Service Update – Phone and Power Outage at ATSILS Hervey Bay Office
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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

**Service Update – Severe Weather Impacting ATSILS Services**
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**Service Update – Severe Weather Impacting ATSILS Services**

Flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is disrupting the operations of several ATSILS offices and Queensland Courts across the Southeast Queensland and Wide Bay regions. Our Hervey Bay office is closed today, and other locations in flood-affected areas may also temporarily shut down to prioritize the safety of our clients and staff.
Rest assured, legal assistance is still available! Our dedicated statewide network of officers is here to support you. If you need help or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at our toll-free number: 1800 012 255.
QLD Courts
Coolangatta Magistrates Court remains closed. Hervey Bay Magistrates Court will also be closed on Monday 10 March 2025 and urgent matters will be heard in Maroochydore Magistrates Court. All other matters will be administratively adjourned.
Caloundra, Maroochydore, Nambour, Noosa, Gatton and Gympie magistrates courts will re-open on Monday 10 March 2025 and resume full operations.
Please see Magistrates Court Practice Direction 7 of 2025 and severe weather arrangements issued by the Chief Magistrate for further information.
Stay safe and take care during these challenging times!
Service Update: SEQ Temporary Office Closures due to Cyclone Alfred

Service Update: SEQ Temporary Office Closures due to Cyclone Alfred

🚨 Temporary Court and ATSILS Officer Closures 🚨
In light of severe warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology regarding Cyclone Alfred and the announcement of court closures across the SEQ region, please note that ATSILS offices in affected areas will be closed on Thursday, March 6th, and Friday, March 7th.
If you require legal assistance during this period, don’t hesitate to call our toll-free number: 1800 012 255.
The following courts will be temporarily closed in the region: the Supreme, District, and Land courts; the Planning and Environment Court; the Magistrates Courts; the Coroners Court; and the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Visit the Queensland Courts website for the latest updates on court closures: https://lnkd.in/g9eUNUa
Prepare and stay safe with the important resources below:
Check out the Qld Government Disaster Management site for essential information: https://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/tropical-cyclone-alfred
(Please take a look at your Local Government website’s Dashboard / Disaster Hub for details relevant to your council area.)
Get Ready Qld site for further preparation tips:
QUT Community Stall – Promoting Legal Careers with ATSILS
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QUT Community Stall – Promoting Legal Careers with ATSILS

Last week, ATSILS took part in the Community Stall Expo, which was part of Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Pre-Orientation Program for the Oodgeroo Unit community of students at the Kelvin Grove campus. The Oodgeroo Unit at QUT offers educational and support programs and spaces specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, aiding them in their higher education journey.
During the expo, new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students starting their studies had the opportunity to connect with various organisations, including ATSILS. These organisations work closely with the community and can serve as valuable networks for students pursuing law at QUT. We were pleased to see many students engaging with our stall, and we hope this interaction inspires them to consider working with us in the future!
Townsville phones are back online today and taking calls 04/02/2025.

Townsville phones are back online today and taking calls 04/02/2025.

Due to extreme weather in North Queensland, calls to our Townsville office were diverted to Cairns. However, the office is back online today and taking client calls directly.

Tuesday 4/02/2025. 

Calls to our Townsville office currently being diverted to Cairns

Calls to our Townsville office currently being diverted to Cairns

Due to the extreme weather in North Queensland, calls to our Townsville office have been diverted to Cairns temporarily.

Our statewide team can always be reached on Free Call:
1800 012 255.

Need Legal Help? Call us 1800 012 255
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Need Legal Help? Call us 1800 012 255

2025 is ATSILS 53rd year of legal service delivery and we are more committed than ever to advancing the rights of our clients and their communities across Queensland.

Mob can call our free helpline – 1800 012 255 for assistance.

*Available 24/7 for urgent criminal law matters.

Alternatively, you can contact an office directly in a region closest to you.

Happy 2025 to all our communities, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders! 🎉Looking forward to working together to ensure better access to justice for all.

Hervey Bay Community engagement and Service Access
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Hervey Bay Community engagement and Service Access

ATSILS Hervey Bay

Our team in Hervey Bay joined the vibrant community Colour Run organized by @DeadlyChoices this week. Hundreds of Indigenous and non-Indigenous kids participated in the 2km Fun Run, along with some young-at-heart adults.

Our team was thrilled to be a part of this exciting event, and attended alongside local community organizations that included PCYC, The Neighbourhood Centre, Deadly Choices, and The Wesley Financial Counselling Service. We had a great time engaging with the local community and spreading awareness about our services.

More than 600 kids attended the event and were sprayed with coloured powder creating a kaleidoscope of colour. There was great community spirit present, and you could see it wasn’t just about winning, but about enjoying the experience to the fullest. The positive energy and infectious enthusiasm made it a day to remember.

 

 

🌟 Community Legal Education Workshop on Palm Island 🌟
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🌟 Community Legal Education Workshop on Palm Island 🌟

Our Community Legal Education Team in the Northern Region, led by Paige Ryan, recently delivered an insightful workshop on Palm Island. At the request of the Palm Island Community Company, the team covered important topics such as the recent changes (in September this year) to the Evidence Act regarding preliminary complaint witness evidence in DFV offences, s229BC of the Criminal Code, and the use of counselling notes in sexual offence proceedings.
 
Paige, along with Nico Rump, one of our Criminal Lawyers from the Townsville office, co-wrote and presented the CLE session with Molly Mahlouzarides, in-house Counsel for LAQ in Townsville. The session was well received and attended by staff from various providers servicing the Palm Island community.
 
The team thoroughly enjoyed the experience and noted it was a stunning summer’s day to travel to Palm! 🌞
ATSILS is a proud sponsor of the QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Student Excellence Award in the Justice category
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ATSILS is a proud sponsor of the QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Student Excellence Award in the Justice category

QUT_Award_Dec2024🎉 Congratulations to Jess Renouf, the recipient of the QUT 2024 Student Excellence Award in the Justice category! 🏆 Our Director of Sector Engagement, Mr. Graham White, attended the ceremony to present the award to Jess on behalf of ATSILS.

ATSILS is a proud sponsor of the QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Student Excellence Award in the Justice category. Each year, QUT celebrates the achievements of Indigenous Australian student graduates at a special pre-graduation dinner. This event not only marks their academic success but also provides a platform to recognize and reward individual students who have excelled in their chosen fields of study.