Women’s Legal Service Rural, Regional & Remote legal advice
Free legal advice for women living in remote Queensland who are experiencing violence or disadvantage. Assistance can be provided in Family Law and Domestic Violence matters including: separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child support, property matters, family dispute resolution, child protection. Their social workers also provide emotional and practical support to women as they work through legal issues such as domestic violence, children’s issues, separation and divorce.
Website:
https://www.wlsq.org.auPhone:
1800 457 117North Queensland Women’s Legal Service Mackay (Skype)
NQWLS (North Queensland Women's Legal Service) is a free and confidential service providing legal advice and referrals for women provided by a female lawyer. Areas include domestic violence, family law, defacto matters, discrimination, sexual assault, child protection and victim assist. Face to face and online meeting options are available. Main phone 1800 244 504.
Website:
https://www.nqwls.com.auPhone:
07 4953 1788North Queensland Women’s Legal Service Cairns Office
NQWLS (North Queensland Women's Legal Service) is a free and confidential service providing legal advice and referrals for women provided by a female lawyer. Areas include domestic violence, family law, defacto matters, discrimination, sexual assault, child protection and victim assist. Face to face and online meeting options are available. Main phone 1800 244 504.
Website:
https://www.nqwls.com.auPhone:
(07) 4033 5825North Queensland Women’s Legal Service
NQWLS (North Queensland Women's Legal Service) is a free and confidential service providing legal advice and referrals for women provided by a female lawyer. Areas include domestic violence, family law, defacto matters, discrimination, sexual assault, child protection and victim assist. Face to face and online meeting options are available. Main phone 1800 244 504.
Website:
https://www.nqwls.com.auPhone:
1800 244 504North Queensland Women’s Legal Service Townsville Office
NQWLS (North Queensland Women's Legal Service) is a free and confidential service providing legal advice and referrals for women provided by a female lawyer. Areas include domestic violence, family law, defacto matters, discrimination, sexual assault, child protection and victim assist. Face to face and online meeting options are available. Main phone 1800 244 504.
Website:
https://www.nqwls.com.auPhone:
(07) 4772 5400Policelink
Policelink is a phone service to report a non-urgent incident to Queensland Police for a crime has already happened.
Phone:
131444QSTARS (Queensland Statewide Tenant Advice and Referral Service)
QSTARS is a free independent advice and referral service for Queensland renters. They provide specialist advice for tenants who live in any type of rental accommodation, including share-houses, caravan parks (including manufactured homes) and boarding houses.
Website:
https://www.qstars.org.auPhone:
1300 744 263Queensland Ombudsman
The Queensland Ombudsman investigates complaints from people who believe they have been treated unfairly or unreasonably by a Queensland public agency (e.g. schools, hospitals, local councils) to determine whether they have been unlawful, unreasonable, improperly discriminatory or otherwise wrong.
Website:
https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.auPhone:
07 3005 7000Roma Community Legal Service (RCLS) Roma
A not for profit organisation that provide free legal advice and limited representation in generalist legal matters, with a focus on Civil and Family Law, in addition to providing Legal and Advocacy support to clients with a disability facing the Criminal Justice System
Website:
https://www.tasclaw.com.auPhone:
07 4523 6600Suncoast Community Legal Service
A free community legal service that can provide advice and information of general, family and civil law. Outreach services are also available in Caloundra, Landsborough, Maleny, Noosa, Maroochydore, Pomona and Nambour. An appointment is necessary.
Phone:
07 5443 7827TASC - Toowoomba Community Legal Service Toowoomba
A not for profit organisation that provide free legal advice and limited representation to eligible clients in generalist legal matters, with a focus on Civil and Family Law (with the exception of Property Settlements). Services including initial consultation, advice, referral to private solicitors or other avenues of legal assistance; help with the preparation of Court documents and the provision of self-help material to assist people who need to represent themselves in Court.
