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ATSILS

Locality: Brisbane City

Phone: +61 7 3025 3888

Address: Level 5, 183 North Quay 4000 Brisbane City, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.atsils.org.au/

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25.01.2022 We all need to help each other through these tough times. During hard times, rates of domestic violence can go up. If you or someone you know is experiencing or at risk of domestic, family or sexual violence, help is here. For information visit: www.australia.gov.au/dvsupport

24.01.2022 Legal Assistance for Child Protection Matters. Here's some of the ways our dedicated team of child protection lawyers can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and families. Contact ATSILS: www.atsils.org.au/contact ... Free call: 1800 012 255 See more

24.01.2022 Drive Safe, Drive Deadly this #NAIDOC week and every week! Watch how CTP insurance can help you, your passengers, or pedestrians get strong again after a car crash. Great resources from the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC)... MAIC is committed to promoting greater road safety for all Queenslanders and to ensuring Queensland’s CTP insurance scheme is respectful, safe and supportive for First Peoples injured in vehicle crashes through no fault of their own. https://youtu.be/4nokvw0Zjwk More Resources: https://maic.qld.gov.au/first-peoples-ctp/ #NAIDOC2020

24.01.2022 If you're an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and have been detained or arrested by police in Queensland, contact ATSILS! We are here 24/7 for clients on Free call 1800 012 255.

23.01.2022 Doing Justice Differently - The Queensland Murri Court explained. https://youtu.be/Onl8bHr9FLM

23.01.2022 Our team of experienced Child Protection lawyers can help you with child protection matters in a range of ways including: - Liaising between clients and the Department of Child Safety. - Attending family group meetings. - Ensuring the Child Placement Principle is being followed. - Legal advice & referrals to relevant support services. - Legal representation in court.... Contact ATSILS: http://www.atsils.org.au/contact/ Free Call: 1800 012 255

21.01.2022 A new campaign has launched this week to strengthen Queensland's laws on racial and religious vilification. The campaign, #BetterLaws4SafeQld, is being run by ...the Cohesive Communities Coalition. We are proud to be a member of this coalition, but sad a campaign like this is necessary. Queensland is richly diverse, and the coalition represents over 20 ethnic and religious communities. They are calling for changes to the law which would address the gap in current protections, the under-utilisation of the existing offence, the display and distribution of hate symbols or hate material, and low rates of reporting and community confidence. The changes the coalition are seeking are outlined in a paper which can be downloaded from the campaign website at https://betterlawsforsafeqld.com.au/our-call-for-change/. They are also discussed in this ABC piece about the campaign: https://www.abc.net.au//racist-hate-crimes-amid-p/12660174. You can follow the campaign on Facebook at Better Laws for Safe QLD, or find out how you can get involved at https://betterlawsforsafeqld.com.au/. [Image is a photo of an adult and child with their backs to the camera. Both are wearing white, and the child also wears a gold sash around their waist and what looks to be a gold patterned skirt under a long sleeved white tunic. The child has black hair in a braid pinned up on their head and is holding the arm of the adult. The adult has both hands behind their back, holding one wrist with their other hand. Both adult and child are wearing woven bracelets on their right wrists. Across the top 'We support the #BetterLaws4SafeQld campaign' in white text on a magenta background. Along the bottom in the same colours is 'because everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome'. The campaign website address is at the bottom in pale blue text. In the bottom left of the image is the campaign logo, a stylised outline of Queensland in white, orange and pale blue.]

21.01.2022 If you are arrested or detained by police it is important to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Here are some useful tips to help you. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland can contact ATSILS 24/7 - Free call 1800 012 255.

21.01.2022 Take a peek at the latest edition of our free Blue Card News which is out now! For updates about how changes to Queensland’s blue card system might affect you, subscribe at https://bit.ly/2Zzuv5S . Working together to keep kids safe #bluecardqld #nocardnostart

19.01.2022 Senator Penny Wong acknowledges the unceded sovereignty of Australia's First Nations in a heartfelt address to the upper house for #NaidocWeek2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

19.01.2022 An inspirational story of overcoming racism with pride and dignity to achieve your dream! Tyrone Murray, the only Aboriginal shopkeeper in the Queensland town of Murgon, says racism brought him to tears but he refuses to be broken.

