ATSILS Bundaberg Team wins Community Organisation of the Year Award!
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ATSILS Bundaberg Team wins Community Organisation of the Year Award!

ATSILS Bundaberg🎉 Celebrating Community Impact & Blak Excellence 🎉

We are thrilled to share that our Bundaberg Team has been named Community Organisation of the Year at the Wide Bay Hospital & Health Service Celebrating Blak Excellence Awards in Hervey Bay on 22 July. 🏆✨

Jennie Walden and Natasha Thompson had the privilege of attending the ceremony and accepting the award on behalf of their entire team.

This recognition is a testament to the dedication, heart, and sustained impact our Bundaberg team brings to their work every single day. Over many years, their commitment to supporting local mob and driving positive change across the region has truly set a benchmark.

A well-deserved congratulations to Gavin, Ian, Jennie, Natasha, Cheryl, and Sally—thank you for your leadership, passion, and service. You make our entire organisation incredibly proud! 👏

#BlakExcellence #CommunityLegalEducation #CommunityImpact #Bundaberg #WideBay #Leadership #StrongerTogether #Recognition

Townsville Deadly Day Out! – NAIDOC
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Townsville Deadly Day Out! – NAIDOC

NAIDOC Townsville 2026Our Townsville ATSILS family had a fantastic day out connecting with the community at the recent NAIDOC Deadly Day Out. The energy was incredible, with thousands of people coming together to celebrate a massive milestone: 50 Years of Deadly!
 
It was a brilliant, fast-paced day, and our team was kept busy from start to finish—yarnin’, sharing vital resources, and connecting with community members all day long.
 
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, grab some information, or share a chat with us. We are deeply proud to represent the ATSILS family out in the field and to support our community where it matters most.
Until the next one, stay deadly! 💪🏾✨
 
#CommunityEngagement #LegalServices #Townsville #ATSILS #CommunitySupport #50YearsOfDeadly
Our Strathpine Office has a new home at 404 Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD 4500
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Our Strathpine Office has a new home at 404 Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD 4500

ATSILS Strathpine🚚 WE HAVE MOVED! 🚚

Our Strathpine Office has a new home! To better serve our community, we have officially relocated to a new, central spot.
You can now find us at:

📍 404 Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD 4500

While our physical doors have shifted, reaching us hasn’t changed. Our phone number and all other contact details remain the same:

📞 Phone: (07) 3205 1253

Whether you have an upcoming appointment or need to get in touch, our team is settled in and ready to welcome you.

ATSILS Sunshine Coast Official Office Opening
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ATSILS Sunshine Coast Official Office Opening

Milestone Moment on the Sunshine Coast 🏛️✨

Last week, we officially cut the ribbon on our brand-new Maroochydore Office! It was an incredible day marked by community, reflection, and growth, officially opened by our CEO Shane Duffy and Sunshine Coast Regional Manager Tim Hishon.

As guests entered the new space, they were welcomed by a beautiful and grounding Acknowledgement of Country, setting a meaningful tone for the celebration.

Both Shane and Tim delivered heartfelt speeches, looking back at the early days of ATSILS on the Sunshine Coast. They reflected on the great camaraderie in overcoming challenges and just how far we have come as an organisation—notably achieving wage parity with other legal assistance providers—and the vital importance of having a modern, purpose-built facility to better serve our staff and community. Tim also shared a deeply moving tribute to his staff, with special mentions for long-serving Legal Practitioner Rod Morgan and former Court Support Officer Trevor Draper, who, alongside Tim, have been the backbone of the proud legacy ATSILS has built on the Coast.

We were privileged to welcome a distinguished group of staff, stakeholders, and dignitaries from the local judiciary to mark this new chapter. Our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us, including:

Judge Long, Judge Cash, and their associates
Legal Aid Queensland
Suncoast Community Legal Service Inc
The DPP & Friends of the Court
Murri Court Elders
Youth Justice
UnitingCare Queensland

A massive thank you as well to Tahne and Donna for all their work in planning the event and for providing the exceptional catering that kept our guests energised throughout the celebration!

Our new office is located at Suite 3/115-117 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore, QLD 4558 (Entry via Maud St).

This move represents our ongoing commitment to justice, equity, and high-quality legal service delivery to Mob on the Sunshine Coast. The new location brings us closer to the Courts, provides more space for our growing workforce, and will help us better serve our community across the region.

2026 ATSILS Leadership Gathering
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2026 ATSILS Leadership Gathering

✨ Reflecting on an inspiring week of connection and growth! ✨
 

The 2026 ATSILS Leadership Gathering held last week in Meanjin (Brisbane) kicked off with inspiring opening remarks, and a powerful Acknowledgement of Country by our Chair Ken Georgetown, CEO Shane Duffy, and PLO Greg Shadbolt.

What followed at the Voco Hotel was an intensive and collaborative two days dedicated to elevating our strategic vision, sharing frontline insights, and driving organisational excellence. 💼✨

The core focus of this year’s conference was creating an invaluable opportunity for leaders from all corners of the state to come together and take a deep dive into the dynamics of workforce development and the key systems and processes that support their leadership.

The gathering served as an engaging forum for cross-regional ideas, collaborative problem-solving, and shared strategies.

