This year, Women’s Legal Service Qld (WLSQ) is commemorating a remarkable milestone – our 40th anniversary.
Four decades ago, a courageous group of women recognised the barriers women faced in accessing justice and the issue of domestic violence across our community.
In October 1984, over 40 women crowded into the front room of Women’s House, with many sitting on the floor and spilling onto the verandah. No one anticipated such an overwhelming turnout, but it was a powerful testament to the urgent need for positive social change. These women, diverse in age, skills, and background, shared a common agenda for justice and equality. From that moment on, WLSQ was born.
Since then, WLSQ has provided free, specialist assistance to over 150,000 women impacted by domestic and family violence and utilised client experience in advocating for policy and law reform.
From our humble beginnings, WLSQ now has five offices and employs over 90 staff, engages 140+ volunteers and collaborates with pro-bono, community, and corporate allies – all integral to our mission of accessible legal and social justice.
Join us in commemorating 40 years of advocacy, empowerment, and progress for women across Queensland. We are currently creating a very special 40th anniversary documentary in recognition of our Founders and the service. The documentary will be released in late November.
In the meantime, please watch the For Her, With Her documentary trailer for a sneak preview.
On Thursday 17th October the bridges across Brisbane will shine purple to commemorate our 40th anniversary, raise awareness about domestic violence and unite our community as we work together to help end violence against women.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. You are helping to create safer futures for more women and children across Queensland 💜
If you have media enquiries regarding the documentary, please contact Danyelle Britz: [email protected] or 0408 410 930.
WLSQ acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work, particularly the Turrbul, Yuggera, Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi, Ugarapul peoples and the Yugambeh Language Region on whose lands our offices sit. We recognise their continuing connection to this Country, its waters, and culture. We acknowledge that their sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, and we especially honour First Nations women and the traditions they carry.
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