ATSILS Toowoomba Regional Manager will join family and friends next month on an epic mission to raise awareness and vital funds for crisis counselling services across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland.
On 26 May 2025, the first-ever Lifeline 3000 Ride will commence. Covering an incredible 1250km journey, Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland CEO, Rachelle Patterson, alongside her husband, family, and close friends, will embark on this challenging mountain bike ride from the Dig Tree (near Innamincka on the South Australian border) to Toowoomba.
The initial goal for the Lifeline 3000 Ride was to raise enough funds to employ a crisis counsellor who could serve communities across South West Queensland. However, the devastating floods that have recently swept through Western Queensland have made this need even more urgent.
The LLDDSWQ mission is to continue offering this much-needed counselling and psychosocial support to affected property owners, business owners, and individuals—long after the floodwaters have receded. To achieve this, LLDDSWQ needs the broader region’s help. By securing sponsorships and donations from partners throughout Toowoomba and beyond, LLDDSWQ can fund the long-term counselling services these communities desperately need.
LLDDSWQ acknowledges that things are pretty tough out there at the moment so if this isn’t a great time for you to consider sponsorship, we would request that you instead share the link to the LLDDSWQ fundraising page with your staff and network Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland – Lifeline 3000 where individuals and businesses can make a tax-deductible donation. Every dollar raised will remain in this region as we are a local company with a footprint within the Darling Downs and South West Queensland.
For more information view:
LDDSWQL. Lifeline 3000 Charity Bike Ride. Sponsorship Proposal (long form)_v1.0 final
To donate to this important initiative click on the link below.
https://fundraise.lifeline.org.au/event/lifeline-darling-downs–south-west-queensland—lifeline-3000/home
National Sorry Day – Still Bringing them Home
Congratulations, Tim Hishon on your SCLA Life Membership Award 2025!
The SCLA Life Member Award is a testament to significant contributions made by a member, not just to the SCLA, but to the broader local legal and non-legal communities. This highly exclusive award is presented to only one individual each year.
What makes Tim’s achievement even more remarkable is that he is only the 10th person in the SCLA’s history to receive this esteemed recognition. Furthermore, he is the first recipient not from private practice, breaking new ground for the award. His nomination garnered widespread support, with endorsements from ATSILS staff, LAQ staff, and colleagues across the private sector – a true reflection of his impact.
The entire ATSILS team is incredibly proud of Tim and extends our warmest congratulations on this truly well-deserved honour!
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ATSILS has a statewide civil law team that can assist clients in making a valid Will.
Check out the video below to understand why having a Will in place is important.
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Tablelands Community Justice Group Meeting
Thank you to Julie Go Sam (TCJG) Justice Coordinator and all local Elders in attendance for hosting our CEO – Shane Duffy, Graham White (Director of Sector Engagement & Communication), Kate Greenwood (Closing the Gap Policy Officer) and Paige Ryan (Solicitor – Coronial, Community Legal Education & Public Sector Monitoring).
Addressing justice issues requires respectful, culturally informed local approaches, increased resources for rehabilitation and diversion programs, and systemic changes to reduce reliance on detention for young people.
An example of this has been the great work the Elders have been doing in delivering On Country Camps’ linked below: https://lnkd.in/gyBsxueb
Cycling for much needed crisis counselling services across SW QLD.
ATSILS Toowoomba Regional Manager will join family and friends next month on an epic mission to raise awareness and vital funds for crisis counselling services across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland.
On 26 May 2025, the first-ever Lifeline 3000 Ride will commence. Covering an incredible 1250km journey, Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland CEO, Rachelle Patterson, alongside her husband, family, and close friends, will embark on this challenging mountain bike ride from the Dig Tree (near Innamincka on the South Australian border) to Toowoomba.
The initial goal for the Lifeline 3000 Ride was to raise enough funds to employ a crisis counsellor who could serve communities across South West Queensland. However, the devastating floods that have recently swept through Western Queensland have made this need even more urgent.
