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Holiday Closure Period

From midday Friday 19th of December 2025 until midday on Monday 12 January 2026.

 

We will not be providing services until we reopen in 2026

We appreciate that the holiday period is a difficult time of year for our community and this may be exacerbated by the stress of legal problems. If you need legal assistance during this period you can contact Legal Aid Queensland on 1300 65 11 88 for information and guidance. Please note that they will be closed between 2pm on 24 December 2024 and 2 January 2025.

 

If you are experiencing distress, the following services offer free phone peer and crisis support by telephone:

  • Lifeline (Crisis support) – 13 11 14
  • QLife (LGBTIQA+ peer telephone support) – 1800 184 527, 3pm-midnight every day.
  • Headspace (Youth mental health support) – 1800 650 890
  • 13YARN Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis support

Please reach out to us in the New Year.

 

LGBTI Legal Service

LGBTI Legal Service is a non-profit community legal service. The Service recognises the difficulties faced by LGBTIQA+ community and strives to provide access to justice and legal assistance to all Queenslanders within the LGBTIQA+ community.  The service also endeavours to regularly provide community legal education activities and resources in order to increase awareness of legal rights and issues relating to the LGBTIQA+ community in Queensland. The Service includes a Law Reform division which is actively involved in advocating for law reform and human rights affecting the LGBTIQA+ community. Read more about our involvement in Law Reform here.

What we do

The LGBTI Legal Service provides legal advice and information to anyone who identifies as LGBTIQA+ and lives in QLD. Our solicitors have specific skills, interest and understanding of LGBTIQA+ legal issues and the barriers experienced by LGBTIQA+ peoples in accessing the legal system.

Our unique Service creates a safe space for members of the LGBTIQA+ community to receive discrete and confidential legal assistance from lawyers with specific skills to deal with matters that affect the LGBTIQA+ community.

What we can do

The LGBTI Legal Service can provide advice on matters relating to family law, domestic violence, criminal law, discrimination and human rights, employment, gender identity, surrogacy and parenting rights, administrative law and general civil law.

What we cannot

The LGBTI Legal Service cannot provide advice on matters relating to: commercial law, immigration and visas, taxation law, personal injuries, medical negligence or investments.

