Mob Strong – visiting Mt Isa in May
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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
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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
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Exploring Health Justice Partnership Opportunities in Cherbourg

Graham White, our Director of Sector Engagement and Communications, had the pleasure of meeting with CRAICCHS CEO Jessica Scott and EA Amanda Frankcombe yesterday 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

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
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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.