General Legal Assistance & Information
Basic Rights Queensland.
Basic Rights Queensland
Mon 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tue 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wed 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thu 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Fri 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
We may have volunteer positions available for the right person. Contact us to discuss
About Us
Social security law is vast, complex and frequently changing, creating confusion and uncertainty for many Centrelink recipients. Basic Rights Queensland cuts through that complexity, helping people to know where they stand and, if an incorrect decision has been made, what to do about it.
Disability discrimination is unlawful; it is also often hurtful. With staff possessing legal and human services expertise, BRQ is able to assist the person to understand and protect their rights while being sensitive to and offering support in relation to their emotional and psychological situation.
Funded by Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General and Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, BRQ has been operating for over thirty years with the support of volunteers, sponsors, donors and pro-bono assistance.
Telephone Advice Line - operational between 9.30am and 4.00pm weekdays
07 3847 5532
1800 358 511 (freecall)
We will take your details and call back at the next available opportunity.
Quick Facts About The Region
Extra Information
Wheelchair Access Yes
Online Service Yes
Phone Service Yes
Accessible By Anyone
Access Fee No fee
Age Ranges All ages
Languages If required, yes arrangements can be made.
Eligibility Notes
Anyone can receive advice but Casework is limited to those clients who are very vulnerable, unable to advocate for themselves and whether their case has merit and the limitations of our capacity.
Volunteer Notes
Our First Contact volunteers assist with intake, administration and can progress through to telephone advice. Applications for the January-June roster are accepted in November. Applications for the July-December roster are accepted in May.
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A state-wide specialist community legal centre, providing free advice, advocacy and legal services to people having problems with social security or disability discrimination.
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