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Our purpose, vision and values Our purpose To provide legal services to financially disadvantaged people. Our vision To be a leader in a fair justice system that responds to the diverse needs of disadvantaged people. Our values Social justice We protect people’s rights, ensure they receive fair treatment, and reduce their risk of social exclusion. Respect We show respect for the people we assist and those with whom we work. Quality We continue to improve the quality of our work and the outcomes for our clients. Effectiveness We deliver responsive and cost-effective services by working with our suppliers and the community. Chief Magistrate Brendan Butler speaking at the 2011 Law Week Hypothetical as Professor Susan Hayes looks on. Flood-affected residents at the Booval flood insurance forum. 26 | About us Legal Aid Queensland Annual Report 2010 - 2011
Who we are and what we do Legal Aid Queensland provides legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders. We are an independent statutory authority that operates under the Legal Aid Queensland Act 1997. Legal Aid Queensland receives state government funding to provide legal services for state law matters, and federal government funding to provide the legal services designated in the National Partnership Agreement on Legal Assistance Services. Our range of services include community legal education, information and referral, advice and minor assistance, lawyer assisted dispute resolution, duty lawyer services, and litigation services. Our services are provided across a range of areas of law including crime, family, child protection, child support, domestic violence, social security, consumer protection and anti-discrimination law. Our work contributes to the Queensland Government’s Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland ambition Fair — Supporting safe and caring communities. Many of our programs, like our child protection program, domestic violence services and support for the Special Circumstances Program, Breaking the Cycle of Domestic and Family Violence Court Pilot Program, drug courts, and Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Court Diversion Program, are helping to break the cycle of disadvantage in Queensland communities. Legal Aid Queensland celebrates 30 years Legal Aid Queensland celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special dinner in October 2010. Almost 250 people attended the dinner, including former Attorney-General Cameron Dick, current and past staff, and members of the magistracy, judiciary and the legal sector. Former CEO and now Magistrate John Hodgins hosted the evening along with former board member Zoe Rathus, sharing tales of the past about the organisation’s major changes and achievements. Barrister Stephen Keim SC delivered the keynote speech for the evening and current CEO Anthony Reilly gave a vote of thanks. During the dinner we farewelled Marg O’Donnell, outgoing chair of the Legal Aid Queensland Board, and acknowledged the important contribution Marg has made to the organisation. The former Attorney-General also announced the appointment of Rachel Hunter as the new chair of the board. The 30th anniversary dinner was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the organisation’s achievements and future directions. The large number of attendees at the dinner was a testament to the regard in which Legal Aid Queensland is held. Legal Aid Queensland's Amber Buckland with Queensland Police Service's Mark Wheaton and the Department of Justice and Attorney-General Deputy Director-General Terry Ryan at the Application Assistance Program launch. Legal Aid Queensland staff members Laura Reece, Catherine Morgan and Jakub Lodziak at the 30th anniversary celebrations. About us | 27 Legal Aid Queensland Annual Report 2010 - 2011
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