The Women`s Legal Service Queensland (WLS) provides free legal and social assistance in cases of domestic violence, complex family law and sexual assault to women and people who live in Queensland and identify as women. Free legal advice for women on family law, domestic violence and/or child protection. The Women`s Rights Unit is headed by women for women. Support is provided by lawyers and social workers during the day and several evenings a week. The unit is interested in all areas of law affecting women, but is very interested in family law and domestic violence issues. The unit is actively involved in community education and legislative reform campaigns aimed at improving the treatment of women through the legal system. WLS provides free legal aid to Queensland women suffering from domestic violence, complex family law and sexual assault WLS does not provide legal aid to men. They do not deal with criminal cases. WLS is a Queensland-wide service, with face-to-face appointments limited to the Brisbane area.
The administration and reception cannot provide legal advice. If a customer needs advice, they should contact the helpline. A range of services to support women, including counselling, representation and support in court. Services to help women solve their legal problems. These services are provided by experienced lawyers who are experts in specific areas of law. Anti-Discrimination Unit Consumer Protection Unit Child Care Unit Family Law Lawyers Family Law Team Legal Services Violence prevention and advocacy Legal aid for women in the area of domestic violence For women living in the Beenleigh area, Logan or Woodridge, a convenience service is organized every Monday at the Beenleigh Magistrates` Court. All bookings for personal legal advice are made through the Domestic Violence Assistance Programme, Beenleigh on (07) 3807 7622. Priority is given to women at risk to safety and those who are more disadvantaged.
You can also send us an email to add your service to the search or notify us of any errors. Rural, regional and remote legal advice 1800 457 117 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Tuesday If you require additional confidential support and assistance with your question or problem, please contact the Women`s Infolink service by email at women@qld.gov.au or by phone at 1800 177 577 (toll-free, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.). For the safety and comfort of their guests, WLS is a women-only space. If you are in an emergency or life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000) for police, fire or ambulance, at any time, day or night. Nationwide Legal Helpline 1800 WLS WLS (1800 957 957) 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday.