The Multicultural Advocacy and Legal Service (MALS) is a free and confidential legal and advocacy service for people in the Brisbane region from multicultural backgrounds whose mental health is impacted by legal challenges.

MALS is a health justice partnership between Caxton Legal Centre Inc. and World Wellness Group.  It brings together lawyers, advocates and health professionals to achieve collaborative, culturally appropriate and trauma-informed legal support for people needing help accessing positive justice outcomes.

How can MALS help me? 

To connect directly with the Multicultural Advocacy and Legal Service (MALS) call 1800 861 977 to make an appointment.

Our MALS lawyer works across general law matters and can help with:

    • family and domestic violence law
    • workplace legal issues
    • human rights and anti-discrimination legal issues
    • consumer and credit law.

In addition, our MALS advocate can provide further advocacy, support and navigation to relevant internal Caxton and World Wellness Group services and external services.

If you, or a client of yours, is facing a legal issue, you can contact our MALS lawyer or advocate to discuss your concerns.

Contact us

To connect directly with the Multicultural Advocacy and Legal Service (MALS), call 1800 861 977 to make an appointment.

Service providers can use this form to refer their patients to MALS.

You can contact the MALS team lawyer and advocate on 1800 861 977.  You can also email the team at MALSTeam@caxton.org.au.

The MALS lawyer and advocate are also available to make home visits.

Useful information

Find helpful information in factsheets available in different languages.