Rural and Remote Court Circuits – Servicing South West Queensland
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Rural and Remote Court Circuits – Servicing South West Queensland

Last week our Director of Communications and Sector Engagement Graham joined Di and Divina on the road to justice in South West Queensland. Graham got to see first hand the great work they do in assisting clients on rural and remote court circuits in this vast region.

The journey was a good opportunity to gain insight into the high demand for our services in these rural locations with the team working long days dealing with a high volume of matters and roughing it in the flash 5-star court facilities in towns like St George.

In many regions across this great state ATSILS undertake court circuits to ensure access to justice for the many mobs living in locations where no -one else will go. At the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service a critical element of our business model is making sure our services reach not only the socially disadvantaged but also the geographically disadvantaged in rural and remote locations.

SWQ Court Circuit Oct 2016
SWQ Court Circuit Oct 2016
Domestic violence videos – resources by Queensland Court Services providing you with information on the court process for domestic and family violence
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Domestic violence videos – resources by Queensland Court Services providing you with information on the court process for domestic and family violence

This series of videos explain the court process for domestic and family violence to provide you with the information you need to take part in the legal process.

If you are applying or responding to a domestic violence order, there is information here for you.

Domestic Violence Orders are part of a strategy to protect the safety of all members of our community and to stop the violence.

  1. What is domestic and family violence?
  2. What is a Domestic Violence Order?
  3. How to apply for a Protection Order
  4. What happens in court?
  5. What if I’m served?
  6. Understanding the conditions of a Domestic Violence Order
What’s ATSILS like as an employer? Hear directly from some of our dedicated team.
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What’s ATSILS like as an employer? Hear directly from some of our dedicated team.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service provides innovative, professional and culturally competent legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people & their families across Queensland.

Our People: I work at ATSILS because?
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Our People: I work at ATSILS because?

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.

JOB VACANCY: Field Officer – Roma
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JOB VACANCY: Field Officer – Roma

Full-time & Flex Hours | Applications Close Tuesday 25th October

A dynamic role with loads of variety, team support and client liaison balanced by quiet time in routine correspondence, data entry, search and reporting. This role will appeal to the reliable, strong workflow-focused Field Officer dedicated to providing information and education regarding access to legal rights. Roma is a busy town about 4 hours west of Brisbane, or 35 min flight. You will usually enjoy your own office-space, the opportunity to learn both on-the-job or in group and blended training. After a qualifying period, apply for paid Study Leave.

A keen interest in the criminal justice system is ideal, but you do not have to have legal industry experience. Strong references, your own car and ability to provide on-call service is essential. A lot of our work is now done online, particularly sending and receiving files and information from our Charleville Regional Office and the support team there. Show us your skills online today.

Please apply now, online with your Resume ready to upload and your responses to our six Selection Criteria well-worded, accurately entered as a demonstration of your skills.

Apply Now

Position Description

Need Legal Assistance? Hear from the team about the best way to make contact and the variety of services we provide.
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Need Legal Assistance? Hear from the team about the best way to make contact and the variety of services we provide.

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.

NEW – Murri Court Website Launched. Great resources available for defendants, stakeholders & the public.
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NEW – Murri Court Website Launched. Great resources available for defendants, stakeholders & the public.

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?

MEDIA RELEASE: Senate Inquiry Report provides critical recommendations to improve justice outcomes for First Peoples
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MEDIA RELEASE: Senate Inquiry Report provides critical recommendations to improve justice outcomes for First Peoples

The Change the Record (CTR) Coalition has today welcomed the release of a major report by the Senate Finance and Public Administration Reference Committee into ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experience of law enforcement and justice services’. This report makes a number of critical recommendations aimed at improving justice outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including adequate support for legal assistance services.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are currently 13 times more likely to be imprisoned than non-Indigenous Australians. At the same time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are 34 times more likely to be hospitalised due to family violence than non-Indigenous women. These issues are compounded by a number of significant barriers to accessing legal assistance services and the lack of a holistic, coordinated whole-of-government approach aimed at addressing the underlying drivers of imprisonment and violence rates.

View Full Media Release

 

OUR STAFF: A big congratulations to Tim and Trevor from our Maroochydore office
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OUR STAFF: A big congratulations to Tim and Trevor from our Maroochydore office

ATSILS MaroochydoreA big congratulations to Tim and Trevor from our Maroochydore office who were presented with certificates of appreciation for their hard work and dedication to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and Murri Court in the Caboolture region over a period of many years. The certificates were awarded by the Caboolture Justice Group, Buranga Widjung and Trevor was also presented with a Murri Court sash as seen in the picture.

Our great team at the Maroochydore Office deliver Family, Civil and Criminal law services in the Sunshine Coast and Caboolture area and work hard to ensure the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community have better access to quality legal services in the region.

 

NAIDOC 2016 – Gold Coast Titans Family Fun Day
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NAIDOC 2016 – Gold Coast Titans Family Fun Day

Respect for Lore, Law & the road to deadly futures today at the Gold Coast Family Fun Day on the traditional lands of the Kombumerri people.

A great day had by our Gold Coast team who joined other Indigenous service providers connecting with community and celebrating rich and diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and achievements of the region.

‪#‎NAIDOC2016‬ Yugambeh Country – Respect 🙂

NAIDOC 2016 - Gold Coast Titans
NAIDOC 2016 - Gold Coast Titans
NAIDOC 2016 - Gold Coast Titans
NAIDOC 2016 - Gold Coast Titans
NAIDOC 2016 - Gold Coast Titans
NAIDOC 2016 - Gold Coast Titans
NAIDOC 2016 - Gold Coast Titans
NAIDOC 2016 - Gold Coast Titans
NAIDOC 2016 - Gold Coast Titans
NAIDOC 2016 - Gold Coast Titans