WLS provides a welcoming environment however children cannot be taken into our legal or social work appointments. If you are bringing children with you, we recommend you bring a female support person to supervise them during your appointment.
WLS is committed to the provision of a safe environment for our clients to discuss with their WLS solicitor or social worker confidential, sensitive or private issues. It is WLS’s strong preference that any client interviews be conducted with the client by herself because of the nature of the service we provide and the sensitive or private information that may be discussed. This is to remove any impediments to the client making a full disclosure about any concerns/risks especially of domestic and/or sexual violence. For the safety and comfort of our clients WLS is a women’s only space. We do not permit men to wait in the waiting room or to attend appointments.
Women’s Legal Service only provides legal advice and assistance in the areas of domestic violence, family law, child protection, child support and sexual assault. For any other legal matters please visit the Community Legal Centres Queensland website to find a community legal centre in your area that may be able to offer free legal advice on any other matters.
For eligible clients, our Statewide Legal Advice Helpline can arrange a free 30 minute appointment with an experienced family law solicitor. Women who are eligible for an appointment can nominate a day or evening appointment, by phone or in person, subject to availability. For more information see Statewide Legal Advice Helpline. Eligible clients who come to our evening sessions will get around 30 minutes with one of our experienced volunteer family lawyers.
We are generally unable to offer legal representation, but we can provide you with helpful information to represent yourself in court. For more information on our services visit Get Help.
Women’s Legal Service’s Annerley office has street parking in Ponsonby and surrounding streets. Please note that street parking is limited to two hours.
The main entrance to the Annerley office is off Ponsonby Street.
We recommend you arrive at 5.30pm with appointments starting from 6.00pm. On arrival, you will be asked to complete an intake form and then prioritised based on your circumstances. Priority is given to urgent matters and to women experiencing immediate safety concerns. For more information visit Evening Drop-In Legal Advice.
Women’s Legal Service is easily accessible via public transport. Our building is within walking distance of several bus stops on both Ipswich Road and Annerley Road. The Service is about a 10 to 15 minute walk (uphill) from the Fairfield train station (on the Beenleigh line).
Please note that these details may change. For current transport and timetable details, please contact Translink
Women's Legal Service is a specialist community legal centre. Our solicitors and social workers can provide free advice to women in Queensland in the areas of domestic violence, family law, child protection, child support and sexual assault. We target our service to those most in need, and prioritise the safety of women and their children. Our Rural, Regional and Remote (RRR) line provides priority access to the service for women in RRR Queensland. For more information visit Rural, Regional and Remote line.
Women’s Legal Service is a women only space. Please note that we are not able to offer second opinions.
If we can’t assist, we may be able to direct you to someone who can help. You can also view our Service brochure.
Our services are free to eligible clients. For information on our services visit Get Help.
No. In providing legal advice and information, we need to collect detailed information about the matter and we need to speak directly to the person the advice concerns.
Our Annerley office is wheelchair accessible including a front entrance access ramp and internal lift.
