In December 1972 we opened the doors of our first office in George St, Brisbane. This week to mark our 50th anniversary, CEO Shane Duffy launched – ‘ATSILS History Timeline’ to staff and key stakeholders. ‘ATSILS History Timeline’ is an interactive web resource and can be viewed at: https://history.atsils.org.au The timeline maps our justice journey […]
Queensland Path to Treaty Yarning Sessions – Ipswich and Logan IPS have been engaged by the Queensland Government to conduct a series of community yarning sessions across the state. You’re invited to participate and share your views. Links to RSVP for a session and more information, including other areas they are running sessions […]
December is the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service in Brisbane. To mark this milestone we wish to advise our clients, communities, and stakeholders that we are adopting a new logo and visual brand. ATSILS Board of Directors endorsed the undertaking of the corporate rebrand project in […]
Today is R U OK?Day, a national day of action when we are reminded that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation with someone you care about who might be struggling with life. Find tips on how to ask, and what to say if someone says they […]
It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge and pay our respects in relation to the recent passing of Kevin Rose, who up until then was the Regional Manager of our Ipswich office (previously of our Toowoomba office). Kevin’s passing has been greeted with a spontaneous outpouring of sympathies from across the legal profession […]
Did you know ATSILS (QLD) has a state-wide civil law team that can help clients make a valid Will? Listen to Uncle Bunji on why it’s essential to have a Will in place and how to access help. To contact an ATSILS office visit: https://atsils.org.au/contact/
Change in Auditors: We advise that the organisation has changed its auditors in the financial year 2021/2022 from Vincents Chartered Accountants, Santos Place, 34/32 Turbot Street, Brisbane to Grant Thornton Australia Limited, Level 18,145 Ann Street, Brisbane. The change in auditors is in accordance with good corporate governance practice.
This week ATSILS CEO Shane Duffy and the team servicing Gladstone had the pleasure of meeting with The Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus MP. The Attorney-General was in regional Queensland conducting his first visits with legal assistance providers since becoming Attorney-General. Meeting with the Attorney-General at the Gladstone Courthouse proved a great opportunity for the team […]
Disasters cause legal problems. Are you experiencing: • Insurance hassles? • Changes to parenting and care arrangements? • Tenancy and housing problems? • Unsafe relationships? • Unfair employment changes? • Financial hardship – e.g. unmanageable or unfair debts? For quality, free legal help, contact: ATSILS (QLD) – 1800 012 255 www.atsils.org.au/contact Legal Aid Queensland – […]
ATSILS warmly welcomes our new ThroughCare Manager and Learning & Development Coordinator to the team. Helen and Aiden are pictured (seated) below embarking on their ATSILS induction journey. Helen is our incoming ThroughCare Manager – and will lead a state-wide team focused on diverting clients (at high risk of re-offending) from the justice system. Helen […]