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  • We stand with the transgender community, especially our young people, who are impacted by the Government’s decision today. We will continue to fight for trans young people’s access to healthcare. If this news is distressing please contact the following the support services. Lifeline (Crisis support) – 13 11 14 QLife (LGBTIQA+ peer telephone support) – 1800 184 527, 3pm-midnight every day. Headspace (Youth mental health support) – 1800 650 890 13YARN Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis support If you are impacted by this decision please contact us in the new year, we reopen on 12th of January
  • LGBTI Legal Service will be hiring new solicitors in 2026! Keen an eye out for more information in the new year!
  • Our office will be closed from 12pm today until 10am on Monday 12 January 2026. If you need legal assistance during this time, please contact Legal Aid Queensland on 1300 65 11 88. We wish you all a very happy holiday break!
  • We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
  • No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
  • Today our team joined other LGBTIQA+ health, welfare and advocacy organisations at Parliament House in Meanjin. We came together to present Parliament with a petition of 15,681 signatures, urgently calling for the reinstatement of gender-affirming care for young people. For more information about your rights, or about how you can support our work, call LGBTI Legal Service on (07) 3124 7160, or visit us at www.lgbtilegalservice.org.au
  • It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
  • It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
  • Intersex Awareness Day may be over, but the work continues. Keep learning. Keep sharing. Keep advocating. Intersex people deserve visibility, inclusion, rights, and respect—every day of the year. We are proud to be an ally and to stand in solidarity with our intersex friends. If you haven’t signed the Darlington Statement yet, visit www.darlington.org.au. Would you like to learn more about intersex issues? Visit our friends at InterAction for Health and Human Rights at www.interaction.org.au. Would you like to understand about intersex variations or seek support? Visit the InterLink Resource Hub to Resource Hub – INTERLINK. Are you a member of the intersex community and seeking to connect with others? Visit Intersex Peer Support Australia at www.isupport.org.au. Are you a business, institution or organisation and seeking training for your team about intersex inclusion? Visit Yellow Tick – A project of the Darlington Consortium #IntersexAwarenessDay2025 #IntersexAlly #IntersexAllySplashout #Proudtobeanintersexally #StandWithIntersex #IntersexSolidarity #BeyondTheDay #IntersexEveryday
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We stand with the transgender community, especially our young people, who are impacted by the Government’s decision today. We will continue to fight for trans young people’s access to healthcare. If this news is distressing please contact the following the support services. Lifeline (Crisis support) – 13 11 14 QLife (LGBTIQA+ peer telephone support) – 1800 184 527, 3pm-midnight every day. Headspace (Youth mental health support) – 1800 650 890 13YARN Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis support If you are impacted by this decision please contact us in the new year, we reopen on 12th of January
We stand with the transgender community, especially our young people, who are impacted by the Government’s decision today. We will continue to fight for trans young people’s access to healthcare. If this news is distressing please contact the following the support services. Lifeline (Crisis support) – 13 11 14 QLife (LGBTIQA+ peer telephone support) – 1800 184 527, 3pm-midnight every day. Headspace (Youth mental health support) – 1800 650 890 13YARN Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis support If you are impacted by this decision please contact us in the new year, we reopen on 12th of January
We stand with the transgender community, especially our young people, who are impacted by the Government’s decision today. We will continue to fight for trans young people’s access to healthcare. If this news is distressing please contact the following the support services. Lifeline (Crisis support) – 13 11 14 QLife (LGBTIQA+ peer telephone support) – 1800 184 527, 3pm-midnight every day. Headspace (Youth mental health support) – 1800 650 890 13YARN Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis support If you are impacted by this decision please contact us in the new year, we reopen on 12th of January
We stand with the transgender community, especially our young people, who are impacted by the Government’s decision today. We will continue to fight for trans young people’s access to healthcare. If this news is distressing please contact the following the support services. Lifeline (Crisis support) – 13 11 14 QLife (LGBTIQA+ peer telephone support) – 1800 184 527, 3pm-midnight every day. Headspace (Youth mental health support) – 1800 650 890 13YARN Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis support If you are impacted by this decision please contact us in the new year, we reopen on 12th of January
We stand with the transgender community, especially our young people, who are impacted by the Government’s decision today. We will continue to fight for trans young people’s access to healthcare. If this news is distressing please contact the following the support services. Lifeline (Crisis support) – 13 11 14 QLife (LGBTIQA+ peer telephone support) – 1800 184 527, 3pm-midnight every day. Headspace (Youth mental health support) – 1800 650 890 13YARN Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis support If you are impacted by this decision please contact us in the new year, we reopen on 12th of January
We stand with the transgender community, especially our young people, who are impacted by the Government’s decision today. We will continue to fight for trans young people’s access to healthcare. If this news is distressing please contact the following the support services. Lifeline (Crisis support) – 13 11 14 QLife (LGBTIQA+ peer telephone support) – 1800 184 527, 3pm-midnight every day. Headspace (Youth mental health support) – 1800 650 890 13YARN Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis support If you are impacted by this decision please contact us in the new year, we reopen on 12th of January
