Don’t Silence the Violence Ochre Ribbon Week (12-19 February) is an Aboriginal-led campaign to raise awareness of the devasting impacts of family violence in Aboriginal communities and a call for action to end the violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence it is important to seek help as soon as possible. […]
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service is partnering with key stakeholders in the social services sector to support the QCOSS led – Make Queensland Fair Campaign. The campaign is being launched today and our CEO – Mr Shane Duffy will be there to help advocate the need for our leaders to take more […]
From all the team, we wish you a safe and joyous Christmas and all the very best for the holiday period and the New Year. To our funding bodies and all the community, partner, and stakeholder organisations we’ve had the pleasure of working with this year, we thank you for your continued support and […]
Recently our Director of Sector Engagement and Communication – Graham White visited our regional office in Rockhampton to touch base with staff and key stakeholders in the justice sector. It was a good opportunity for the team to share their local stories and challenges for service delivery in the region. Graham also met the local […]
Due to the severe weather conditions around Cairns and Far North Queensland, we advise our Cairns regional office is temporarily closed. In the meantime, please call 1800 012 255 to contact ATSILS. We will provide an update when the office has re-opened. Please keep up to date with advice from emergency services and stay safe. […]
CEO Shane Duffy, & Director of Communications and Sector Engagement Graham White traveled to Townsville last week to meet with local elders around opportunities for collaboration on grassroots community-led justice reinvestment (Justice Galbidera Way) initiatives to help Close the Gap. The team gave insight into the ATSILS run Throughcare program, Blue Card reforms and discussed […]
Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice Upcoming Events – North QLD Bowen 6th December 2023 (9am – 3pm) Mackay 7th December 2023 (9am – 3pm) Join Cultural Support Officers from the Office of the Commissioner – Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa, for upcoming events on Torres Strait Islander traditional child-rearing practice.
Members of our Brisbane CLE team were out in the community last week empowering students at the Hymba Yumba Independent School to understand their legal rights. Pree Sharma and Michelle Rabbidge delivered the community legal education session to the deadly young group. The session focussed on teaching the jarjums about their basic rights when interacting […]
ATSILS seeks skilled Legal Practitioners in Family Law to join our statewide team. You will join a flexible and supportive work environment with dedicated team members that allow for diverse casework. Currently, we have positions in Cairns, Hervey Bay and Ipswich. Applications close mid-November 2023 Please visit our vacancies page to find out more or […]
ATSILS seeks suitably qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to fill several Court Support/Field Officer vacancies across Queensland. Currently, we have positions available in Murgon, Mt Isa, Maroochydore and Palm Island. These identified roles are focused on supporting clients to navigate the justice system. Our dedicated workplaces support many rural and remote communities surrounding […]