Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Social service

Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4031 7688

Address: 82 Grafton Street, Level 2 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated each year on 15th June to highlight one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society: Elder Abuse. Elder Abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust, such as a family member or friend. The abuse may be physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual and can include mistreatment and neglect. Staff at the centre will be proudly wearing purple ribbons to show our support. For more information visit https://elderabuseawarenessday.org.au/

25.01.2022 The Cairns Community Legal Centre welcomes its new Principal Solicitor, Nicholas Pagonis. Nicholas commenced with the Centre in March, and comes to us from Legal Aid Queensland. Nic has also previously worked at Legal Aid in Victoria. We look forward to working with Nic, and are excited to have him on board with us.

24.01.2022 The Cairns Community Legal Centre currently has a role available for a Client Information & Administration Support Office. Apply Now https://www.cclc.org.au/get-involved/careers

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Cairns Community Legal Centre President, Amanda Lee-Ross who has been inducted into Queensland’s inaugural Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Honour Roll. Amanda is a tireless champion for the prevention of domestic and family violence, having been involved in policy change and being the voice for those impacted by domestic and family violence. Amanda has also shared her knowledge and expertise to assist other organisations assisting those who are impacted by domestic and family violence. We are very proud of Amanda, and this achievement. https://www.csyw.qld.gov.au//no/dfv-prevention-honour-roll

22.01.2022 The Centre hosted a lunch to celebrate National Volunteer Week and to say a huge thank you to our dedicated pro bono providers and volunteers. They give so generously to the Centre and make a profound impact on people in the community experiencing disadvantage. Making a world of Difference #NVW2019

22.01.2022 In celebration of Mental Health Week, our Centre attended this year’s Stress Less Day Breakfast yesterday morning in Cairns. We thank the Worklink Group and their presenter, Professor Jamie Seymour, for organising an insightful and enjoyable reminder on the importance of taking time to improve our moods and wellbeing

22.01.2022 Queensland will celebrate Disability Action Week 2020 from 13th 19th September 2020. This year’s theme is Access-ability making things better for everyone. Cairns Community Legal Centre is committed to ensuring that the communities where we live, work, learn and play are inclusive and provide opportunities for everyone to participate and fulfil their potential. If you or anyone you know needs legal advice or assistance about discrimination or unfair treatment due to disability, please contact us on 1800 062 608 or (07) 4031 7688.

19.01.2022 Queensland will celebrate Mental Health Week from 10th October 18th October 2020. This year’s theme is Take Time for Mental Health. Cairns Community Legal Centre encourages you to ensure you take some time this week (and every week!) to do the things that help you improve your mood, build your resilience and boost your wellbeing. Through our Centre’s Cairns Mental Health Legal Service and other initiatives, our Centre stands with and assists those people in our communities who have a lived experience of mental illness.

19.01.2022 Today is White Ribbon Day. Our Centre is committed to standing up, speaking out and acting to prevent men’s violence against women. #WhiteRibbonDay

19.01.2022 There was a great turnout of people at the JCU Market Day on Wednesday! The Cairns Community Legal Centre got to set up a stall at the wonderful Cairns campus for the Semester 1 JCU Market Day, and we were happy to meet all of the people who attended. We look forward to being a part of the next JCU Market Day!

18.01.2022 The Cairns Community Legal Centre will have a stall at JCU Market Day on Wednesday. Where: JCU Cairns Campus When: Wednesday 19 February 2020 12:00pm 3:00pm Come and check us out! https://www.jcusa.edu.au/market-day/

18.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disability 2020! Celebrated internationally, International Day of People with Disability is a day to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people in our community with Disability and to celebrate their achievements and contributions. Our Centre provides legal advice and assistance to Queenslanders and those Queenslanders with Disability. Our goal is to ensure that clients with Disability can live their daily lives... free of discrimination and unfair treatment. If you would like our assistance, please contact our Centre on (07) 4031 7688 or 1800 062 608.

17.01.2022 1 in 5 Queenslanders live with disability. Support an all abilities Queensland. Everybody has a role to play.

