Queensland Coronial Legal Service

Provides legal assistance and social support to bereaved families about the coronial process and contested burials 

Who It Helps

  • Bereaved families
  • Other service providers wanting guidance or to make a referral
  • Qld-wide (Townsville Community Law provides services to North Queensland)

What We Provide

  • Legal advice and assistance for coronial processes and contested burials
  • Legal representation during the coronial process and in inquests (where resources permit)
  • Social work assistance including brief counselling, safety planning, court support and case management for complex situations
  • Consultation on legal and system reforms
  • Self-help resources

How It Works

Appointment required

Operates from Caxton’s Brisbane city office Mon-Fri

Provides in-person, phone and online services

Multidisciplinary

Attends Coroners’ Courts across Queensland

Impact & Outcomes

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Systemic Advocacy

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Funders & Partners

Funded by the Australian Government (Attorney-General’s Department) and Queensland Government (Department of Justice).

Partnering with Townsville Community Law.

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