Hear from some of our dedicated team working to change Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lives for the better.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service provides innovative, professional and culturally competent legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland.
Our dedicated team have helped put together a series of short videos to give you better insight into ATSILS & the legal services we provide.
Need Legal Assistance? Call ATSILS 24/7 Free Call Hotline – 1800 012 255
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service provides innovative, professional and culturally competent legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland.
The webpage features information on how the Murri Court process works along with information on the history of the court. Intended for use by stakeholders, Community Justice Groups, defendants, and the general public, the Murri Court webpage is the first of the Courts Innovation Program’s webpages to be revamped as DJAG continue our effort to keep our programs accessible to the community.
The webpage now provides links to a variety of documents including:
· Murri Court forms and templates including payment claim forms
· Murri Court brochure, poster, and factsheets
· Murri Court videos
· Murri Court practice direction and important legislation
· Murri Court feedback report
· Murri Court evaluation report
The Murri Court Website can be found here:
http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/courts/courts-innovation-programs/murri-court
What is Murri Court?
Today Michaela, Christy & David from ATSILS Murgon office joined in festivities at the Cherbourg NAIDOC Community Open Day. Rain couldn’t dampen spirits & celebration of strong continuing culture with a large turnout at the The Ration Shed Museum.
The crowd enjoyed camp fire oven feeds, hand painting and boomerang painting for the kids. There were range of stalls and deadly performances by traditional Wakka Wakka dancers.
It was a great day out with the local Cherbourg Aboriginal Community and broader community, celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, cultures and achievement on the traditional lands of the Wakka Wakka people.
Check out our updated range of Legal Fact Sheets covering – Arrest & Bail, Domestic Violence, Drink Driving, Child Protection, Police Powers and more…
View Here:
https://atsils.org.au/fact-sheets/
Need Legal Assistance?
Call our Toll Free – 24/7 Legal Assistance Hotline:
1800 012 255
We are looking to fill the role of Prevention, Intervention and Community Legal Education Officer in Bamaga. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine work with real adventure as you provide innovative legal education outreach to communities across the Northern Peninsula Area and Torres Strait.
Strengthen your commitment to social justice and help prevent our people coming into contact with the criminal justice system.
A new national campaign “Avoid a funeral rip-off” has been released by Australian consumer protection agencies this week. The campaign aims to inform Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander consumers about the different funeral products that are available and to help prevent them signing up for funeral plans that are expensive, complex and not suitable for their needs.
Funerals can be costly and there are many options available to cover the cost of your funeral so don’t rush into a decision. Take the time to research and seek advice to help ensure you find a product that is suitable for you needs.
Below are links to resources that can help you become more aware of the pitfalls and options available.
Avoid of Funeral R.I.P Off – Campaign Video
Information on Paying For Funerals – ASIC Smart Money Resources
https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/life-events-and-you/indigenous/paying-for-funerals
Choosing funeral cover – Queensland Government Information
http://www.qld.gov.au/law/your-rights/consumer-rights-complaints-and-scams/consumer-advice-rights-and-responsibilties/advice-for-indigenous-consumers/choosing-funeral-cover/