Our teams engaged in a comprehensive training program specifically structured to enhance leadership capabilities—ensuring we continue to build sustainable, high-performing workplaces across Queensland.

A huge thank you to the fantastic internal and external presenters who delivered the program:

  • Jharna Mullins (LAQ) for crucial insights into grants training and support.
  • Our IT and Project Team for guiding us through the upcoming Electronic Record Management System updates.
  • Gretel Hunnerup for providing practical frameworks on maximising performance review discussions.
  • Tallena Johnston (ATSILS) for navigating complex case studies in WHS, conflict resolution, and staff transitions.
  • Adam Ross & Natalie Cranston (ATSILS) for their strategic session on optimising recruitment.
  • Dr. James Coleman (Elite Distance Runner) for an incredible guest presentation, translating AFL leadership and the 5R model directly into workplace success.

Once again, we extend our sincere gratitude to the our People and Organisational Development (POD) team and to Angela Jacob for their outstanding efforts in coordinating another highly successful event. Furthermore, we commend Aiden Harrison for his exceptional facilitation of the event throughout the two-day program.

Our leaders returned home to their regions equipped with enhanced leadership insights, fresh perspectives, and an elevated capacity to support our staff and advocate for our communities. 🌟🙌 💪🖤💛❤️💚💙🖤

 

📢 Important Service Update: South Burnett & Surrounds Flooding
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📢 Important Service Update: South Burnett & Surrounds Flooding

Our thoughts are with our community in the South Burnett region, and particularly Bundaberg, as it continues to face significant flooding.

Due to local road and bridge closures impacting the Bundaberg CBD, some of our staff are currently unable to access the office. However, we are still here to support you.

🕒 Current Service Status:
Court Services: We are continuing to provide Court services today.

Bundaberg Office: While physical access is limited, our team is monitoring phones and emails remotely.

Statewide Support: Our broader statewide team will also step in to assist with calls where required to help ensure support is available during this time.

📞 How to Reach Us:
For all legal matters or urgent assistance, please contact our statewide team toll-free 24/7:
👉 1800 012 255

Please stay safe, follow the advice of local authorities, and avoid travel through floodwaters.

#Bundaberg #SouthBurnett #FloodAlert #CommunitySupport #LegalAssistance

Recent Office Moves – We’re Growing to Better Serve Our Communities!
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Recent Office Moves – We’re Growing to Better Serve Our Communities!

ATSILS QLD Office LocationATSILS is proud to maintain a statewide network of regional and satellite offices, providing vital criminal, civil, and family law services across Queensland.
Beyond legal representation, we are committed to holistic support through our key programs: ✅ Throughcare Services (Rehabilitation & Reintegration) ✅ Community Legal Education ✅ Coronial & Public Sector Monitoring
To keep up with our growing team and services, several of our teams moved into new spaces in late 2025! If you are looking for us in Cairns, Townsville, Maroochydore, Hervey Bay, or Normanton, please note our locations have changed.
🔗 Check our updated contact details here: www.atsils.org.au/contact/
📞 We are available 24/7 for urgent criminal law matters on 1800 012 255.
Our Cairns Office is Currently Moving! 📦
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Our Cairns Office is Currently Moving! 📦

Our new address is: 59 McLeod St, Cairns

We look forward to welcoming clients at our new location early in the New Year, from Monday, 5th January 2026!

Current Status: The team is currently in the process of relocating to our new home. This is being undertaken between: 16th-19th December 2025, and our office will be closed to the public during this time and up until the 5th January 2026.

Urgent Needs: Calls to our Cairns office (Ph: 4046 6400) will be handled by our statewide teams who are standing by to take your calls and put you in touch with legal support.

As always, for any urgent Criminal Law matters, you can call our 24/7 hotline – 1800 012 255.

🚛📢 Our Maroochydore Office is Moving! 📢 🚛
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🚛📢 Our Maroochydore Office is Moving! 📢 🚛

ATSILS Maroochydore office is relocating to a new location just around the corner!

The new address is Suite 3/115-117 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore, QLD 4558.

Situated on the corner of Aerodrome Road & Maud Street, the new location will bring us closer to the Courts, provide more space for our growing workforce and will help us better serve our community across the Sunshine Coast.

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Key Dates to Remember:
Thursday, 27th of November & Friday, 28th of November 2025: Our Maroochydore office will be closed on these days as we move.

Urgent client needs: Our dedicated statewide team will be taking urgent calls to our Maroochydore office (Ph: 5452 7633) during the move to ensure you get the help you need. Remember, for urgent criminal law matters, you can always call 1800 012 255 24/7.

Our Maroochydore team are excited to welcome you to our new office from Monday, 1st of December 2025!

Our Hervey Bay Office is moving!
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Our Hervey Bay Office is moving!

Hervey Bay ATSILSThis office will be closed on the 25th/26th of September while we undertake the move.
From the 29th September 2025, we look forward to welcoming clients to our new office location at:
Suite 1, 79 Torquay Road, Pialba, Hervey Bay 4655
Phone: (07) 4128 2488
Fax: (07) 4128 3021
Please remember that for urgent assistance, you can call
1800 012 255 – (24/7)