How can I get legal help for domestic violence?
- DVConnect This will open (www.dvconnect.org) DVConnect is a 24-hour statewide domestic violence hotline that offers free, professional assistance such as counselling, intervention, transport and emergency accommodation for people in danger from a violent partner or family member.
- Get legal help This will open (www.legalaid.qld.gov.au) Legal Aid Queensland is funded by the Queensland Government to give legal help to financially disadvantaged people about criminal, family and civil law matters. Find out about Legal Aid Queensland's services and how to get legal support.
- Find a domestic and family violence support service These services provide assistance such as counselling and support to people affected by domestic and family violence, including children. Search for a support service near you.
- Support for victims of crime This will open (www.courts.qld.gov.au) Find information and support if you are, or a family member is, a victim of crime.
- Legal information and advice Find out how to find a solicitor, law firm or barrister.
- Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS) This will open (www.qifvls.com.au) Access culturally appropriate legal services, welfare and support, advocacy and community education.
- Legal help for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, find out where you can get legal advice early so the person helping you can understand your situation and give you the right advice.
- Community Legal Centres Queensland This will open (communitylegalqld.org.au) Browse the community legal centres directory by legal problem and location to find an independent, free, community legal service near you.
- Immigration and citizenship This will open (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) Learn how you can seek protection from domestic and family violence and keep your visa, and find out more about entering and leaving Australia, visas, Australian citizenship, and where you can get advice and support.
- Going to court This will open (www.courts.qld.gov.au) Find out what to do before you go to court and what happens when you go to court.
- Videos on domestic violence court process This will open (www.courts.qld.gov.au) These videos explain the court process for applying or responding to domestic violence orders.