Caxton Legal Centre welcomes the State Government’s recent action to remove children from police watch houses. Klaire Coles, Director of the Centre’s Coronial and Custodial Justice Practice, said “We consider the practice of children being kept for unacceptable periods of time, sometimes weeks, in watch houses to be unlawful. Children must be moved to more … Continue reading Caxton Legal Centre welcomes State Government’s removal of children from police watch houses
Caxton Legal Centre appoints new CEO
Following a national recruitment search, Caxton Legal Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Cybele Koning as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 July, 2019. Cybele previously held the position of Caxton’s Director, Family Law, Domestic Violence and Elder Law Practice and has been working with Caxton for 7 years. Prior to … Continue reading Caxton Legal Centre appoints new CEO
Volunteer profile – Emily
How long have you been volunteering for and what made you want to get involved? Since the start of 2015. I recognise that there is a gap between Legal Aid Queensland and private firms - Caxton assists in filling this gap so it's about helping out/giving back. What are the benefits of volunteering at Caxton? … Continue reading Volunteer profile – Emily
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers
This week Caxton Legal Centre is celebrating National Volunteer Week, recognising the contributions of our 200 hardworking volunteer lawyers and law students. Four nights per week, Caxton opens its doors to offer legal advice to people who would otherwise have very few options for help. Volunteer lawyers come to Caxton after a busy day at work and … Continue reading Thank you to our wonderful volunteers
Financial Protections Service Launch
The Financial Protections Service is aimed at providing independent financial information and advice with a particular focus on improving financial resilience. Service partners will also undertake screening and referral for financial abuse. Below is the speech presented by Townsville Community Legal Service principal solicitor Bill Mitchell, co-designer of the service along with Caxton Legal Centre solicitor … Continue reading Financial Protections Service Launch
Financial Protections Service
Caxton Legal Centre will join colleagues at the Townsville Community Legal Service to launch the Financial Protections Service in Townsville today. The Financial Protections Service is provided to middle-aged Queenslanders who are approaching retirement and undertaking financial decision making for later life. The service facilitates access to and uptake of free and independent financial information … Continue reading Financial Protections Service
Simran’s Volunteer Experience
My name is Simran and I am a fourth year law and commerce student. I have been volunteering at Caxton Legal Centre for almost a year. Volunteering at Caxton has been a really humbling and inspiring experience. I have seen first-hand the care and passion the lawyers, social workers and staff have for helping those in need, and in … Continue reading Simran’s Volunteer Experience
Bail Service to enhance fairer outcomes
Caxton Legal Centre has been funded to provide a Bail Service for remand prisoners in southeast Queensland, commencing shortly. Men on remand at three Brisbane correctional centres will be able to apply to receive integrated legal and social support services to to enable them to access bail. The Bail Service will assess the suitability of … Continue reading Bail Service to enhance fairer outcomes
Submission to Australian Retirement Village Accreditation Scheme
Caxton Legal Centre has provided a submission to the Property Council of Australia in response to their draft Australian Retirement Village Accreditation Scheme standards. The goal of the Accreditation Scheme is “to reflect the modern expectations of retirement village residents, and the evolution of the sector beyond purely a property and facilities-based offering.” Caxton is concerned that the proposed standards do … Continue reading Submission to Australian Retirement Village Accreditation Scheme
Caxton staff raise funds for Queensland Legal Walk
Caxton Legal Centre staff will set their alarms early to take part in the Queensland Legal Walk at 7am on the 14th of May 2019. The walk is a fundraiser for LawRight, a community legal centre which improves the lives of people who are vulnerable by providing access to justice – including those who experience homelessness or mental health … Continue reading Caxton staff raise funds for Queensland Legal Walk