Women’s Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ) is a community legal centre offering free legal assistance for women who need help with domestic and family violence, family separation or divorce matters, parenting, child safety matters, and the protection of counselling notes in sexual assault cases.
Initially, the best way for clients to contact us is by calling our Helpline on 1800 957 957. Our team of specially trained female intake officers can support them to make an appointment with a lawyer, if appropriate, or provide information about other services. The WLSQ Helpline is staffed Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm.
WLSQ do not regularly represent clients in ongoing matters, but we do have several programs and specialised services clients may be eligible for. Our team will assess a client’s eligibility for our programs when they call our Helpline, when we receive their referral, or after a lawyer provides advice.
If you would like to refer a client for legal assistance, or you think they may be eligible for one of our programs or services please use the online or PDF referral form below.
You can find links to more information about our programs and referral options on this page.
To make a referral to WLSQ on behalf of a client, you can choose to either:
Complete the interactive online referral form.
Complete the PDF on your device or print it out and complete it by hand, then email it to referrals@wlsq.org.au.
Download and print our resources to provide to clients wanting to know more about WLSQ.
Download and print the WLSQ poster to display for your clients.
Download and print the WLSQ flyer to hand out to clients.
Australia’s legal systems can be challenging and complex to navigate.
Our resources can help you to understand the basics and what to expect to help you feel more confident and better prepared.
WLSQ respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, particularly the Turrbul, Jagera and Kabi Kabi peoples and the Yugambeh Language Region on whose lands our offices sit. We pay our deepest respects to elders, past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We especially honour First Nations women and the traditions they carry.
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