Aged care is more than just a bed in a home, it’s a place where an older person is safe and cared for, a new “home”. However, an estimated of 50 sexual assaults take place in residential aged care in Australia every week. TASC joins the #ReadyToListen campaign to build the skills and capacity of […]
Are you on the brink of your tax bracket? A donation at the end of this financial year does good in the community and also reduces your taxable income. This is a generous method to help shift the rate in which your earnings are taxed each year. More and more Aussies are relying on us […]
Did you know that between 72,000 and 370,000 LGBTIQ+ people live in Queensland? They work, pay taxes, have families and are active members of our community. However, according to the Queensland Police, up to 62% of them have experienced domestic and family violence (DFV) and are less likely to seek support. This Pride month is […]
On 3 June, we commemorate 30 years since the 1992 Mabo decision by the High Court of Australia. Eddie Koiki Mabo courageously fought for 10-year to gain recognition of traditional Indigenous land rights. Always was, always will be. Thanks Eddie! If you are a First Nation person, living in Toowoomba, Ipswich or immediate surroundings or know someone […]
The National Reconciliation Week’s theme for 2022 is ‘Be Brave. Make Change’. This is a call for all Australian to be brave in their daily lives and to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so all Australians can benefit through an equal and united front. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is one of […]
We all make mistakes. But when those mistakes cause harm to others, communication channels are destroyed and relationships are put at risk. An apology cannot undo the past, but through open and inclusive dialogue, we can break down and rebuild those communication bridges and help repair relationships. It may even be an opportunity to strengthen […]
According to Cancer Council Australia, almost seven in 10 Australians will survive for at least five years after a cancer diagnosis and in some cancers, the survival is as high as 90%. These success stories are only possible through continued support or donors. As an active member of our Community, TASC National hosted a staff […]
TASC would like to give a huge shout out to all volunteers, especially to our amazing TASC volunteers. To all the lawyers who assist with out of hours clinics in the evening so we can assist people after hours and finally to all the students and community members who support clients, answer phones (or emails […]
Laws are created to make sure that we understand what is expected of us as members of society. The theme of this year’s Law Week is ‘Spotlight on scams’. Stopping scammers is in our hands too. Further information about protecting yourself and your loved ones against scam fraud can be found at www.qld.gov.au/law/law-week. If you […]
TASC is a community legal centre providing legal, social justice and advocacy services to a large geographic area in South East Queensland for 40 years. Our management team is always looking for opportunities to develop skills, increase knowledge and partner with others community legal centres to better service our clients. This week, TASC CEO Frances […]
