Community Legal Centres Queensland

15/06/2026

Yesterday was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

WEAAD is a way for the community to come together to increase awareness of elder abuse and learn more about how to prevent it.

Elder abuse can take many forms and is often experienced within relationships of trust, including with family members, carers or others in positions of influence. It may include emotional or psychological abuse, financial abuse, physical or sexual abuse, neglect, social isolation or abandonment.

Knowing how to spot the signs is an important step in helping older people stay safe, connected and supported. Raising awareness and starting conversations can help prevent abuse and encourage people to seek support earlier.

09/06/2026

It was great to catch up with so many colleagues at last week's 2026 Community Legal Centres Queensland Conference.

Here's some photos from Day 1.

2026 Conference Fun Facts:
🤩 274 registrations
🔎 All 32 Queensland CLCs represented at the conference
😃 20 scholarships given to First Nations, First Contact and Regional CLC staff
☕️824 coffees served

08/06/2026

Last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar - "Show Me the Impact: Smarter Evaluation for CLC Legal Education."

You’re doing great legal education — but how do you prove it?

This session dives into evaluation approaches that go beyond participant numbers.

We’ll cover practical considerations, what works (and what doesn’t), delivering CLE for diverse audiences, and ways to demonstrate meaningful impact. This session is perfect for CLC staff who want to conduct evaluation that leads to learning, advocacy, and funding success.

This webinar is being presented by Northern Community Legal Centre's Deputy CEO, Tania McKenna.

Register here: https://www.clcq.org.au/events-and-webinars/clcq-events-webinars/

03/06/2026

Another big day at the 2026 Community Legal Centres Queensland Conference with the Hon Kevin Bell AO KC discussing the need for legal recognition of housing as a human right and NAAJA CEO Ben Grimes exploring legal communication for speaker of First Nations languages and Aboriginal English.

Then after lunch there's a full program of breakout sessions covering rethinking governance, strategic litigation, burnout and self care, creating a disability action plan and more!

03/06/2026

The 2026 Community Legal Centres Queensland Conference is underway!

It's great to have so many from the sector gathering for two days of plenaries, break out session, workshops, networking and robust conversations.

03/06/2026

As Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) concludes on Mabo Day, we acknowledge the legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo and the landmark 1992 High Court decision that overturned terra nullius or 'land belonging to no one'.

Mabo Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of taking a stand in the face of adversity and the power of advocacy to create lasting change. CLCQ pays our deepest respects to Eddie Mabo and his family and recognises the many strong First Nations advocates across our CLC sector in Queensland and abroad who continue to champion justice and strengthen our communities every day.

While National Reconciliation Week draws to a close, we know reconciliation is an ongoing journey that calls on all of us to choose justice, respect, truth-telling and meaningful action every day.

To learn more about Mabo Day and Eddie Koiki Mabo:

•https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/collection/nitv-mabo-day
•https://www.reconciliation.org.au/commemorating-mabo-day/
• https://www.indigenous.gov.au/stories/what-mabo-day
• https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/eddie-koiki-mabo

Eddie Koiki Mabo was born on 29 June 1936 in his village of Las on the island of Mer in the Torres Strait.

02/06/2026

Thanks to the Queensland Law Society for hosting our "Taking the next steps: skills for CLC paralegals and early career lawyers" masterclass today.

And also to the barristers and CLC lawyers who have volunteered their time to present at this event.

Topics being explored in the masterclass include Developing a Case Theory, Taking Instructions, Tips for Drafting Documents and Getting to a Settlement.

02/06/2026

It's the day before conference!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Don't forget to print a copy of the program (if you want to):

https://www.clcq.org.au/media/0j4ixsma/2026-conference-program.pdf

Otherwise there will be a QR code on the back of your nametag and you can use your phone to access the program booklet.

29/05/2026

The Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait Islander flag was designed by the late Bernard Namok of Waiben/Thursday Island.

On 29 May, 1992 the flag was official presented to the people of the Torres Strait.

The flag was created as a symbol of unity and identity for Torres Strait Islander peoples. The cultures and traditions of Torres Strait Islanders are strongly connected to the land, sea and sky — elements which are represented in the flag.

In June 1992, the flag was recognised by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and has had equal prominence with the Aboriginal flag for more than 30 years as an official flag of Australia under Commonwealth legislation.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_pliTBvZJMA?feature=share

29/05/2026

Coming to our conference next week?

Use the link below to take a look at the program and plan out your day.

You can also print a copy to bring with you or use the QR code on the back of your name tag to access to the program via your phone.

Download the program here:https://www.clcq.org.au/media/fn0gqklf/2026-conference-program-4.pdf

PS. Registrations are 100% closed (and also sold out).