Our Legal Services,

Advice & Support

We provide free legal advice and practical support across regional Queensland



TASC Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice to eligible clients across Toowoomba, Ipswich, the Darling Downs and South West Queensland, including Maranoa.


Our general legal services include information, referrals and legal advice, with a focus on empowering clients through clear explanations and practical self-help strategies wherever possible.


We deliver services from offices in Ipswich, Toowoomba, Roma and Goondiwindi, and also operate a Rural Women’s Outreach Legal Service to support people living in regional and rural communities.


Alongside individual legal assistance, our legal team contributes to community legal education and systemic advocacy through law reform.

Our legal services and areas of support

This section provides information about the legal services available at TASC and the types of legal issues we can assist with.

  • Domestic and Family Violence Law

    If you are experiencing domestic or family violence, we can help by:

    • Providing information about applying for a domestic violence order
    • Assisting you to change an existing order
    • Helping you respond to a domestic violence order made against you

  • Family Law

    Our solicitors have experience assisting clients with family law matters and work closely with family relationship centres in Toowoomba and Ipswich.


    We can provide advice, referrals and information about:

    • Divorce and separation
    • Court orders relating to children and property
    • Child contact arrangements
    • We can also help you understand court processes and assist with completing relevant documents.

  • Civil and Consumer Law

    Civil and consumer law covers a wide range of everyday legal issues.


    We can assist with:

    • Consumer complaints
    • Credit and debt matters
    • Motor vehicle accidents (property damage only)
    • Neighbourhood disputes and dividing fences
    • Peace and Good Behaviour matters
    • Guardianship and administration
    • Child protection matters

    We can also provide information and advice on negotiating with third parties (such as companies you owe money to) and help you write letters or emails.


    Where possible, we may provide advice and limited assistance for matters going to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).

  • Criminal Law (minor matters)

    TASC may be able to assist with some minor criminal matters for people facing charges in:

    • Toowoomba Magistrates Court
    • Ipswich Magistrates Court
    • Roma Magistrates Court
    • Some regional courts

    TASC is not based at any court and can only assist in a limited capacity.


    If we are unable to help, we will refer you to another service that may be able to assist.

  • We Are Unable to Assist With

    • Personal injury matters
    • Commercial matters
    • Conveyancing
    • Tenancy matters for landlords
    • Criminal representation (except in exceptional circumstances)
    • Drafting wills
    • Medical negligence

    Unsure whether your issue falls within scope? Please contact us, our team is happy to help clarify.

What to Expect When You Contact Us

You can contact TASC by phone or by submitting the form below. When you get in touch, our team will talk through your situation and help determine whether our legal service is the right fit for you.


During the intake process, we will:

  • gather information about your legal issue
  • confirm whether we can assist
  • assess eligibility for our service
  • This is a confidential process, and your information is used only for these purposes.


If we’re unable to help, we will always do our best to refer you to another service. While we aim to return calls within 48 hours, response times may be longer during busy periods.


If appropriate, an appointment will be arranged with one of our solicitors by phone, video or in person.

Book an appointment

Preparing For Your Appointment

To help us provide timely and accurate advice, please bring any relevant documents with you, such as:
  • parenting plans
  • court orders
  • domestic violence orders
  • correspondence from courts, police or solicitors
  • correspondence from other parties involved

Please arrange suitable care for children, as they are unable to attend appointments.


A support person may attend with you if needed; however, their presence is at the discretion of the solicitor on the day.


You may also find it helpful to prepare a short list of questions or concerns before your appointment.

Eligibility


TASC Community Legal Centre provides free legal services to eligible clients. Eligibility is assessed during the legal intake process to ensure we can provide appropriate assistance and comply with funding and professional requirements.

Some eligibility criteria may apply, including:
  • Where you live
    Our legal services are funded for adults living in Ipswich, Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South West Queensland, including Maranoa.
  • Financial circumstances
    Our services are intended for people on low to middle incomes or experiencing financial hardship.

Nature of the legal issue
We assess whether your legal issue falls within the scope of services we are funded to provide.


Eligibility checks are completed during the intake call in line with Queensland legal practitioner rules.

If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible, we encourage you to contact us. Our intake team is happy to talk through your situation and explain your options.