Free legal help for LGBTQIA+ people in the southeast

Justice Q provides free and affirming legal assistance for LGBTQIA+ people, delivered by LGBTQIA+ lawyers. We know that many LGBTQIA+ people face barriers when seeking legal help, including concerns about discrimination, past negative experiences, and services that do not understand their lived experiences.  

Justice Q works closely with other specialist teams at SMLS to provide advice and assistance in a way which is culturally safe for LGBTIQA+ people. 

Alongside providing legal assistance, Justice Q works with LGBTQIA+ communities to improve access to justice through community education, advocacy, and social work support. Our service creates a safe and inclusive space where people can access advice, understand their rights and navigate legal issues with confidence. Whether someone is facing discrimination, family law issues, employment concerns or other legal challenges, Justice Q provides support that is grounded in dignity, respect and understanding. 

136
LGBTQIA+ people helped (2025-26)
68%
had a disability or mental health issue (2025-26)
45%
were experiencing or at risk of domestic violence (2025-26)

Specialist legal help for LGBTQIA+ communities  

Our Justice Q team works closely with other teams at South-East Monash Legal Service to provide specialist legal advice and support in culturally safe and inclusive ways. This means we can draw on the wealth of knowledge that exists across our organisation to provide world-class, culturally safe legal help.

Through Justice Q, we connect LGBTQIA+ people with a range of specialist legal services, including migration and employment law. We deliver legal support in a way that is respectful, empowering and responsive to the experiences and needs of LGBTQIA+ communities. 

Explore our programs

Sporting Change

We work with schools in the southeast to help young people understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as access legal help.

Mothers Legal Help

Our lawyers are embedded in maternal health clinics to provide mums with legal help in a private and confidential setting.

Legal help for victims of crime

We help victim-survivors of sexual assault and family violence navigate the justice system with integrated legal and social work support.

Safe Landing

We support women across Victoria who are experiencing family violence and living on temporary visas or with uncertain visa status.

Court and duty lawyer programs

We provide help to people through duty lawyer programs in courts, ensuring more people have the support they need when navigating the justice system.

Supported Connected Integrated Programs (SCIP)

Supported Connected Integrated Programs (SCIP) connects clients with lawyers, social workers and community services to provide holistic support and improve access to justice.