QIFVLS

We are a culturally appropriate free legal service, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, affected by family violence and/ or sexual assault.

[ulurustatement @ulurustatement]

It couldn’t be simpler. “No leaves us nowhere, yes breathes in new air. That’s why I’m voting yes.” 👏🏽 Join Australian music legend Paul Kelly in sharing your support for a better future today! #VoteYes #VoiceToParliament #HistoryIsCalling

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

Check out what we have been busy with in the latest Our Communities Matter. We have sector news, NAIDOC photos, and interview with Aunty Bino Toby, and an outline of a recent submission we made to the Australian Human Rights Commission:

https://t.co/aDleO4MsBA

[ulurustatement @ulurustatement]

“I want to leave this planet, mother earth, with leaving something for our children."

Birri Gubba Elder Professor Gracelyn Smallwood has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of First Nations Peoples.

Let’s do this #ForOurElders – #HistoryIsCalling.

#NAIDOC2023

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

Last week the Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Forum which we co-hosted with @Aventedge_ was a huge success. Thanks to all involved. Follow the link to see some photos and read more about the Forum.

https://t.co/JXrtiR7wbV

[Dixie Link - Gordon @DixieLink]

@qifvls Thanks for the opportunity for us mob across Australia to come share Our work practises & thoughts @ Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Forum.

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

MEDIA RELEASE: The Coalition of Peaks held the 10th Joint Council on Closing the Gap convened meeting yesterday. The Council endorsed the Justice Policy Partnership Strategic Framework, aiming to transform justice systems.
https://t.co/U1FiQxN4yg

[Kate Fitz-Gibbon @Kate_FitzGibbon]

Yet another morning of media coverage of women killed by men’s violence in Australia.

23 women killed allegedly by male violence in 2023 alone.

Femicide is a crisis.
We need increased resources & attention to this critical threat to women’s safety. How many more women must die?

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

Catch up on everything we have been busy with this month, in the May edition of Our Communities Matter. We look at Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month #DFVPM, we announce our upcoming Forum, and much more!

https://t.co/oLI4vfJZhb

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

We welcome @YvetteDAth as Attorney General, Minister for Justice, and Minister for the Prevention of #DFV. We are eager to build upon the success achieved working with Minister @ShannonFentiman. Together, we'll work towards the #ClosingtheGap goals.
https://t.co/CzIuuqTza5

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

Join us at the 2023 Indigenous Family Violence Forum! Where we will share inspiring initiatives that break the cycles of suffering and disconnection among First Nations peoples. Save the date: June 20-22, 2023 📍 Cairns, Gimuy (Cairns)

https://t.co/xXuLXbuo88

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

@abcnews article on the #DisabilityRoyalCommission findings was a sobering read. Including Thelma Schwartz's, QIFVLS PLO, testimony about forced sterilization and the heartbreaking separation of First Nations mothers from their infants. https://t.co/hb8tydCK0c

[CADA Inc @CadaInc]

Her story, systems are designed to not see, hear or feel us! ⁦@qifvls⁩ Thelma Schwartz #DFV with ⁦@WWDA_AU⁩ Karen Swift & Nadia Bromley ⁦@wlsq⁩ “Justice looks like many different things.”

[First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence @FNAAFV_FVPLS]

Federal Government must do more to support First Nations family violence prevention services: https://t.co/axtxOgfrRw

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

We've recently created a video showcasing our special program - the Bama Healing Ples Partnership. This program, which is a Health-Justice Partnership (HJP), helps us to better address the needs of our community. Have a watch to learn more.

https://t.co/gcD2iIkN9w

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

Join us in celebrating the exceptional work of Brandon Begley - our Rockhampton Team Leader and Solicitor. He has been recognised for his contribution in #FamilyLaw by being peer-selected for inclusion in the 2nd edition of #BestLawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia.

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

Check out our April edition of #OurCommunitiesMatter! We're excited to share all the highlights from our recent All-Staff Meeting, our latest video production on the Bama Healing Ples Partnership (#HealthJusticePartnership), and all other QIFVLS news!
https://t.co/xuzP5pRTdY

[Cheryl Axleby -tweets are my own personal views. @AxCheryl]

ATSILS for nearly 5 decades have experienced significant funding inequity in comparison to mainstream Legal Aid Services. This is totally unacceptable!
Especially, where demand for Aboriginal Legal services has significantly increased due to Aust shameful incarceration crisis!

[QIFVLS @qifvls]

Did you manage to watch Thelma's appearance last Friday on The Drum?

[ABC The Drum @ABCthedrum]

Joining @ellenmfanning:
- Kishor Napier-Raman, @smh & @theage CBD columnist
- @OnyxMedia1, @cityofsydney Cr & Chairwoman of the Australian South Sea Islanders - Port Jackson
- @IanKemish, Adj Assoc Prof at UQ & fmr Ambassador
- Thelma Schwartz, Principal Legal Officer at @qifvls