Preferred supplier update — July 2023
This month:
First Nations Conference
Legal Aid Queensland recently hosted its second First Nations Staff Conference at the Brisbane office. First Nations staff from across Queensland attended.
The conference delivered unique learning and networking experiences for First Nations employees by providing training on these key focus areas:
- raising awareness of the challenges and vulnerabilities experienced by our First Nations clients
- the work journey of another First Nations employee
- service delivery and practice points
- wellbeing and safety
- empowering First Nations employees to celebrate their culture in the workplace.
Over the course of the conference, internal employees and external guests delivered valuable presentations, including:
- Joseph Briggs, Assistant Public Defender, gave an excellent talk on coerced false confessions.
- Maria Watson-Trudgett, Cultural Consultant & Aboriginal Artist, provided a celebration of culture and championed cultural integrity in the workplace.
- Anoushka Dowling, Provisional Psychologist, talked about the importance of psychological safety and wellbeing in the workplace.
The conference provided an excellent opportunity for First Nations staff to develop and grow together.
Publications and resources
LAQ produces more than 100 publications and resources from factsheets to posters, brochures, wallet cards and comprehensive legal information guides on a range of topics. You can check out the publications on the LAQ website and they can be ordered online at no cost.
For more information about our publications or to order copies of the duty lawyer session report form, email publications@legalaid.qld.gov.au.
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Looking for professional development opportunities to boost your CPD points? Our CPD seminars are recorded and available on Grants Online under the Information Resources tab.
Feedback
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