19.01.2022 The Coalition of Peaks will keep pushing governments to deliver on their commitments in the new National Agreement on the Closing the Gap and be fully accountab...le to our mob! You can download the National Agreement from our website: https://coalitionofpeaks.org.au//FINAL-National-Agreement- #CoP #CoalitionofPeaks #NationalAgreement #ClosingtheGap

17.01.2022 It’s Human Rights Month and today’s right in focus is the right to recognition and equality before the law. This right is protected by section 15 of the Act and... means that: You have rights. You have the same rights as everyone else. A government service should not unreasonably prevent you from using that service, even if you: have different needs; can’t read or write; speak another language; have a disability; have another attribute that may stop you using the service in the same way as everyone else. If you are not treated fairly it could be discrimination. Discrimination is against the law. To a lot of people this seems like common sense, and also a double-up. Isn’t discrimination already unlawful under our Anti-Discrimination Act? Well, yes but only discrimination on the grounds of particular characteristics (like race, or sexuality, or age, for example), and only in particular places (like at work or when you’re buying goods or services). There are also exemptions to the law which can apply. The difference between that and the Human Rights Act is that the HRA applies to everyone in all their dealings with the public sector and the definition of discrimination under the Human Rights Act includes discrimination as it’s defined by the Anti-Discrimination Act, but it’s not confined to that. We’ll need some case law to help define exactly what this means in Queensland, but based on international law, it could include discrimination against people for a much wider range of characteristics than those protected by the Anti-Discrimination Act, including socio-economic disadvantage or living in a rural location. We’ve put together a fact sheet on the meaning of discrimination under the Human Rights Act it’s at https://buff.ly/3lpy6MB or you can read more on our fact sheet at https://buff.ly/3eEd2PG. [Image: illustration of a diverse group of people against a white and navy background. Image text reads ‘Right to recognition and equality before the law: Section 15 of Queensland’s Human Rights Act.’ At the bottom of the tile is the QHRC logo and website address (qhrc.qld.gov.au) and the #HRM2020 hashtag]

17.01.2022 Explainer: What is NAIDOC Week? #naidoc2020

16.01.2022 Coronavirus has caused some extra stress and worries for many people in our communities. However, going through a hard time is no excuse for violence. If you feel like you like you are at risk of using violence, there is free and confidential help available contact MensLine Australia

15.01.2022 Many families in our community are doing it tough through COVID-19, but there is no excuse for family or domestic violence. We all need to look out for each other. If you or someone you know is experiencing family or domestic violence, you are not alone, Help is Here. Contact @1800RESPECT for free, confidential support on 1800 737 732 or at 1800RESPECT.org.au https://www.1800respect.org.au/

14.01.2022 Has the Department of Child Safety been in contact with you? ATSILS can help! - Advice and support from the time of first contact by Child Safety.... - Referral to further support services. - Representation in court. Always remember! - Seek legal assistance as soon as you can, don’t wait until your matter goes to court. - Don’t sign any documents until you have had legal advice (E.g. a "Care Agreement"). Contact ATSILS: http://www.atsils.org.au/contact/ Free Call: 1800 012 255

14.01.2022 Need legal help? ATSILS can assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients & families with a broad range of criminal, civil and family law matters. We have 26 locations across Queensland and over 200 staff working hard to advance and protect the human and legal rights of our clients. ... Find an ATSILS office nearest to you and ring your local office: http://www.atsils.org.au/contact/ For help with urgent criminal law matters our on-call team are here 24/7 for clients who need assistance: Free Call: 1800 012 255

13.01.2022 Wednesday, 16 September coronavirus cases in Queensland: 0 new confirmed cases 28 active cases 1,149 total confirmed cases... 1,037,189 tests conducted Sadly, six Queenslanders with COVID-19 have died. 1,111 patients have recovered. Keep up social distancing and good hand hygiene. If you are unwell, stay home and immediately call your GP or 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84) to arrange a test. Queensland borders are closed to Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. #covid19au

