Website: www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/helping-families-communities/information-kit-child-protection-parents

The South West Brisbane Community Legal Centre has developed an ‘Information Kit on Child Protection For Parents’. The kit provides parents with information about rights, investigation and case management processes, what to expect during court, how to make a complaint and where to find support. Whilst the service will do their best to keep the information in the kit up-to-date, it’s important to remember the law changes from time to time and you should seek legal advice about your particular situation.

Website: www.qails.org.au/01_directory/search.asp?action=search

Community Legal Centres Queensland provides support and advocacy for 34 independent, community legal centres operating across Queensland. Queensland’s community legal centres provide free information, legal assistance and referral, representation and casework, community education and advocacy for vulnerable clients and communities facing legal problems.

Phone: 1300 65 11 88   Website: www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Find-legal-information/Factsheets-and-guides/Factsheets/Having-a-grandchild-in-your-care

Are you a grandparent who is raising a grandchild? Do you look after a grandchild for long periods of time? Are you thinking about doing this? If so, this factsheet has been written for you. This factsheet is not for people who do regular babysitting, for example, caring for a grandchild while the parents are working or studying. The information in this factsheet may also apply to other extended family members who may have a child relative in their care, for example, aunts, uncles or cousins.

Website: www.qls.com.au/Find-a-Solicitor/Search

Need to find a solicitor? Queensland Law Society has a referral list of solicitors and firms who have advised that they practise in certain areas of law. Searching this list is the best option if you are looking for a solicitor or firm in a certain location who can help you in a particular area of law.

Phone: 1300 360 044   Website: www.pt.qld.gov.au/

The Public Trustee offer a free will-making service to all Queenslanders over the age of 18. The process is quick and easy, using a specifically designed will-making system to ensure your will caters to your needs. An enduring power of attorney allows you to give your attorney (a person you select) the power to make financial decisions–and personal or health decisions–if you lose the capacity to make decisions for yourself. An enduring power of attorney allows you to plan for the unexpected, such as an accident or physical or other illness. You can make an enduring power of attorney at your local Public Trustee office.

Phone: 1800 050 321   Website: www.familyrelationships.gov.au/talk-someone/advice-line

The Family Relationship Advice Line is a national telephone service established to assist families affected by relationship or separation issues. The Advice Line provides information on family relationship issues and advice on parenting arrangements after separation. It can also refer callers to local services that can provide assistance. The Advice Line complements the information and services offered by the new Family Relationship Centres. It ensures that people who are not able to attend a Centre can be helped. The Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 is available from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday (local time), except national public holidays. What can you expect to Recieve? The Family Relationship Advice Line will be available to provide you with: Information about services to help people maintain healthy relationships. Information about the family law system. Advice on family separation issues. Guidance on developing workable parenting arrangements after family separation. Advice about the impact of conflict on children. Referral to Family Relationship Centres and other dispute resolution services. Organisation of telephone dispute resolution for people unable to attend a family dispute resolution service. Referral to a range of other services to help with family relationship and family separation issues.