Ivan, a migrant to Australia, lived in the home he owned with his son, and his daughter lived in a granny flat on the same property. Ivan’s wife had recently passed away and he was still grieving over her loss. He wanted to move into a nursing home but with limited English language skills and being hard-of-hearing it was difficult for him … Continue reading Ivan approaches the future with confidence
Older Persons Advocacy and Legal Service (OPALS) is a health and justice partnership between Metro South Health and Caxton Legal Centre Inc., bringing together lawyers, social workers and health professionals to achieve proactive early intervention for older patients who are at risk of or experiencing elder abuse. Read the OPALS Partnership Update for March - … Continue reading OPALS Partnership Update March – May 2021
Caxton Legal Centre has published a factsheet covering family law issues during the Queensland LGA lockdown, which was announced on Saturday 31 July, 2021. Click here to read the COVID-19 and family law issues during lockdown factsheet. Caxton Legal Centre can provide free legal advice by telephone in the area of family law and domestic … Continue reading Covid-19 and family law issues during lockdown
Due to the current Queensland lockdown some of Caxton Legal Centre's appointments between Monday August 2 and Friday August 13 will be cancelled or rescheduled. A text message has been sent to all rescheduled or cancelled appointments. Please do not hesitate to call us on (07) 3214 6333 if you are unsure or have questions. … Continue reading Covid-19 Service Update
People who have obtained domestic violence orders may still face attempts by their former partner to vary (change) the conditions of the order. This can be especially complex where children are involved. Courts must consider the wishes of the person the domestic violence order is designed to protect and only agree to the change if it is convinced there … Continue reading Seeing Caxton twice helped Rebecca stay safe
Maggie, in her late 60s, had been living in an abusive relationship with her husband Walter for many years. At couples counselling, she found the courage to tell Walter that she wanted to separate, and he agreed to move out. After the counselling session, however, Walter acted like he had never agreed to the separation and … Continue reading Multidisciplinary team assist Maggie to escape intimidation and control
L: Caxton Legal Centre lawyers Brittany Smeed and Georgia May with HWL Ebsworth secondee Hesh Aiyach and R: Caxton Legal Centre lawyer Miriam Barber with HWL Ebsworth secondee Patrick Dooley Caxton Legal Centre has recently developed a mutually beneficial pro bono secondment partnership with HWL Ebsworth. Our first two secondees Hesh and Patrick have just completed their … Continue reading Secondments a productive part of pro bono relationship
Alex, a 68-year-old, had experienced an injury in his 50s and lived with a disability as a result. Following the injury he experienced a serious illness and named his relative, Darren, as his Enduring Power of Attorney. Alex’s disability meant that he was no longer able to work, but he was financially stable as he received compensation and access to his superannuation as well … Continue reading Alex’s exchange of money for care goes sour
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
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