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We stand with the transgender community, especially our young people, who are impacted by the Government’s decision today. We will continue to fight for trans young people’s access to healthcare. If this news is distressing please contact the following the support services. Lifeline (Crisis support) – 13 11 14 QLife (LGBTIQA+ peer telephone support) – 1800 184 527, 3pm-midnight every day. Headspace (Youth mental health support) – 1800 650 890 13YARN Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis support If you are impacted by this decision please contact us in the new year, we reopen on 12th of January
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LGBTI Legal Service will be hiring new solicitors in 2026! Keen an eye out for more information in the new year!
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Our office will be closed from 12pm today until 10am on Monday 12 January 2026. If you need legal assistance during this time, please contact Legal Aid Queensland on 1300 65 11 88. We wish you all a very happy holiday break!
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We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
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We thank you for another year of support of LGBTI Legal Service!
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No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
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No one should have to experience violence, but help is available if you have. Contact LGBTI Legal Service for legal advice about the Victim Assist Queensland scheme and how it may apply to you.
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Today our team joined other LGBTIQA+ health, welfare and advocacy organisations at Parliament House in Meanjin. We came together to present Parliament with a petition of 15,681 signatures, urgently calling for the reinstatement of gender-affirming care for young people. For more information about your rights, or about how you can support our work, call LGBTI Legal Service on (07) 3124 7160, or visit us at www.lgbtilegalservice.org.au
Today our team joined other LGBTIQA+ health, welfare and advocacy organisations at Parliament House in Meanjin. We came together to present Parliament with a petition of 15,681 signatures, urgently calling for the reinstatement of gender-affirming care for young people. For more information about your rights, or about how you can support our work, call LGBTI Legal Service on (07) 3124 7160, or visit us at www.lgbtilegalservice.org.au
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Today our team joined other LGBTIQA+ health, welfare and advocacy organisations at Parliament House in Meanjin. We came together to present Parliament with a petition of 15,681 signatures, urgently calling for the reinstatement of gender-affirming care for young people. For more information about your rights, or about how you can support our work, call LGBTI Legal Service on (07) 3124 7160, or visit us at www.lgbtilegalservice.org.au
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It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
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It's Trans Awareness Week! If you are under 18, trans, and your parents aren't supportive, you can access free and confidential legal advice about socially and legally affirming your gender.
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It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
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It's Trans Awareness Week! Did you know that you have the right to have your gender identity and correct pronouns respected at work, school and in public life?
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Intersex Awareness Day may be over, but the work continues. Keep learning. Keep sharing. Keep advocating. Intersex people deserve visibility, inclusion, rights, and respect—every day of the year. We are proud to be an ally and to stand in solidarity with our intersex friends. If you haven’t signed the Darlington Statement yet, visit www.darlington.org.au. Would you like to learn more about intersex issues? Visit our friends at InterAction for Health and Human Rights at www.interaction.org.au. Would you like to understand about intersex variations or seek support? Visit the InterLink Resource Hub to Resource Hub – INTERLINK. Are you a member of the intersex community and seeking to connect with others? Visit Intersex Peer Support Australia at www.isupport.org.au. Are you a business, institution or organisation and seeking training for your team about intersex inclusion? Visit Yellow Tick – A project of the Darlington Consortium #IntersexAwarenessDay2025 #IntersexAlly #IntersexAllySplashout #Proudtobeanintersexally #StandWithIntersex #IntersexSolidarity #BeyondTheDay #IntersexEveryday
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Intersex Awareness Day may be over, but the work continues. Keep learning. Keep sharing. Keep advocating. Intersex people deserve visibility, inclusion, rights, and respect—every day of the year. We are proud to be an ally and to stand in solidarity with our intersex friends. If you haven’t signed the Darlington Statement yet, visit www.darlington.org.au. Would you like to learn more about intersex issues? Visit our friends at InterAction for Health and Human Rights at www.interaction.org.au. Would you like to understand about intersex variations or seek support? Visit the InterLink Resource Hub to Resource Hub – INTERLINK. Are you a member of the intersex community and seeking to connect with others? Visit Intersex Peer Support Australia at www.isupport.org.au. Are you a business, institution or organisation and seeking training for your team about intersex inclusion? Visit Yellow Tick – A project of the Darlington Consortium #IntersexAwarenessDay2025 #IntersexAlly #IntersexAllySplashout #Proudtobeanintersexally #StandWithIntersex #IntersexSolidarity #BeyondTheDay #IntersexEveryday
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