17.01.2022 International Womens Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. This year the Centre extends a special congratulations to its President Amanda Lee-Ross who was the recipient of the Cairns Woman of the Year Award. The Centre also congratulates its Director Giselle Negri and Solicitor Tiffany Vischetti who feature in the Womens Law Association Queensland WLAQ 2020 Inspo List. ... Well done and well deserved we are truly inspired by all these amazing women.

17.01.2022 The Cairns Community Legal Centre will have a stall at the Mareeba Multicultural Festival on Saturday! Where: Arnold Park on Walsh Street When: Saturday 31 August 2019 9:30am 5:00 pm Come and check us out!

17.01.2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is recognised on 15 June each year. The Centre has erected displays acknowledging this important day in our local libraries at Innisfail, Babinda, Cairns City, Earlville, Edmonton, Gordonvale, Manunda, Smithfield and Stratford drop by to pick up a purple WEAAD bookmark and ribbon to show your support!

16.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week 2020: - a week in which we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Cairns Community Legal Centre recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Always Was, Always Will Be.

15.01.2022 The Cairns Community Legal Centre will have a stall at the Mossman Child Protection Week Family Fun Day Event. Where: Mossman Show Grounds When: Saturday 7 September 2019 10am-1pm Come and check us out!

13.01.2022 Services During COVID-19 Despite the impacts of COVID-19 the Centre remains committed to providing services by telephone and other non-face to face means. We do not take any decision regarding service provision lightly, and remain committed to supporting our clients through this crisis where ever we can. Persons requiring our assistance should therefore contact us on: 0438 317 688. In an emergency of course call the Police on 000.

12.01.2022 Naidoc Week began 7th July 2019. Sheryn and Jade proudly walked in support for all of us at the Centre who wanted to be there but couldnt. We set up a stall at Fogarty Park in Cairns and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and conversations we had with people passing by. A big thanks goes out from the Centre to all of you involved in making it such a wonderful day.

11.01.2022 Last Thursday was Community Service Provider Day at Yarrabah. Despite the windy weather, it was an absolute pleasure to spend the day at Bishop Malcolm Park in Yarrabah to inform the locals about the services we offer here at the Cairns Community Legal Centre and how they can access our services. We shared the day with the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit, Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia and many other service providers.

10.01.2022 Join us this afternoon at 5:30pm for the Candle Light Vigil, organised by the Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Service. This event forms part of DFV Prevention Month and brings us together to acknowledge those suffering from the direct or indirect effects of domestic and family violence.

10.01.2022 The Cairns Community Legal Centre is currently recruiting for a Principal Solicitor. The Centre is currently undergoing an exciting period of organisational growth and development; and is seeking candidates who are ready, willing and able to work with the Centres Senior Management Team, Staff and other Stakeholders to achieve results that meet the needs of the Centre and its clients. A well prepared and highly organised nature will also be critical, as will your ability t...o be agile in reporting to emerging demands and competing priorities. Your ability to be a daily role model for the Centres organisational culture Is a must. If you are ready for this exciting and rewarding opportunity apply now through https://www.cclc.org.au/get-involved/careers

09.01.2022 The Cairns Community Legal Centre will have a stall at Yarrabah tomorrow for their service provider day! Where: Bishop Malcolm Park When: Thursday 1 August 2019 10:00am 1:00pm Come and check us out!

09.01.2022 Free legal services! Ripped off? Discriminated against? Unfairly dismissed from your job? Having trouble with court documents or procedures? Our Centre will be at the JCU Market Day next Wednesday 31 July 2019. Come and check us out!

08.01.2022 The Centre celebrated Reconciliation Week with staff in colourful Indigenous art.

07.01.2022 Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc is attending the 2019 Positive Ageing Fair at Canon Park Racecourse this Friday 23 August 2019. The Positive Ageing Fair celebrates Seniors Week and includes information and services relevant to ageing seniors. We hope to see you there.

07.01.2022 With the start of a new year the Centre staff are back on deck. If you or anyone you know is in need of legal assistance, give the Centre a call on 1800 062 608.

