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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

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s apology to the Stolen Generations took place on 13 February 2008.  Caxton Legal Centre staff would like to acknowledge the immense harm caused by the systematic removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families across Australia. We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are still being removed from their families through the child protection … Continue reading Anniversary of the apology to the Stolen Generations

Interacting with the justice system can be extremely stressful.  The processes and places are foreign to most people.  For a person with disability, there are extra barriers.  Australia is a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and must ensure effective access to justice for persons with disabilities on an equal basis with others. Services that provide the right supports are critical … Continue reading Legal services who provide supports critical to upholding the human rights of persons with disabilities