Website:
https://www.tasclaw.com.auPhone:
07 4616 9700TASC - Toowoomba Community Legal Service Warwick
A not for profit organisation that provide free legal advice and limited representation to eligible clients in generalist legal matters, with a focus on Civil and Family Law (with the exception of Property Settlements). Services including initial consultation, advice, referral to private solicitors or other avenues of legal assistance; help with the preparation of Court documents and the provision of self-help material to assist people who need to represent themselves in Court.
Website:
https://www.tasclaw.com.auPhone:
07 4616 9700Taylor Street Community Legal Service
Provides free (not means tested) legal advice (by appointment), referral and information, with a priority to assist people experiencing hardship or vulnerable to disadvantage.
Phone:
07 4194 2663Women’s Legal Service
Free legal advice for women experiencing violence or disadvantage. Assistance can be provided in Family Law and Domestic Violence matters including: separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child support, property matters, family dispute resolution, child protection. Their social workers also provide emotional and practical support to women as they work through legal issues such as domestic violence, children’s issues, separation and divorce.
Website:
https://www.wlsq.org.auPhone:
1800 957 957Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA)
The RTA (Residential Tenancies Authority) is state government statutory authority that provides tenancy information and support, dispute resolution, and bond management for anyone renting a house, unit, share house, room, caravan or houseboat. Advice and information is available for every stage of tenancy, from choosing a property to contracts, bond and rental, ending a tenancy and bond return.
Website:
https://www.rta.qld.gov.auPhone:
1300 366 311Legal Aid Queensland Mount Isa office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 4437 4900Legal Aid Queensland Indigenous Information
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
1300 650 143Legal Aid Queensland Natural disaster legal help
Legal Aid Queensland can provide legal help if you have been affected by bushfires, cyclones, storms, floods, or other severe weather or natural disaster. They also have factsheets and guides available with information about making an insurance claim after a natural disaster or severe weather. Call to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
1300 527 700Legal Aid Queensland Youth Legal Advice
Legal Aid Queensland can provide help to young people (under 18 or people with a childrens court matter) to talk to a lawyer for free about bail, diversionary options, being charged with an offence, applying for legal aid (getting legal representation), talking to police, and youth justice issues. This is available for youth who have been arrested and are in the watch house pending a police interview, given a notice to appear or have been released on watch house bail or asked to attend a police station to give an interview.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
1800 527 527Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
1300 65 11 88Legal Aid Queensland Rockhampton office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 4921 6500Legal Aid Queensland Southport office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 5671 7700Legal Aid Queensland Toowoomba office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 4591 8200Legal Aid Queensland Townsville office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 4758 5300Legal Aid Queensland Woodridge office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 3287 8200LGBTI Legal Service
LGBTI Legal Service provides free and confidential legal advice for those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or intersex. In-person, telephone or videoconference consultations are available for family law, domestic violence, surrogacy and parenting rights, criminal law (including victim support), employment law, gender identity, civil law, administrative law and government decisions, discrimination and human rights issues.
Website:
https://www.lgbtilegalservice.org.auPhone:
3124 7160Mackay Regional Community Legal Centre
Mackay Regional Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice and limited casework assistance for the benefit of disadvantaged and marginalised people to create a more just society. Appointment required.
Solicitors are available Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, and two evenings a month (5:35-8pm).
Website:
https://www.mrclc.com.auPhone:
07 4953 1211Maruma-Li Mari Outreach Service Roma
Maruma-li Mari Outreach Service provides culturally sensitive advice and casework in legal issues, legal assistance in sexual assault cases, Domestic violence protection orders (applications, extensions and variations), Family law, Victims compensation claims, information support and referral, education and training on family violence and sexual assault issues, assistance in understanding the court system.
Phone:
07 4620 1000Neighbourhood Centre
The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre provides a range of community support services that enhance the capacity of the commuity.
