Through a women-centric approach, strong community presence, and a steadfast commitment to advocacy, we are working towards a safer future for women and children.

We are North Queensland Women’s Legal Service

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands of this nation, particularly those of North and Far North Queensland on which our Service operates.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and their continued connection to the land, waters and community.

We also acknowledge the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women towards truth, justice and healing of our communities.

Sovereignty was never ceded.

It was and always will be, their land.

How can we help you?

AREAS OF LAW WE CAN HELP WITH

Domestic, family & sexual violence

Family law including separation, divorce, parenting, & property

Child safety

Migration & visa matters

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS

We pay our respects to victim-survivors of domestic and family violence and violence against women.

We acknowledge their resilience and courage.

We honour those who have been lost due to domestic and family violence and their loved ones left behind.

We are a not for profit, community legal service for women living in the top half of Queensland.

Our Process

  • GET IN TOUCH WITH US

    When you first call our service, you speak to our welcome team who take some details to make sure we can help you. They ask questions about your situation so they can give your lawyer the information they need to help you. They then arrange an appointment for you to speak to a lawyer at a time that’s safe and convenient for you.

    What do I need to have ready?

    What if you can’t help me?

    What is a ‘Conflict of Interest’?

  • YOUR APPOINTMENT

    At your appointment, a lawyer listens while you describe your situation. The lawyer will ask you what questions you have. The lawyer provides advice around your current situation and will discuss your legal options with you. If you need further legal advice or help they will talk to you about your options to get this help.

    Will I always have the same lawyer?

    Can the lawyer write letters or draft documents for me?

  • ONGOING SUPPORT

    For many women, one appointment is enough to get the information they need to make a choice on how to move forward. If you need further advice and support, we may be able to provide ongoing help based on your situation. Our lawyers help with the legal support, and our client advocates help with the non-legal support.

    What can you help with?

  • CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE

    Anything you tell us during your appointment(s) is confidential. That means we won’t tell anyone what we have discussed unless you give us permission to do so. In exceptional circumstances, however, we are required by law to share some information you have shared with us due to mandatory reporting laws.

    What are mandatory reporting laws?

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We are committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, volunteers and our clients. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

We are an environmentally conscious organisation.