Legal support
If you are homeless and experiencing discrimination, you can do something about it.
Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland
The commission deals with discrimination complaints and breaches of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 in Queensland. Their information brochures explain the complaint process and the types of unfair treatment that the commission deals with.
Find out how to make a complaint.
Contact the commission:
- Phone—1300 130 670 (free call from anywhere in Queensland)
- Visit an office in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville or Cairns
Free legal help
Legal Aid Queensland
Free legal help is available to Queenslanders who cannot afford a private lawyer.
Legal Aid can help with legal information, advice and representation for youth and adults in:
- Civil law (including anti-discrimination)
- Criminal law
- Family law
- Child protection
Find out how it works.
Contact Legal Aid:
• Phone—1300 651 188 (local call costs)
• Visit an office
Queensland Law Society (QLS)
Eligible people can access a ‘Pro Bono Scheme’ which is free legal help for issues such as discrimination (not family law or criminal matters).
For more information contact the QLS Pro Bono Coordinator:
- Phone: (07) 3846 6318
- Email: referral@qpilch.org.au
- Online: www.qpilch.org.au
Homeless Person’s Legal Clinic
The Homeless Person’s Legal Clinic (HPLC) offers free legal advice and help for homeless or those at risk of homelessness
Contact them:
- Phone: (07) 3846 6317
- Email: hplc@qpilch.org.au
Community legal centres
Community legal centres offer free legal advice for people who cannot afford their own legal representation.
Helpful resources
- Homeless Persons Information Queensland (HPIQ)—information about housing and where to get food, showers and clothing.
- Brisbane Homelessness Service Centre—free legal advice for homeless.
- Homeless Connect program—runs twice a year in Brisbane to give free services to the homeless (or those at risk) including legal advice.
- Womens Infolink—free information and referrals to government and community services for women.
- Free legal advice in Queensland
- Micah Projects—a community organisation offering help and advocacy to individuals and families.
