal St
Noel Nunan

QLS and Caxton’s rocky start
Video victims Di Fingleton

2024 to present
Turbot Street

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One thing to change in the justice system

How far Caxton has come
Di Fingleton

Full interview with Noel Nunan

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Our first home

The Baroona Hall on Caxton Street, Paddington was where the Baroona Legal Service (later called Caxton Street Legal Service) was established by volunteer lawyers, socials workers, and other supporters.

First major legal education publication

Volunteer lawyer Stephen Keim (in dark grey suit) with supporters at the launch of Caxton’s first Legal Resources Book (LRB). The publication later became the Queensland Law Handbook (QLH) which now draws an average of 800 monthly visitors to its website.

Caxton at Heal Street New Farm

The former residence became home to Caxton in 1987. The living room was set up as a waiting area and file management services. The three rooms were shared between the employment law, family law, and financial services teams.

Queensland Law Society welcomes Caxton to its new home

Caxton moved to Heal Street in 1987 when the Queensland Law Society (QLS) purchased the building to be used as Caxton’s new office. After many years, the ownership of the building was transferred to Caxton.

In this photo, then Caxton coordinator Di Fingleton joins QLS representatives during the official office opening.

Caxton expands, moves to South Brisbane

In 2010, Caxton moved once again, this time to 1 Manning Street, South Brisbane. By this time, Caxton had outgrown its Heal Street office due to staff and program expansion.

A day the in life of Caxton staff at Manning Street

Scott McDougall (upper centre), the Centre’s director meets with staff. Mr McDougall later became Queensland’s first Human Rights Commissioner.

Things are looking up

The Family Law team at the Caxton balcony during a photoshoot with Joseph Byford.

Showing guests around the new headquarters

Qld Attorney General Deb Frecklington visits Caxton offices at Turbot Street, Brisbane CBD in August 2025.
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