Last week, ATSILS took part in the Community Stall Expo, which was part of Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Pre-Orientation Program for the Oodgeroo Unit community of students at the Kelvin Grove campus. The Oodgeroo Unit at QUT offers educational and support programs and spaces specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, aiding them […]
Due to extreme weather in North Queensland, calls to our Townsville office were diverted to Cairns. However, the office is back online today and taking client calls directly. Tuesday 4/02/2025.
Due to the extreme weather in North Queensland, calls to our Townsville office have been diverted to Cairns temporarily. Our statewide team can always be reached on Free Call: 1800 012 255.
2025 is ATSILS 53rd year of legal service delivery and we are more committed than ever to advancing the rights of our clients and their communities across Queensland. Mob can call our free helpline – 1800 012 255 for assistance. *Available 24/7 for urgent criminal law matters. Alternatively, you can contact an office directly in […]
Our team in Hervey Bay joined the vibrant community Colour Run organized by @DeadlyChoices this week. Hundreds of Indigenous and non-Indigenous kids participated in the 2km Fun Run, along with some young-at-heart adults. Our team was thrilled to be a part of this exciting event, and attended alongside local community organizations that included PCYC, The […]
Our Community Legal Education Team in the Northern Region, led by Paige Ryan, recently delivered an insightful workshop on Palm Island. At the request of the Palm Island Community Company, the team covered important topics such as the recent changes (in September this year) to the Evidence Act regarding preliminary complaint witness evidence in DFV […]
🎉 Congratulations to Jess Renouf, the recipient of the QUT 2024 Student Excellence Award in the Justice category! 🏆 Our Director of Sector Engagement, Mr. Graham White, attended the ceremony to present the award to Jess on behalf of ATSILS. ATSILS is a proud sponsor of the QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Student Excellence Award […]
MEDIA RELEASE ATSILS_MediaRelease_AdultTimeAdultCrime_29Nov2024] Date: November 29, 2024 ‘Adult Crime Adult Time’ policy whilst undoubtedly well intentioned on the part of the government, will not make our communities safer. The Crisafulli Government has introduced ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ as part of the broader ‘Making Queensland Safer’ Bill yesterday in Queensland Parliament. The heavily politized ‘Adult Crime Adult […]
On 20 November 2024, ATSILS Brisbane’s CLE team attended the Queensland Police Academy Market Day. This event invites various agencies, organisations, and QPS units to the Queensland Police Service Academy to showcase their services and how they might be relevant to recruits’ future policing duties. ATSILS had a stall at this event alongside the […]
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd and Tablelands Community Justice Group. Atherton, Far North Queensland – November 22, 2024 – The CEO and Executive members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd (ATSILS) recently met with the Tablelands Community Justice Group (TCJG) Elders in Atherton […]