The Queen Street Mall will buzz with energy on Tuesday 15 June in a day of free events aimed at bringing joy to older Brisbane residents while also providing resources and information on the topic of elder abuse. Performers will include French-Balkan musical group Mzaza and The Kitty Kats, an all female trio. Drag queen … Continue reading Day of entertainment aims to build awareness of elder abuse
Caxton Legal Centre welcomes the Queensland Government’s release of its strategic plan which places priority on the ongoing funding of the Seniors Legal and Support Service which Caxton delivers in Brisbane. This service provides free legal and social work supports to older Queenslanders who experience abuse or neglect, usually by family members and formal decision-makers. … Continue reading Priority on funding Seniors Legal and Support Services welcomed
Caxton Legal Centre’s community lawyers are delighted to get back on the road to share legal information with retirement village and manufactured home residents in 2021 after having to cancel in 2020. The 2021 schedule is available here. Queensland Retirement Village and Park Advice Service staff and community members “Last year was really tricky trying … Continue reading “On the road again” – Seniors housing legal information sessions are back in 2021
Leilani Tafao has expressed her disappointment at the decision to overturn an order that an apology be made for misgendering her during her time as a prisoner at the Southern Queensland Correctional Centre in 2015. The highly technical legal judgement, delivered by the Queensland Court of Appeal, followed a decision last year where respondents to the matter, the Queensland Government, prison operator Serco Australia and … Continue reading Rights of Transgendered Persons – A long way to go
Isabella had contributed a significant sum towards the purchase of a home by her daughter and son-in-law, on the understanding that she would live there on her own, paying rent and contributing to maintenance costs. After some years Isabella’s relationship with her daughter and son-in-law deteriorated and Isabella feared she would be kicked out of the house and left … Continue reading SLASS lawyer helps Isabella recover her money
Esta was due to appear in court representing herself in relation to her property settlement. Esta, a migrant to Australia, speaks English as a second language and was particularly nervous about talking to the Judge, appropriate conduct for court and understanding the process. Fortunately Esta had sought legal advice from Caxton Legal Centre about her legal matter before she was due to … Continue reading Caxton helps Esta face the daunting task of self-representation
Caxton Legal Centre launched its First Nations Plan 2021 – 2023 on Close the Gap Day, Thursday 18 March 2021. Specifically tailored to Caxton’s work in the legal assistance service sector, the Plan engages Caxton’s management committee, staff and volunteers in reconciliation activities aimed at Caxton’s vision of a just and inclusive Queensland. Caxton Legal Centre CEO, Cybele Koning, emphasized the importance … Continue reading Caxton Legal Centre launches new First Nations Plan
Secondee Mariah Ritchie in the Caxton Legal Centre office Caxton Legal Centre and Norton Rose Fulbright have strengthened both their relationship and ability to leverage the benefits of pro bono with a new secondment arrangement. Cybele Koning, Caxton Legal Centre’s CEO, is excited about the partnership. “Community legal centres consistently struggle to meet client demand so the provision of resources in the form of a … Continue reading Secondment benefits both Caxton Legal Centre and Norton Rose Fulbright
Pro bono is an established feature of the legal industry and many individuals do their bit by volunteering with a community legal centre. Caxton Legal Centre provides free legal and social work help for people who are disadvantaged and on a low income and is currently in need of volunteer lawyers, particularly in the field … Continue reading Enhance your practice while you give back – the win-win of volunteering
Are you a law student who hasn’t followed Caxton on social media? There are plenty of opportunities in the works, so you should! Volunteer student opportunities Students play an essential part in the delivery of legal help to the people Caxton serves. We recruit for front desk students to act as our first point of … Continue reading Opportunities at Caxton Legal Centre
