Cloncurry Justice Association's new manager Steven Chivers wants to spread the word that he and his team are around to help.
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After a royal commission into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths from incarceration, the Australian Government created several associations to help bridge the gap, including Cloncurry Justice Association which was established in 2005.
It was founded to support or refer domestic violence victims to appropriate service providers to create intervention and prevention strategies for indigenous and people at risk.
Now Cloncurry Justice Association's new manager Steven Chivers is eager to let more people know his association exists.
Mr Chivers said not many people knew they were here so they are trying to get the message out that they are around for help.
"Our main goal is to keep people out of jail and to support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, assisting with anything from getting in touch with health providers, or if they ever need legal representation," Mr Chivers said.
"Whether that is helping them out with court assistance or even giving the judge some background information before their case instead of just finding out on the day."
Mr Chivers said he felt like its a role where he can help people that may not be able to receive it elsewhere.
Mr Chivers comes from working with a lot of the town's youth at the PCYC, and brings with him a lot of experience in dealing with all manner of different social, mental and psychological issues.
Cloncurry Justice Association is part of our Cloncurry Community Sector - A network of community service providers to Cloncurry residents.
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