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We recognise, respect and celebrate the cultural distinctions of First Nations Peoples and value their rich and positive contribution to not only Queensland but also to the broader Australian society. Our vision is to support and advance First Nations peoples to effect positive change</p> </div> <div class="fr-view"> <h3>Statement on the Voice to Parliament</h3><p>The Council of Queensland Law Society has resolved to support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supports a constitutionally enshrined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. </p><p>While the Council supports the Voice to Parliament, it also understands that our members, legal professionals and wider community will have views that may be different or are still in the process of understanding the issue and the upcoming referendum and have not yet formed a view. <br><br></p><p><a class="btn" href="/About-us/First-Nations/Voice-to-Parliment">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="fr-view"> <h3><strong>Our First Nations Cultural Outreach Strategy 2020-25</strong></h3><p>On 19 June 2020 the QLS Council approved the First Nations Cultural Outreach Strategy 2020-25.  The Strategy is divided into 5 goals:</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="widget col-lg-4"> <div class="fr-view"> <p><img src="/getmedia/ad423e05-ccb7-4031-9890-fff15c2e7640/first-nations-advocate-500x300.jpg" data-strname="first-nations-advocate-500x300" data-strid="ad423e05-ccb7-4031-9890-fff15c2e7640" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"></p><p>We advocate for:</p><ul><li>First Nations Community</li><li>First Nations Solicitors</li><li>First Nations Legal Students</li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="widget col-lg-4"> <div class="fr-view"> <p><img src="/getmedia/a2f9b76f-8cf2-4965-a629-0a208866f09c/first-nations-educate-500x300.jpg" data-strname="first-nations-educate-500x300" data-strid="a2f9b76f-8cf2-4965-a629-0a208866f09c" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"></p><p>We encourage growing First Nations Cultural Education for:</p><ul><li>Queensland Solicitors</li><li>Queensland Legal Students</li><li>Supporting the District Law Association Cultural Program</li><li>Working with legal stakeholders</li></ul><p><br></p> </div> </div> <div class="widget col-lg-4"> <div class="fr-view"> <p><img src="/getmedia/0e3aeef6-0c19-4493-a66c-3cf4209b4add/first-nations-connect-500x300.jpg" data-strname="first-nations-connect-500x300" data-strid="0e3aeef6-0c19-4493-a66c-3cf4209b4add" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"></p><p>We work to promote:</p><ul><li>First Nations Solicitors</li><li>First Nations Legal Students</li><li>The broader First Nations Legal Community</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="widget col-lg-4"> <div class="fr-view"> <p><img src="/getmedia/289ef313-6b5a-4cec-9f7f-1e32345e1e7d/first-nations-support-500x300.jpg" data-strname="first-nations-support-500x300" data-strid="289ef313-6b5a-4cec-9f7f-1e32345e1e7d" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"></p><p>We support economic advancement of First Nations People and Businesses through:</p><ul><li>Encouraging First Nations Procurement</li><li>Connecting and highlighting First Nations Businesses</li><li>Supporting First Nations Charities and fundraising initiatives</li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="widget col-lg-4"> <div class="fr-view"> <p><img src="/getmedia/d439873a-fb02-4565-abef-9b4822ce2963/first-nations-imbed-500x300.jpg" data-strname="first-nations-imbed-500x300" data-strid="d439873a-fb02-4565-abef-9b4822ce2963" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"></p><p>Imbedding culture is at our forefront and we are committed to:</p><ul><li>Cultural competency training</li><li>Connecting with First Nations Elder and Community</li><li>Imbedding and celebrating Cultural events; and imbedding long-term operational structures for cultural safety and unconscious bias prejudices</li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="widget col-lg-4"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="full-width-bg"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="widget col-lg-12"> <div class="fr-view"> <h3>Our aim</h3><p style="line-height: 1.5;">Our aim is to effect positive legislative and policy change, increased engagement and education in cultural resources and initiatives and most importantly to quadruple the number of First Nations Solicitors in Queensland by 30 June 2025.</p><p style="line-height: 1.5;">The Strategy is supported by QLS Council and QLS staff and is overseen by an external First Nations Consulting Committee.</p><p style="line-height: 1.5;">The Society also has a First Nations Legal Policy Committee dedicated to consideration of legal policy that affects First Nations Community.</p><p style="line-height: 1.5;">If you would like to get involved in the Strategy and be a part of the winds of change, or would like to learn more about being involved with the committees, please email <a href="mailto:cos@qls.com.au">cos@qls.com.au</a></p><p><a href="/Content-Collections/Plans/First-Nations-Cultural-Outreach-Strategy"><strong>Read about our Strategy</strong> </a><i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="widget col-lg-12"> <div class="fr-view"> <h2>Events and Education</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="widget col-lg-6"> <style type="text/css"> .img-widget-image { max-width: 100% } </style> <img class="img-responsive img-widget-image" src="/QLS/media/FirstNations/first-nations-events-resources-1140x684.jpg" /> <div class="fr-view"> <p>Gain a fundamental understanding of the oldest living cultures in the world and a shared Australian identity. </p><p>This unique course provides insight into the diversity and complexity of First Nations cultures through an approach that informs an understanding of the past, present and future. </p><p>To find out more email <a href="mailto:cos@qls.com.au">cos@qls.com.au</a> </p><p><br></p> </div> </div> <div class="widget col-lg-6"> <style type="text/css"> .img-widget-image { max-width: 100% } </style> <img class="img-responsive img-widget-image" src="/QLS/media/FirstNations/first-nations-events-education-resources-1140x684.jpg" /> <div class="fr-view"> <p>The<strong> <a data-original-title="" href="/About-us/First-Nations/LawLink-Programme" title="">Lawlink programme</a> </strong>is a free initiative for First Nations Legal students for a unique glimpse into legal practice in Queensland. The Lawlink programme provides incredible opportunities for First Nations Legal students to meet members of the Queensland Legal profession and get a behind the scenes view of legal practice. The programme also hosted its inaugural 2020 Lawlink Art Competition, providing connection and support to First Nations Legal students. We are very proud of our programme, which has been running since 2003. 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