Below are services or information that you may find useful.
The Australasian Centre on Ageing integrates and focuses research expertise in human ageing from across the university, and links it with government and community priorities, to form a world class international centre of research excellence.
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www.uq.edu.au/cfha/
Australian Law Online provides access to law and justice related information and services from all levels of government. The objective of this site is to provide Australians with ready access to clear, understandable, user-friendly information about the Australian legal system and the government organisations that are part of the Australian legal system.
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www.law.gov.au/accesspoint?action=menuHome
The APSL is an organisation that provides services, undertakes research and lobbies government and non-government organisations on behalf of the elderly and others who may be receiving pensions or superannuation funds as a major source of income.
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www.apsl.com.au/
COTAQ (Council on the Ageing Queensland's Inc.) aims to mobilise older people, those who work with them, governments, and the community towards achieving well-being and social justice for all older people.
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www.cotaq.org.au/
Caxton Legal Centre is an independent, non-profit community organisation providing FREE legal and social work advice, assistance and referral for the general public.
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www.caxton.org.au/
List of the Communty Legal Services throughout Queensland.
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www.justice.qld.gov.au/2437.htm#cls
Enduring Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Directive forms.
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www.justice.qld.gov.au/2254.htm
The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit (EAPU) promotes the right of older people to live free from abuse.
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www.eapu.com.au/
Legal Aid Queensland works with our partners to provide access to justice for disadvantaged Queenslanders by providing legal information, advice and representation.
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www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/
The Office of Fair Trading promotes the existence of a fair and ethical marketplace within the community. In creating an equitable, informed, and safe marketplace, Fair Trading works to increase business and consumer confidence, which should result in improved economic performance and a strong contribution to the 'Smart State'.
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www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/oft/oftweb.nsf
The role of the Adult Guardian is to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired capacity.
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www.justice.qld.gov.au/guardian/ag.htm
OPSO is an independent, free-spirited group with the experience, knowledge and qualifications to speak out on older people’s issues without fear or favour.
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www.opso.com.au/
The Public Trustee of Queensland is the largest Public Trustee in Australia and the largest trust organisation in Queensland. We have 15 regional offices throughout the state, which allows us to provide economical and accessible financial, trustee, legal and associated services to all Queenslanders.
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www.pt.qld.gov.au/
Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy (QADA) Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based Statewide advocacy service funded to provide information, education, support and representation to enable people to understand
and exercise their rights and their responsibilities.
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www.qada.org.au/
The Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the peak professional body for the state's legal practitioners. We lead a profession of more than 6000 members from throughout Queensland.
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www.qls.com.au/
Specialist legal and support services to address elder abuse.
Five new Seniors Legal and Support Services have been established to provide free assistance for seniors concerned about elder abuse, mistreatment or financial exploitation.
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www.communities.qld.gov.au/seniors/legal-support/