Support services for attending court

Part of the Attending court topic

Find support services to help you attend court.


  • Queensland Government

Queensland Intermediary Scheme

The Queensland Intermediary Scheme (QIS) aims to overcome communication barriers and create a more accessible justice system by facilitating the communication of evidence that may not otherwise be heard. The QIS is one of a number of special measures to help vulnerable witnesses.

See the Queensland Intermediary Scheme on the Queensland Courts website.

  • Non-government organisation

Court Link

Court Link is an integrated court assessment, referral and support program. It assists participants by connecting them with treatment and support services to address housing, employment, drug and alcohol, health and other social needs.

See Court Link on the Queensland Courts website.

  • Non-government organisation

Interpreter services

Queensland Courts provide third party interpreter services to assist people who have difficulty communicating:

  • English interpreters
  • Sign language interpreters.

See getting an interpreter on the Queensland Courts website.

  • Non-government organisation

Protect all children today (PACT)

PACT is a dedicated group of professionally supported volunteers that supports victims of crime. Volunteers are trained to assist you before, during and after the court proceedings.

See the PACT website


Managed by: Department of Justice

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