We are pleased to advise that Ms Tabatha Young, a well-respected Aboriginal woman and human service professional, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, with AFLSSQ. Tabatha began her career as a Cadet with the Department of Communities (DOCs), where she worked in the areas of family wellbeing and youth justice. From there, she went Read more about Meet Ms Tabatha Young[…]

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of Ms Susan Hamilton, former AFLSSQ Chief Executive Officer. Ms Hamilton passed away on Sunday 30 December 2018. We extend our deepest sympathies to Ms Hamilton’s family and community on this sad news. No words can adequately express our immense gratitude to Ms Read more about Sad News From AFLSSQ[…]

I need to keep my address private, what can I do? Becoming a silent elector is an option for electors who are experiencing domestic violence. You can apply to register as a silent elector if you believe having your address on the electoral roll would put you or your family’s safety at risk. If you are granted Read more about Becoming a Silent Elector[…]

What’s RUBY? RUBY Rise Up Be Yourself is a free physical fitness program for women affected by Domestic Violence. The RUBY program empowers women by building their physical strength and contributing to their general well-being and confidence. The program is unique. It gives women a different outlet and tools to combat the cycle of domestic violence Read more about RUBY Rise Up Be Yourself[…]

Hip Hop Helps – a growing number of young people are using Hip Hop music to raise awareness about domestic violence. Young people like ARIA award winning, Australian Hip Hop artist Illy is placing the issue centre stage, with his new song, Back Around. Created for the Queensland’s Government’s Stop the Hurting – End Domestic Violence campaign, Back Read more about Hip Hop Helps Stop DV[…]

Aborignal Family Legal Service Southern Queensland (AFLSSQ) is delighted to be working in partnership with the University of Queensland (UQ) through its  TC Beirne School of Law’s  Pro Bono Centre. The Centre is a nationally recognised leader in the development, promotion and provision of student pro bono legal services. We look forward to welcoming the Read more about Partnership with UQ[…]

DV Work Aware DV Work Aware is a program of the National Working Women’s Centres that has been developed to raise awareness and promote best practice responses to issues of domestic and family violence in the workplace. The key objectives of the program are to: increase knowledge and awareness of domestic and family violence as a workplace Read more about DV Work Aware[…]

Funding Legal Services for Our Most Vulnerable According to a media release from the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion, the Turnbull Government has made a commitment to funding legal services with an additional $55.7 million over the next three years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services ($16.7 million) and Community Legal Read more about Funding Legal Services […]

Positions We are hiring for three positions: 1 Counsellor/Social Worker position, 1 Client Support Worker position and 1 Court Support Worker position. Applications close on 30 April 2018. Location: Roma Incumbent: Reports to Chief Executive Officer Reviewed by: CEO Review date: July 2018 Approved by: Chief Executive Officer Next review: In line with Performance Appraisal Read more about We Are Hiring[…]