Disability Law
Queensland
Expert advice,
improving lives
We are
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A non-profit law firm that assists people
with disability and their families to plan
for the future, assert their rights and
access justice.
Established and wholly owned by
Mamre.
Why we are different
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The fees that we charge go toward sustaining
a legal practice that offers legal services to
people with disability
Profits will support the work of Mamre in
building rich, meaningful and inclusive lives
with people with disability and their family
We are experts in ‘disability law’ – there is no
other service offering this in Queensland (or
Australia)
What we do
 Estate
planning – wills, powers of attorney
and guardianship (including for clients
with intellectual impairments)
 Child protection, discrimination and
administrative law (we are an approved
preferred supplier for Legal Aid
Queensland)
 Pro bono advice, information and referrals
 Workshops
Who we help
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John* - concerned father of adult son with
disability due to injuries sustained in motor
vehicle accident wants to relocate to
Victoria to be closer to family for support.
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How to secure continued funding in Vic?
How to transfer guardianship order?
Katie* - young woman diagnosed with
autism who uses an I-pad to assist
communication.
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Capacity to sign an enduring power of attorney and
will?
How to ensure client’s wishes accurately captured?
*pseudonyms used to protect client’s confidentiality
In the words of our clients…
 Thank
you sincerely for all your assistance.
I am very impressed with your service and
sensitivity.
 Aimee
was extremely easy to talk to and
she understood our needs in relation to
our son and his future needs.
Our relationship with Mamre
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Disability Law Queensland is an independent
legal practice, established by Mamre
Mamre continues to provide in-kind support to
DLQ during this establishment phase
Mamre and DLQ do not share information
about the people they support and provide
advice to
Mamre does not provide legal services and
does not employ solicitors.
DLQ does not provide family support services.
Questions….?