12.01.2022 Do you know how to say "hello" in the language of the First Nation you live on? Have you heard someone speak it? Ngalia man Kado Muir is just one of 60 language speakers to contribute to the 50 Words project, an interactive digital map where you can search to hear language from across the continent - both those spoken every day and those being revitalised by their communities. #naidoc2020

09.01.2022 Thursday Island and Bamaga Courts The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service urges any clients and community who have a court date at Bamaga or Thursday Island set for next week to call ATSILS before the day. If we are able to take your instructions prior to the court date we will be better placed to assist you with your matter. Currently COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing practices limit the number of individuals permitted at the Bamaga and Thursday Is...land courthouses. Please be assured ATSILS (QLD) is still providing legal assistance both in and out of court for our clients during this time. Our lawyers, court support and field officers are working from the courts, our offices and in the community to assist clients. Wherever possible we will utilise phone and internet services to ensure clients can access legal help. Thursday Island Phone: 4069 1091 Bamaga Phone: 4069 3970 Free Call: 1800 012 255 Email: [email protected] Web: www.atsils.org.au/contact Torres Strait Island Regional Council Torres strait and NPA ACC region (Formerly known as AOG)

09.01.2022 Robert Hannam, a proud Birri Gubba and Durrumbal man and happily married father of three beautiful daughters, graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Justice (Criminology and Policing) in 2016. He has since committed his life to advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and now works as a Senior Court Support Officer with ATSILS.

08.01.2022 Legal Assistance and Representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders! ATSILS has been advancing and protecting the rights of our people since 1972. We can help clients with a broad range of civil, criminal and family law matters including: - Child Protection - Domestic and Family Violence... - Prisoner Throughcare Support - Debts and Unpaid Fines - Driver Licences - Police Interviews - Coronial Inquests - Wills ATSILS is a state-wide service with 26 locations across Queensland. To find an ATSILS office close to you visit: http://www.atsils.org.au/contact/ Always remember if you have been arrested or detained by police, or if you need urgent assistance with a criminal matter, ATSILS is here 24/7 for mob on our free call number: 1800 012 255

07.01.2022 If you were stopped or detained by police would you know what to do? Our 'Rights, Respect and Responsibilities' wallet cards are designed to help you. You can pick one up from our many office locations across the state. www.atsils.org.au/contact ... Remember: ATSILS is here 24/7 on our free call hotline for mob needing urgent assistance with criminal law matters. Call: 1800 012 255

06.01.2022 A GREAT OPPORTUNITY HERE FOR A QUANDAMOOKA ARTIST OR AN ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ARTIST LIVING IN QUANDAMOOKA?

05.01.2022 Struggling with SPER debts and unpaid fines? ATSILS can assist clients sort debt related issues before they spiral into greater legal problems or further contact with the justice system. To find out more, contact your local ATSILS office: http://www.atsils.org.au/contact/

03.01.2022 Today we remember and pay tribute to all who have served in the Australian Defence Force. While many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experienced d...iscrimination in their own country they nevertheless stepped up to fight for Australia, often returning to a home that failed to recognise their contribution. Wingaru Education have created these proud illustrations to honour Aboriginal Diggers this Remembrance Day

03.01.2022 #NAIDOC2020 - Always Was, Always Will Be! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia is made up of many different and distinct groups, each with their own culture, customs, language and laws. They are the world’s oldest surviving culture; cultures that continue to be expressed in dynamic and contemporary ways. This year's #NAIDOC theme - Always Was, Always Will Be acknowledges the hundreds of Nations and their cultures that cover this continent. Do you know whose land yo...u’re on? Take a look at the AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia to find out. #NAIDOCWeek2020

01.01.2022 What is the Queensland Murri Court? Find out in this great explainer video by Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council https://youtu.be/Onl8bHr9FLM

01.01.2022 **Mapping and maintaining cultural sites on Mua** Mualgal Rangers have recently completed a week of cultural site mapping and site maintenance work on country.