General Aboriginal Services

About Us

To reduce the over-representation of Indigenous offenders and victims in the criminal justice system and to support the QLD Governments responses to the recommendations in the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC). 

To reduce Indigenous recidivism rates in the criminal justice system. To support Indigenous victims and offenders at all stages of the legal process. To encourage diversionary processes (such as encouraging offenders to engage with the Indigenous Sentencing List), and develop networks with other government agencies to ensure that issues impacting on Indigenous communities are addressed. To provide two important activities: the making of appropriate cultural submissions to the Magistrates Court and the identification and promotion of supporting programs that assist Magistrates in decision making

Yoombooda gNugenna Aboriginal and Islander Justice Panel (ICJG)

Quick Facts About The Region

Juwarki Kapu-lug is located in the suburb of Rockhampton City, the council of Rockhampton, the state electorate of Rockhampton and the federal electorate of Capricornia.