The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) has opened a new office in Maroochydore with CEO Shane Duffy and Sunshine Coast Regional Manager Tim Hishon performing the official opening duties last week.
The opening ceremony included an acknowledgement of country and speeches by Mr Duffy and Mr Hishon, who reflected on the early days of ATSILS on the Sunshine Coast.
They noted the camaraderie in overcoming challenges and the importance of having a modern, purpose-built facility to better serve staff and community.
Mr Hishon, who was made a life member of the Sunshine Coast Law Association last year, also shared a tribute to his staff with special mentions for long-serving practitioner Rod Morgan and former Court Support Officer Trevor Draper.
The Sunshine Coast legal community turned out to support the ATSILS event including Judge Long and Judge Cash, and their Associates, Legal Aid Queensland, Suncoast Community Legal Service, Murri Court Elders and UnitingCare Queensland.
The new office is located at Suite 3/115-117 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore (entry via Maud St). Its new location brings the service closer to the Courts and provides more space for the growing workforce.
An ATSILS social media post said the move “will help us better serve our community across the region”.
“This move represents our ongoing commitment to justice, equity, and high-quality legal service delivery to Mob on the Sunshine Coast.”
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