First Nations Women's Legal Services NQ

First Nations Women's Legal Services NQ helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in North Queensland with legal problems. It gives legal advice, takes on casework and represents women in court.

The service advises on family law, child protection, domestic and family violence, separation, child support, victims assistance and discrimination. It also runs outreach clinics and community legal education workshops.

The service aims to reach women who might otherwise not get legal help. It also makes law reform submissions and refers women to other legal services when needed. Women can call the free line on 1800 082 600 or book a face-to-face appointment in Townsville.

The service has its office on Level 3, 42 Sturt Street, Townsville. It serves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Townsville and makes outreach visits to rural and remote areas across North Queensland, depending on capacity and need.

The service works only with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Its core work is legal advice, casework including court representation, outreach clinics and community legal education workshops. It advises on family law, child protection, domestic and family violence, separation, child support, victims assistance and discrimination. It also makes law reform submissions.