07.01.2022 We look forward to next week being NAIDOC Week (7 14 July 2019). To celebrate, our Centre is holding a stall at Cairns NAIDOC Friday in the Park on Friday 5 July 2019 from 10:00am 3:00pm at Fogarty Park. Everyone is welcome! Will you be there to celebrate with us?

07.01.2022 There was a great turnout of people at the JCU Market Day last Wednesday! The Cairns Community Legal Centre got to set up a stall at for the Semester 2 JCU Market Day and we were happy to meet all of the people who attended. We look forward to being apart of the next JCU Market Day!

06.01.2022 There is no excuse for Elder Abuse. If you or anyone you know needs legal advice or assistance about Elder Abuse, please contact us on 1800 062 608 or (07) 4031 7688. https://youtu.be/khniYQZUOv0

06.01.2022 Cairns Community Legal Centre is back in full swing for 2020. Free Legal Advice and Community Legal Education Talks can be arranged by contacting the Centre.

06.01.2022 The Cairns Community Legal Centre currently has a role available for a Solicitor looking for a new challenge. Apply Now https://www.cclc.org.au/get-involved/careers

06.01.2022 Tomorrow 5th December is International Volunteer Day 2020. International Volunteer Day is an opportunity to celebrate the efforts of all members of our community who engage in volunteering. This is particularly important this year given the unique challenges that 2020 has presented. Cairns Community Legal Centre thanks those volunteers who give their time, energy and skills to contribute to our Centre’s work. Your efforts allow our Centre to continue providing services to h...elp those members of our community in need. #IVD2020 #TogetherWeCan

06.01.2022 This week (2 8 August) is Homelessness Week 2020. This years theme is Everybody Needs a Home. We support the building of more social housing to create jobs and help end homelessness. Read more at: https://www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au//homelessness-wee

06.01.2022 This week the Centre is celebrating National Reconciliation Week, which is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

05.01.2022 Today is the start of Queensland Human Rights Month 2020! Queensland Human Rights Month runs until the international Human Rights Day on 10 December 2020. There is plenty to celebrate, as the introduction of the Human Rights Act 2019 means that Queensland now has the strongest legislated human rights protections in Australia! This year, Human Rights Month will focus on helping people understand their rights protected under the Act. If you’d like to know more about your protec...ted human rights, check out the Queensland Human Rights Commission’s website at https://www.qhrc.qld.gov.au/ Cairns Community Legal Centre is committed to protecting the human rights of vulnerable members of the community. If you or anyone you know needs assistance because you believe your rights may have been breached, please contact us on 1800 062 608 or (07) 4031 7688. #HRM2020

04.01.2022 10 December is the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. #Standup4humanrights is the UN campaign for people to take action for greater freedoms, stronger respect and more compassion for the rights of others. This year the campaign celebrates the role of youth as a source of inspiration for a better future.

04.01.2022 VIRTUAL RED ROSE RALLY Join Us this Friday May 22nd by posting a Red Rose to Facebook as we remember those lives tragically lost to Domestic and Family Violence in the last few weeks in Queensland. #ChangeTheEnding... #EndDV #DVPreventionMonth See more

02.01.2022 The Cairns Community Legal Centre will have a stall at the Port Douglas Child Protection Week Family Fun Day Event. Where: Rex Smeal Park Port Douglas @ Childrens Playground When: Friday 6th September 2019 10am-1pm Come and check us out!

02.01.2022 Seniors Week has been re-shaped this year with an array of events being held virtually with many different options for people to be involved. Perhaps you would like to contribute to compiling a Spotify playlist, share a story or enjoy morning tea at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre from the comfort of your own home. These are just some suggestions with many more events taking place. Cairns Community Legal Centre supports Seniors Week and we are excited about the online format this year. Head to https://qldseniorsweek.org.au/ to find out more.

02.01.2022 Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc will be attending Esprit Cafe at Regis Whitfield, 80-125 McManus Street Whitfield on Thursday 22 August 2019, between 9.30am 11.30am. Please join us for coffee and chat around difficulties you may have and or are facing in relation to moving into permanent care.

01.01.2022 #NRW2019 Campaign - At the heart of reconciliation is the relationship between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To foster positive race relations, our relationship must be grounded in a foundation of truth.