Know Your Rights – Police Wanding and Jack’s Law in QLD
📢 ATSILS CLE resource on understanding your rights with Police Wanding!
Heading out to the clubs or catching a train? Police in QLD can use handheld metal detectors (wands) at transport hubs, Safe Night Precincts, and high-traffic areas without a warrant.
We want our Mob empowered, safe, and informed. Knowing your rights keeps you and the community safe.
🎥 Watch the full video below to stay informed and stay deadly! 👇
Community Legal Education Outreach on Quandamooka Country

Recently, ATSILS lawyers Pree Sharma and Natasha Goddard had the pleasure of visiting the Winnam Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Corporation on beautiful Quandamooka Country in Lota!

They met with local Elders to deliver an engaging session on essential life and estate planning topics:

– Wills

– Enduring Powers of Attorney

– Binding Nominations for Superannuation

The Elders shared fantastic questions and meaningful yarns about why getting your legal affairs in order early is so important for protecting family and country.

ATSILS provides free and confidential legal assistance with Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Binding Superannuation Nominations.

Don’t wait—give ATSILS a call today to speak with our team!

A huge, heartfelt thank you to Rochelle Bynon and the amazing team at Winnam for your warm hospitality and partnership in coordinating this wonderful session.

Community Legal Education Outreach – Atherton Tablelands

We recently hosted a Community Legal Education outreach session in Far North Queensland in partnership with the Tablelands Community Justice Group (CJG) and the Queensland Human Rights Commission’s First Nations Unit (Yirmba).

The targeted group of locals that attended allowed for flexible, deep, and meaningful discussions with everyone in the room.

Key highlights from the session:

Cultural & Human Rights: Wayne Grant, Senior First Nations Community Engagement Officer with Yirmba, led an insightful discussion on human rights, placing a strong emphasis on cultural rights.

– Legal Support & Guidance: The ATSILS team delivered practical education covering key topics including:

The importance of having a valid Will and handling burial disputes

– Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) resources

– Child protection processes

– Navigating the coronial system

– Knowing your rights when interacting with the police

– Police Wanding (Jack’s Law).

A huge thank you to Julie and Margaret from the Tablelands CJG for doing a fantastic job facilitating, supporting the events, and bringing our community together as always! 🖤

ATSILS Statewide Court Support Officer Gathering – Cohort 2!
Building on the incredible momentum of our first gathering, we recently brought together our second cohort of Court Support Officers (CSOs) and Field Officers in Meanjin (Brisbane) for another powerful two-day training experience!
 
With delegates joining us from across the state, this gathering provided a space for both our experienced and emerging CSOs to share their knowledge, stories, and local perspectives. From tackling practical scenarios to discussing the unique challenges and successes within different regions, the energy and commitment in the room were inspiring.
 
One of the greatest highlights was the opportunity for our team to connect on a personal level—strengthening relationships, sharing wisdom, and fostering an even deeper sense of unity and teamwork across our organisation.
 
The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with staff highlighting just how valuable it was to learn from one another and build stronger connections across Queensland. Opportunities like this are vital for professional development and collaboration, ensuring we continue to strengthen the deadly support and service delivery we provide to our communities every single day.
 
A huge thank you and congratulations to our second cohort for their dedication, passion, and collaborative spirit!
Logan NAIDOC Family Fun Day

As July comes to an end, we’re reflecting on all the fantastic NAIDOC Family Fun Days that ATSILS staff attended right across the state!

Among them was the Logan NAIDOC Family Fun Day, where our Beenleigh office team was out in force representing ATSILS—a huge shoutout to Saran Kaur, Davina Riley, Brooklyn Holland, and Sam Walsh-McCormack pictured! It was an extra special milestone for us, marking the very first time ATSILS has hosted an information stall at this particular event.

It was an awesome, free community day dedicated to celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. From live entertainment and free food to incredible local Indigenous stallholders, there was so much to see, do, and experience.

A massive thank you to everyone who dropped by our stall to yarn with the team!

#ATSILS #LoganNAIDOC #NAIDOC2026 #Community #Culture #Beenleigh #FamilyFunDay #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

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
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
NAIDOC – Musgrave Park Family Fun Day

🖤💛❤️🩵💚💙 Our Brisbane team had a brilliant time out with the community at the NAIDOC – Musgrave Park Family Fun Day, celebrating a massive milestone—50 years of Deadly!

 
It was an amazing display of culture, community, and deadly entertainment.
 
Our team was out in force, having a yarn with community, sharing our sample bag goodies, and handing out legal resources. We were proud to be on hand to support community members with legal enquiries and referrals, while catching up with other fantastic service providers and partners from across Southeast Queensland.
 
At its heart, NAIDOC Week is about celebrating the world’s oldest continuing culture and honouring the enduring strength and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s a time to recognise and thank the generations of Elders, leaders, and communities who have gone before us and paved the way.
A massive thank you to everyone who came by to see us, and a huge shout-out to all the team in attendance! 🙌🏾🖤💛❤️🩵💚💙
 
#NAIDOC #MusgravePark #Deadly50 #CultureAndCommunity #ATSILSBrisbane #CommunitySupport #SoutheastQueensland #CelebrateCulture #Meanjin #CommunityLegalEducation
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.

Sunshine Coast NAIDOC Family Fun Day 2026

☀️ What a beautiful day on Gubbi Gubbi Country!

Our Sunny Coast team had an incredible time celebrating “Fifty Years of Deadly” at the Kings Beach NAIDOC Family Fun Day. The sun was shining, the energy was amazing, and it was a wonderful showcase of community, culture, live music, and local market stalls.
Our team was on hand all day chatting with community members, answering legal queries, and handing out our sample bags—packed with fun goodies for the kids and helpful legal fact sheets covering family, civil, and criminal law to help everyone better understand their rights. 🙌🏽🖤💛❤️💚💙🤍
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and celebrate with us and congratulations to the local organising committee on a great event!