LGBTI Legal Service

18/04/2025

Happy Nonbinary Parents Day! Learn more about your legal rights and responsibilities

All nonbinary people are protected under QLD anti discrimination laws, including pregnant people and parents

Contact the LGBTI Legal Service for free legal advice

02/01/2025

WE'RE HIRING! Three exciting opportunities to join our team are available now.

Use your skills and community connections to bridge access to justice gaps for the LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community in Queensland, and enjoy a diverse and dynamic mix of work in an inclusive and affirming workplace.

Join our team in Kurilpa (South Brisbane) or our new Principal Solicitor on Darumbal Country (Rockhampton). As a statewide service we care deeply about providing service access and employment opportunities to community members right across Queensland - if you live in a rural or regional area please reach out to discuss options.

Applications close midnight Sunday 12 January.

More information via Ethical Jobs.

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* paralegal / peer navigator
* lawyer / senior lawyer
LOCATION: Brisbane and Rockhampton.
Applicants from regional Qld welcome.
Flexible working options available

08/10/2024

We've been up in Gimuy for the incredible Cairns Pride Festival and took the opportunity to catch up with our sibling CLCs Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc and North Queensland Women's Legal Service to talk about access to justice for LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people in Far North Queensland.

Great turnout from the team (particularly heading into a long weekend), and we're looking forward to continuing these vital co-learning conversations.

07/10/2024

07/10/2024

We had a great time at Cairns Pride Festival Fair Day.

Great to connect with so many community members and community services, including Cairns Sexual Health Service Pflag+ Cairns and QC Gimuy - Cairns

So often we hear people stop and say "wow, we have our own legal service!"... "that is so great / so needed". Getting out on the road to our regional Pride events is not just a great deal of fun, it's a great way to help get the word out that we're here for all our community no matter where you live or what issues you're facing.

We're running a drop in legal advice session on Wednesday at the QC Gimuy office from 10am - 4pm. Pop in or give us a call on 3124 7160, or request legal help through our website form.

Finally, huge thanks and big gratitude to all of the volunteers who made the magic happen, and check out the other events on the Cairns Pride Festival page.

05/10/2024

Another gorgeous Gimuy morning for the Pride Stride march along the Cairns Esplanade had some great chats whilst we meandered along and some heartening displays of allyship from passersby.

If you're in Cairns, head to the Tanks Arts Centre between 10am - 4pm for the Pride Fair Day, we'll have a stall and time for a chat.

We'll also be at the QC office in Parramatta Park on Wednesday for drop in advice sessions.

03/10/2024

We're up in gorgeous Gimuy this weekend for the Cairns Pride Festival!

Catch Jo and Billie at the
🎨Pride Art Exhibition Opening (Friday Night at the Tank Arts Centre)
☕Q***r Coffee Catch-up (Saturday 11am at Tosca's Pizzeria)
🎉Pride Fair Day (Sunday 10am-4pm at Tank Arts Centre)

Check out this incredible calendar of events put together by QC Gimuy - Cairns and the local rainbow community.

🌈✨ The Cairns Pride Festival 2024 is here! Check out the vibrant event calendar celebrating Visibility in the Tropics for our Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Q***r, Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities from October 4–12. From art exhibitions, Pride Stride, parties, and coffee catchups to trivia, Dungeons & Dragons, and more—there’s something for everyone! 🎉💃🏳️‍🌈

🗓️ Mark your calendars for these amazing events:

Pride Art Exhibition | Oct 4
Pride Stride & Q***r Coffee Catchup | Oct 5
Pride Fair Day & Night of Entertainment | Oct 6
Pride Trivia | Oct 8
Seniors Morning Tea | Oct 10
Femme Friday | Oct 11
Games Day & Tropical Pride Party | Oct 12
Let’s celebrate diversity and community together! For full details, visit cairnspridefestival.com.au 🌈✨

10/08/2024

05/08/2024

Jury's in on our Justice Beyond the Binary consultation and we're super chuffed with the feedback!

We loved organising this consultation and look forward to connecting more with the many parts of our diverse community.

We're also looking forward to sharing the Justice Beyond the Binary resource in the near future; our workshop participants were incredibly generous with their feedback and have given us lots to work with.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved and have your say!

01/08/2024

We're so thrilled to introduce you to our peer convenors: Saina, Dilsah and Mark!

Meet them at the Q&A on Monday 5 August or get in touch with them at [email protected]

The Q***r Migrant Project is a collaboration between the LGBTI Legal Service, Q***r and Trans Workers Against Violence and Third Q***r Culture.

The Q***r Migrant Project aims to nurture a collective voice for LGBTIQ+ migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to drive cultural, policy and law reform in domestic and family violence systems to better meet the needs of our intersectional communities.

The Q***r Migrant Project is supported by the Safe and Diverse Communities Grant of the Queensland Government.

31/07/2024

Today we celebrate the LGBTI Legal Service's 15th birthday!

On 31 July 2009, the LGBTI Legal Service was legally incorporated under the Queensland Associations Incorporation Act, making today our 15th year as Queensland's first, and Australia's only, dedicated community legal centre by and for LGBTIQ+ people.

A lot has changed during the last 15 years, including improvements in inclusive language. Back in 2009, "LGBTI" was best practice terminology to reflect our diverse communities.

Times change are we are changing with it; watch this space for further announcements about how you can be involved in shaping the future of the service.

29/07/2024

LGBTI Legal Service Inc. is proud to partner with Third Q***r Culture and Q***r, Trans Workers Against Violence and QPASTT to present The Q***r Migrant Project!

This is a project for LGBTIQ+ refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and people who are culturally diverse.

If you work with people who experience domestic and family violence OR you have similar lived experience yourself, we would love your expertise for this paid project.

We are looking for 10 people to help us develop a collective voice that will address domestic and family violence in our communities. The group will meet regularly and work with LGBTIQ+ facilitators from migrant backgrounds.

If you would like to know more, we’d love to hear from you! There is a Q&A session next Monday 5 August from 6-7pm.

More information and a link to the teams meeting is available on our Information Sheet (link in comments).

Alternatively feel free to give us a call on (07) 3124 7160 or email us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you.

Please share amongst your networks.

The Q***r Migrant Project is supported by the Safe and Diverse Communities Grant of the Queensland Government