The LLDDSWQ mission is to continue offering this much-needed counselling and psychosocial support to affected property owners, business owners, and individuals—long after the floodwaters have receded. To achieve this, LLDDSWQ needs the broader region’s help. By securing sponsorships and donations from partners throughout Toowoomba and beyond, LLDDSWQ can fund the long-term counselling services these communities desperately need.
LLDDSWQ acknowledges that things are pretty tough out there at the moment so if this isn’t a great time for you to consider sponsorship, we would request that you instead share the link to the LLDDSWQ fundraising page with your staff and network Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland – Lifeline 3000 where individuals and businesses can make a tax-deductible donation. Every dollar raised will remain in this region as we are a local company with a footprint within the Darling Downs and South West Queensland.
For more information view:
LDDSWQL. Lifeline 3000 Charity Bike Ride. Sponsorship Proposal (long form)_v1.0 final
To donate to this important initiative click on the link below.
https://fundraise.lifeline.org.au/event/lifeline-darling-downs–south-west-queensland—lifeline-3000/home
Mob Strong – visiting Mt Isa in May
Mob Strong is a free nationwide legal advice and financial counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Mob Strong will be at the following locations:
• Mount Isa Neighbourhood Centre, 72 Marian Street, Pioneer from 9:00am – 3:00pm on the 6th of May
• Ngukuthati Children & Family Centre, 70 Short Stret, Pioneer from 9:00am – 3:00pm on the 7th & 8th of May
For more information on Mob Strong please visit – Mob Strong Debt Help – https://financialrights.org.au/getting-help/mob-strong-debt-help/
ATSILS Stategic Plan 2024-2026
Our Mission is to deliver legal assistance services which include prevention and early intervention, and legal advice, with the core aim of focusing on the protection and advancement of the legal and human rights of First Nations Queenslanders.
Our Service Delivery includes:
– Criminal, Civil & Family Law
– Community Legal Education & Law Reform
– Throughcare Services (Rehabilitation)
– Coronial & Public Sector Monitoring
View our Strategic Plan to learn more: https://atsils.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ATSILS_StrategicPlan_2024-2026.pdf
Exploring Health Justice Partnership Opportunities in Cherbourg
It was fantastic to be out on beautiful Wakka Wakka country, yarning about the concept of Health/Justice partnerships and gaining deeper insights into the range of vital services CRAICCHS provides. ATSILS leadership is actively exploring innovative ways to engage with key partners to extend our service delivery relative to the identified legal needs of communities. We thank Jessica and Amanda for taking the time to meet with Graham.
Service Update: ATSILS operations returning to normal after severe weather impacts
ATSILS Offices
ATSILS operations return to some normality following the impact of Cyclone Alfred. We will continue to prioritise staff and client safety and thank you for your understanding over the past week as we navigated the challenges of severe weather impacting our service. As always if you need legal assistance please call 1800 012 255 or visit our contacts page to find an office nearest to you.
Contact – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd
Courts and Tribunals 12-14 March
In terms of Magistrate Courts with the exception of Southport Registry – normal business is resumed as of 12th March 2025.
Service Update – Phone and Power Outage at ATSILS Hervey Bay Office
Severe Weather Arrangements: ATSILS Officers and Queensland Magistrates Courts – Tuesday, 11th March 2025
ATSILS Hervey Bay office is currently without power and phones. For legal assistance, please call our toll-free number, 1800 012 255.
Magistrates Courts at Beaudesert, Coolangatta and Gatton will be closed.
Magistrates Courts at Beenleigh, Brisbane, Caboolture, Cleveland, Holland Park, Harvey Bay, Ipswich, Pine Rivers, Redcliffe, Richlands, Sandgate, Southport, and Wynnum will be open for urgent matters and fresh arrests. All other matters will be administratively adjourned, and a Notice of Adjournment will be sent to parties.
Visit: https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/ for more information.
Severe Weather – arrangements for Magistrates Courts on Tuesday 11 March 2025