What’s happening?
Caxton Legal Centre is holding a free legal seminar for seniors at Townsville’s Riverway Library on Thursday, 19 June 2025. The seminar, presented by the Queensland Retirement Village and Park Advice Service (QRVPAS), will address key legal considerations around retirement village living, aimed specifically at people aged over 50 and their families.
Lawyer Sharon Carthew from QRVPAS will lead the discussion, offering valuable insights and answering questions to assist attendees in making informed decisions about their retirement living options.
Why it matters?
Navigating legal complexities around retirement living can be challenging. Seminars like these empower older Queenslanders by providing clear, accurate, and accessible legal information. This is crucial to ensure seniors understand their rights and obligations, preventing future disputes and enhancing their quality of life.
Local Impact
Townsville residents aged over 50 will directly benefit from this event. The seminar provides a rare opportunity to access expert legal advice at no cost, specifically addressing retirement living—an area of growing interest and concern within the community.
By the Numbers:
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Over 40 years: Caxton Legal Centre has been actively involved in Queensland’s legal landscape, advocating successfully in landmark cases, including representing more than 100 flood victims in 2011.
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Registered charity: Caxton’s non-profit status means all donations are tax deductible.
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Thursday, 19 June 2025: Date of the seminar, with registrations closing on 18 June.
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Caxton Legal Centre emphasises the tailored nature of this seminar: “The lawyer will present a unique and valuable FREE LEGAL SEMINAR exclusively tailored to people over 50 years of age and/or family of seniors on Retirement Living Options who can expect to find valuable insights and a platform to ask questions, gather information, and make informed decisions about their retirement living future.”
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Caxton Legal Centre is renowned for significant contributions to Queensland law, leading crucial advocacy such as Queensland’s first Stolen Wages case and pioneering multidisciplinary approaches to elder abuse services.
What to Look For Next?
Attendees should register by 18 June via QRVPAS@caxton.org.au. With refreshments available, the event promises a welcoming atmosphere for seniors to comfortably discuss their future housing options.
Event Details:
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Date: Thursday, 19 June 2025
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Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
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Venue: Riverway Library – Von Stieglitz Meeting Room, 20 Sporting Drive, Thuringowa Central, Townsville
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Registration: Email QRVPAS@caxton.org.au (by 18 June)
This event reinforces Caxton’s commitment to an informed, inclusive, and empowered senior community in Townsville.
