Vocare Law

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We believe in the power of faith and the call to serve others. As legal professionals, we are driven by a higher purpose to not only uphold the law but also to live out our faith through service. Our PURPOSE: We seek to live out our God-given calling as Lawyers. Our MISSION: We are called to deliver just, redemptive outcomes for our clients and their communities. Our VALUES:

Service: We are dedi

cated to seeing our clients flourish, serving their objectives and supporting their missions. Care: We exercise care knowing that we are entrusted with significant issues in people’s lives. Excellence: We seek out opportunities to be excellent adding value to our communities, clients and the areas they are called to serve.

Many people think estate planning begins and ends with a Will. In reality, a good plan usually involves a few documents ...
02/09/2026

Many people think estate planning begins and ends with a Will. In reality, a good plan usually involves a few documents working together: a Will (sometimes with one or more trusts), an Enduring Power of Attorney, and sometimes an Advance Health Directive.

Together they help make sure your financial affairs can be managed if you lose capacity, your medical wishes are known and respected, and your estate is handled the way you intended.

Estate planning is really about protecting both your assets and the people you care about. If it has been a while since you looked at yours, it is worth a review.

"We never really put it in writing." We hear that more often than you'd expect, and it's a risk worth fixing. A written ...
31/08/2026

"We never really put it in writing." We hear that more often than you'd expect, and it's a risk worth fixing.

A written contract isn't a sign you don't trust your team. It just makes sure everyone understands the deal before there's any disagreement about it. A solid one sets out the role and whether it's full-time, part-time or casual, the hours, the pay and how it sits against any award or agreement, leave and notice, how the role can end, confidentiality and intellectual property where relevant, and the policies that form part of the job.

For charities, churches and schools, where people are often brought on quickly and informally, this matters just as much as it does anywhere else. If your contracts need creating or updating, our employment team can help.

Schools hold some of the most sensitive information around, about students, families and staff. Handling it well require...
28/08/2026

Schools hold some of the most sensitive information around, about students, families and staff. Handling it well requires both compliance and trust.

The questions come up again and again. When can we share something about a student, and with whom? What do we do when separated parents ask for their child's details? What can we collect, and how long should we hold it? What happens if there's a data breach? Are photos and footage of students being handled properly, including online?

The answers sit across a few different rules, and a lot depends on the specific situation. Clear policies, and a team that understands them, make all the difference. If your school would like help reviewing how it manages personal information, our schools and education team can assist.

For churches and ministries, working with children checks are a legal requirement, and they're easy to get wrong. A hand...
27/08/2026

For churches and ministries, working with children checks are a legal requirement, and they're easy to get wrong.

A handful of things are worth confirming. Who actually needs one is usually broader than people assume, and often takes in volunteers, not just paid staff. The type of check depends on the state, with Blue Cards in Queensland and Working with Children Checks in New South Wales. Checks expire and roles change, so a one-off check when someone signs up isn't enough. And you need records, so you can show who's been checked and when.

Getting this right protects children first. It also protects your church and the people leading it. If you'd like help reviewing how your screening works, our church and not-for-profit team can assist.

If your organisation depends on donations, deductible gift recipient status (DGR) is one of the most important things to...
25/08/2026

If your organisation depends on donations, deductible gift recipient status (DGR) is one of the most important things to get your head around.

In practice it means your donors can claim a tax deduction for what they give you. For a lot of charities, that's what turns a donation into a more generous one.

A few things to know. Being a registered charity doesn't automatically make you a DGR. It's a separate endorsement with its own categories, and your purposes and activities have to fit one of them. It also brings governance and reporting obligations along with it. And if you're setting up something new, a foundation or a fund, it's far easier to build DGR in from the start than to retrofit it later.

If you want to work out whether your organisation is eligible, or you're putting something new together, our not-for-profit team can help.

There's a line in Ecclesiastes that strikes a chord with us."Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might."...
24/08/2026

There's a line in Ecclesiastes that strikes a chord with us.

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." (Ecclesiastes 9:10)

It's a verse about wholeheartedness. The idea isn't to take on more, just to do what's already in front of you properly, with real care, because it's worth doing well. For us that means treating every matter and every client the same way, on the busy days as much as the quiet ones.

Whatever's on your plate this week, we hope you find some purpose in doing it well.

Your Will should keep up with your life, but most people sign one and never look at it again. Swipe through for three si...
21/08/2026

Your Will should keep up with your life, but most people sign one and never look at it again. Swipe through for three signs it's due for a review. If any of them land, our wills and estates team can help you sort it.

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Paul Neville from Senior Associate to Special Counsel!Paul’s consistency in...
20/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Paul Neville from Senior Associate to Special Counsel!

Paul’s consistency in delivering excellent client outcomes, deep technical expertise, and diligence across every matter make him an invaluable member of our firm. Beyond his exceptional work ethic, his integrity, care for our clients, and compassionate character make him a brilliant leader both within Vocare Law and in the broader community.

Please join us in celebrating Paul's milestone and wishing him continued success in his new role!

19/08/2026

Good legal advice isn’t just about knowing the law.
It’s about clarity, trust, and understanding what really matters.
That’s the approach we bring to our work, every day. If you want legal advice you can trust, call us today on 1300-VOC-LAW (1300-862-529).

Meet Jessica Lipsett, one of our Directors, and a good reminder that there's a real person behind every lawyer. Away fr...
17/08/2026

Meet Jessica Lipsett, one of our Directors, and a good reminder that there's a real person behind every lawyer.

Away from the desk she runs on coffee, gets out into nature whenever she can, and is firmly a cat person. At work, she's one of the people we hand our most complex matters to.

Jessica’s whole career has been focused on the charity and not-for-profit sector. She helps organisations like churches, schools and aid agencies with how they're set up and structured, their governance, their regulatory compliance, and the tricky disputes that sometimes come with the work. She's admitted in both the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia, serves on charity and not-for-profit law reform committees with the Queensland Law Society and the Law Council of Australia, and regularly trains others across the sector. She also sits on charity boards, so she understands these organisations from the inside.

That's the combination we care about at Vocare. Serious expertise, from people who are easy to talk to. And, in Jessica's case, very well caffeinated.

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