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In May and June 2021, Caxton Legal Centre invited clients to partake in a survey to appraise our services. There was a strong response rate and very high levels of client satisfaction were expressed. Client Impact Report

The Older Persons Advocacy and Legal Service (OPALS) at Caxton Legal Centre has recently kicked off a partnership with the World Wellness Group, (WWG) a multicultural health and wellbeing service located in Stones Corner.    WWG provides a range of health services including tailored, pro bono medical  and nursing care. WWG also provides mental health therapy … Continue reading OPALS Kicks off Partnership with World Wellness Group

Caxton is experiencing a high number of calls relating to upcoming restrictions for unvaccinated Queenslanders. Please note that we have limited resources and can only provide advice to people seriously and personally affected. For example, we give legal advice to eligible people who: cannot agree with their ex-partner about vaccinations or travel etc. for their … Continue reading Vaccination Restrictions and Legal Advice

Caxton Legal Centre provides free legal advice and representation in Queensland to people who have experienced a legal problem at work. More than 8000 vulnerable workers have been assisted over the 14 years the program has been running. Funding limitations mean that only 3% of clients in the last year received legal representation. Employment Law … Continue reading Employment Law Service Impact Report

In 2020, Caxton Legal Centre received additional funding to increase services to people impacted by domestic and family violence exacerbated by Covid-19. An additional 325 people received legal assistance thanks to this funding. Covid-19 Domestic Violence Funding Impact Report  

Loving parents may extend the offer of a place to live to their adult children when things go awry. This can work out badly when the adult child is dealing with challenges such as relationship breakdown, addiction or unemployment. Often older people seek the help of  Caxton's Seniors Legal and Support Service (SLASS) when the … Continue reading Loving father seeks help for a difficult decision

Isolation is a key strategy of abusers and it can put their victims in an incredibly difficult place. No friends or family, lack of access to money, limited ability to communicate with others – these are all common experiences of people who have been isolated in elder abuse scenarios. The logistical limitations can make it difficult … Continue reading Three years with SLASS helps Amos achieve safety and independence

On 8 September 2021 the High Court of Australia confirmed that Australian publishers of Facebook pages are responsible not only for the content they post but ALSO for any defamatory content other people post as comments on their page. This means that if people commenting on your posts say things that are defamatory (damage someone’s … Continue reading Are you the administrator/manager of a social media page or group?

Caxton Legal Centre recently made submissions to the Queensland Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into Serious Vilification and Hate Crimes in Queensland.  Below is the oral submission provided by Bridget Burton, Director, Human Rights and Civil Law Practice.  Good afternoon. I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we are meeting on today, the Yuggera and Turrbul people. Separately, I pay respects … Continue reading Submission to the Inquiry into Serious Vilification and Hate Crimes

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