Congratulations to two local Community Legal Centres who will receive grants from the State Government for the 2013/14 financial year to help provide vital legal support to vulnerable constituents.
Centacare in Maroochydore will receive $146,910 in funding and Suncoast Community Legal Service Inc will be granted a total of $210,138.
The Government has a responsibility to ensure all Queenslanders have access to legal representation, counselling and support regardless of their circumstances. Community Legal Centres work tirelessly to make the often overwhelming task of dealing with the legal system, less intimidating for people.
Based in Maroochydore, Suncoast Community Legal Service Inc offers quality legal advice, referral information and education completely free of charge to the greater Sunshine Coast Community.
Services are delivered by volunteer lawyers from the local profession working in conjunction with volunteer receptionists and a minimal paid staff.