Caxton serves people living in the Greater Brisbane area, but also nationally for some programs. The offices are located in South Brisbane, but services are provided using a range of methods and technologies, including telephone, personal appointments, email, videoconferencing, participation in courts/tribunals and various outreach venues (hospitals, prisons, elderly care, recreation centres, places of refuge) and home visits. Caxton Legal Service provides assistance with a number of legal issues. To learn more about each service and the eligibility criteria, click on the legal department below. Written legal information, self-help kits and fact sheets are available on the Queensland Law Handbook website. Caxton also publishes the Queensland Online Self-Help Legal Manual, as well as a number of fact sheets and self-help kits. They provide legal training in the Community and legal reform. Bail Support Program – Legal and social work helps men in remand at Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre, Brisbane Correctional Centre and Woodford Correctional Centre apply for bail, access services once they have been released, and comply with bail conditions. Visits to the AGCC, BCC and WCC. Prisoners, families, legal professionals and services can contact Caxton.
Caxton offers FREE legal advice and FREE social work assistance to qualified clients who cannot afford private assistance and are not eligible for legal aid. Eligibility criteria for services include income limits, legal problem type limits, and consulting service limits for certain programs. Eligibility criteria are posted on Caxton`s website. To make it easy for you to find the legal information you need, the manual is divided into seven sections, each covering a wide range of legal areas. Here is a list of legal issues that Caxton can`t help you with. Day sessions require an appointment. No legal advice by phone. (Note: The Caxton Legal Centre can usually arrange FREE translators for daily appointments with at least a week`s notice). Caxton Legal Centre is an independent, non-profit community organization that provides FREE legal and social work advice, support and recommendations to the general public. The services offered are intended for people who cannot afford a lawyer, people who only want an initial consultation, or people who want to be referred to a private lawyer. Assistance in most areas of law, with the exception of immigration, transfer and some major trade issues. During the day, appointment times are reserved for those who cannot attend evening sessions due to age, disability, childcare or any other specific reason.
Special program for maintenance applications. Self-help kits on various legal issues are available on the website. Legal advice for seniors. Check the website or call for evening session hours. The Caxton Legal Centre fact sheets provide information on the areas of law to which we receive the most calls. Volunteer as a lawyer or law student at Caxton or make a tax-deductible donation. Labour Law Service (national) – Day and Wednesday night legal services for anyone earning less than $80,000 (now or at the time of dismissal). Appointment required. Human Rights and Civil Law Program – General Civil and Criminal Law Services Day and Night. Appointment required. Domestic and Family Violence Duty Counsel and Social Work Services – Family lawyers and social work services are available 5 days a week at Brisbane Family Law Court. Domestic violence lawyers will be available to respondents at Brisbane Domestic Violence Magistrates` Court on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
These services are intended for all persons who have a hearing before these courts. No appointment is necessary. Consumer Credit and Debt (National) – Legal Services Day and Night. Appointment required. Coroniale Legal Assistance Service (national) – Legal advice on all aspects of the coronial process and the representation of grieving family members that appear in some investigations. FOR REFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS: Caxton accepts warm recommendations from other organizations with the customer`s consent. Caxton offers all of the above services through various programs. These programs are listed below: Queensland Retirement Village and Park Advice Service (nationally) – Legal services to existing and potential residents of retirement villages and prefabricated housing estates. Home visits available in the Greater Brisbane area. Appointment required.
Legal and Elder Support Service – Legal and social work supports older adults affected by abuse, abuse, neglect or financial abuse. Seniors, family members, friends and service providers can contact Caxton. Home visits and elderly care provided. Appointment required. Caxton Legal Centre is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental, community-based organization. Caxton represents the interests of disadvantaged or low-income people when they come into contact with the law. FOR CUSTOMERS: Customer service will tell you about the assistance you need and make an appointment for the day or evening – call (07) 3214 6333. Legal assistance is available for: Browse the full Queensland Law Manual by section and chapter here. Financial Protection Service – Community Worker provides information and recommendations on finances later in life, as well as community education services.