FIRST NATIONS WOMEN'S LEGAL SERVICES QLD
Our mission is to improve access to legal services and to promote law reform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women through advocacy and representation in the legal system.
WE PROVIDE:
HOW WE CAN HELP
Imagine you are on a beach at sunset.
Our service delivery considers that same holistic picture. The individual person may need legal help for their individual circumstances and we can give that through legal advice, support and representation.
The land the person is on, in this case, the sand, is the education we can give. Education in communities can provide grounding for many individuals.
In the background of all of this is the sunset, nature, the setting, the weather. All of this can affect the individual’s experience of the beach. We know that legal systems were not created for or by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Therefore, we aim to hold systems accountable and influence policy and the law to create a better environment for our Communities.
LEGAL HELP
Our Legal team consists of lawyers, paralegals and client support to give you quality legal help. Child protection, domestic violence and family law are our priority areas. We give legal information and advice, court representation, host legal clinics and do other discrete tasks.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Our Community and Legal teams collaborate to provide community info sessions and community legal education for community members or other stakeholders. Sharing knowledge is an important part of our work.
HOLD SYSTEMS TO ACCOUNT
Our whole team are committed to influencing laws and policies that actively work against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children. We can make submissions, write letters, participate in research projects, campaigns, and more.
WHY CHOOSE US?
We aim to create a working environment and a service environment that is free from any kind of racism and discrimination. We retain a high percentage of First Nations staff because we believe that ‘by mob, for mob’ matters and we work closely with our allies to increase our influence and to ensure culturally grounded service delivery.
Our services are free and your privacy is always protected
FREE & CONFIDENTIAL
Our lawyers specialise in child protection, domestic violence and family law. Clear advice. Strong representation.
EXPERIENCED LEGAL TEAM
We deliver legal services that respect culture, community, and lived experience. You will be treated with dignity and care.
CULTURALLY SAFE SUPPORT
We respond with care and guide you every step of the way. You are not alone.
TRUSTED SUPPORT
CONTACT US
Phone or video legal help wherever you are in Queensland.
COME TO OUR OFFICE
Face to face support at our office in a culturally safe environment. We have outreach offices by appointment for easy access to our services.
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Level 3 of Federation Place,
42 Sturt Street, Townsville City, QLD 4810 - Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 3:30pm
OUR SERVICE REGION
Our offices are located in Townsville and on Palm Island. We focus our service delivery on regional, rural and remote Queensland that may not have easy access or choice for legal help. We travel to many communities to create access to justice.
BOOK A FREE APPOINTMENT
We deliver services by phone and regularly visit communities to make legal help more accessible for those who may otherwise be unable to reach us.
CONTACT OUR TEAM
Call or email us. We will ask a couple of questions to see if we can help, or find you someone who can.
CONFIRM WE CAN HELP
We will contact you back with options about the help we can give you.
GET PERSONALISED LEGAL HELP
Speak with one of our lawyers and receive clear, practical guidance tailored to your needs.
TELL US HOW WE DID
Please let us know how your service was. We are always looking for ways to improve and serve our communities better.
MAKE A DONATION
All donations go towards outreach, community development and creating resources. We reach more women, families and communities when more people give.