Phone:
07 4786 3872Legal Aid Queensland Maroochydore office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 5451 6900Caxton Legal Centre
Caxton Legal Centre provides free legal help for people who are disadvantaged or on a low income. They can assist with legal problems such as family law, domestic violence, criminal law, car accidents, traffic offences, SPER debts, victims of crime, loans between friends and more. Call to make an appointment.
Website:
https://www.caxton.org.auPhone:
3214 6333Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Bundaberg office
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
07 4152 8044Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Charleville
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
07 4654 1721Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Gladstone
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
0418 613 147Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Southport
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
07 5532 6988Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Hervey Bay
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
07 4128 2488Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Mackay
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
07 4953 4058Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Maroochydore
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
07 5452 7633Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Murgon
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
07 4168 1944Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS)
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
1800 012 255Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Rockhampton
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
07 4927 5711Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Toowoomba
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
07 4659 7822Barambah Local Justice Group
Barambah Local Justice Group provides legal assistance for indigenous offenders, and aims to address law and order issues in a way that indigenous communities understand in relation to their customs.
Phone:
07 4168 1190Basic Rights Queensland (BRQ)
BRQ (Basic Rights Queensland) provides free advice and legal services for people with social security or disability discrimination issues. They'll let you know where you stand and, if an incorrect decision has been made, what to do about it.
Website:
https://www.brq.org.auPhone:
1800 358 511Cairns Community Legal Centre
Cairns Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice, information and referrals for disadvantaged members of the community. Areas of law include family, guardianship, criminal, discrimination, elder abuse, consumer law, traffic and other matters. Outreach locations include Mareeba, Atherton, Innisfail.
Website:
https://www.cclc.org.auPhone:
1800 062 608Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) Thursday Island office
ATSILS (Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Legal Service) provides free legal services, specialising in criminal, civil and family law matters.
Website:
https://www.atsils.org.auPhone:
07 4069 1091Commonwealth Ombudsman
The Commonwealth Ombudsman investigates complaints from people who believe they have been treated unfairly or unreasonably by an Australian Government agency (e.g. Australian Tax Office, Centrelink, Child Support) to determine whether they have been unlawful, unreasonable, improperly discriminatory or otherwise wrong.
Website:
https://www.ombudsman.gov.auPhone:
1300 362 072Community Legal Centres Queensland
Community Legal Centres Queensland provide initial consultation on most matters of law to any member of the
community free of charge.
Website:
https://www.communitylegalqld.org.auPhone:
3392 0092Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers is a volunteer run charity (not run by the police). They provide information to help solve a crime that has already happened. Calls are completely anonymous.
Website:
https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.auPhone:
1800 333 000Gladstone Community Legal Advice Program
Gladstone Community Legal Advice Program providers free initial face-to-face and/or phone consultations for legal advice and information, with advice and support with basic legal forms, documents and letters. Topics cover family and civil law, traffic matters, employment law, neighbourhood disputes, and more. Appointment only.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Listings/Find-a-lawyer/Gladstone-Community-Legal-Advice-ProgramPhone:
07 4976 6300Homeless Persons’ Legal Clinic (HPLC) by LawRight (formerly QPILCH)
HPLC (Homeless Person's Legal Clinic) offers free legal advice and lhelp for homeless or those at risk of homelessness. Call to find the location and time that best suits you (some locations are only available to residents)
Website:
https://www.lawright.org.auPhone:
3846 6317Legal Aid Queensland Brisbane office (head office)
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 3182 5182Legal Aid Queensland Bundaberg office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 4331 7400Legal Aid Queensland Caboolture office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 5293 2000Legal Aid Queensland Cairns office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 4252 6800Legal Aid Queensland Inala office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 3723 2300Legal Aid Queensland Ipswich office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 3817 4800Legal Aid Queensland Mackay
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
1300 65 11 88Legal Aid Queensland Mackay office
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
Website:
https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.auPhone:
(07) 4889 8600Legal Aid Queensland Maroochydore
Legal Aid Queensland gives legal help to financially disadvantaged Queenslanders about criminal, family and civil law matters. Call, drop in, or visit online to confirm your eligibility and get the help you require.
