Advocacy – Roma For Families

25 June, 2015
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TASC

TASC National Limited (TASC) is a not-for- profit organisation providing free advice and information for people who require legal, advocacy or social services assistance.

The Roma Community Legal Service provides initial consultation, advice and referrals in generalist legal matters, with a focus on Civil and Family Law, in addition to providing Legal and Advocacy support to clients with a disability facing the Criminal Justice System. The service provides access to qualified solicitors who can explain your legal rights and obligations, and outline various options and steps you can take to solve your legal problem.

Vulnerable and marginalised members of the community, subject to a general assessment and eligibility criteria and a conflict of interest check, are eligible for this service.

Our TASC Roma office also offers a Psychology and Counselling service and Disability Advocacy.The Disability Advocacy Service advocates for justice and equity in the lives of people with a disability. This is done by speaking, writing and acting for the individuals to ensure needs are being met and rights are upheld in the wider community. The service strives to empower and encourage individuals and communities to advance the interests of people with a disability and their families.

For an appointment with our Psychology and Counselling service please call 07 4616 9797.

TASC Roma located at 96 Arthur Street, Roma is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 4:30pm and Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. To enquire about our services or schedule an appointment phone on 07 4523 6600.

For general information please see

Website: TASC National

Facebook Page: TASC National

3 February, 2015
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Maranoa Regional Council – Community Support Service

Maranoa Regional Council’s Community Support Service provides individual and community support by linking people to services, acting as an information resource, coordinating community education courses and developing community projects.

We provide:

Information and support about what services are available in Roma and surrounding communities
Support and referral
Information and education opportunities on relevant issues
Client advocacy in line with identified needs
Funding information available to individuals and community groups
Assistance with the submission of forms, online applications, providing & sourcing information and referring to other services where appropriate.

The program also coordinates and assists with the Roma Inter-agency Meetings and the Service Provider Directory.

For more information please contact Council’s Community Support Officer – Roma on 1300 007 662.

Maranoa Regional Council
ROMA COMMUNITY HUB
57 Bungil St Roma QLD 4455
Postal Address: P.O Box 42 MITCHELL QLD 4466

10 December, 2014
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Make a difference – train to become a PACT Child Witness Support Volunteer

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Information on PACT is below and more information is available on the website link above.

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PACT is a strong advocate for vulnerable children and young people and makes representations to government and other agencies through the provision of evidence-based feedback.

PACT has established referral pathways to enable client access to other support services such as counselling or financial assistance.

If you know of a child or young person facing the prospect of giving evidence in the Criminal Justice System, or if you would like to make a difference in your local community by becoming a Child Witness Support Volunteer, contact PACT on 3290 0111, 1800 090 111 or email pact@pact.org.au for more information.

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