The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd – (ATSILS), is a community-based legal assistance organisation established in 1972 to advance and protect the legal and human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
ATSILS delivers a broad range of civil, family and criminal law services. In addition, we provide a range of prevention, intervention and community legal education programs, coronial and public sector monitoring and Throughcare services.
Our mission is to foster collaborative partnerships with our communities, key government and non-government stakeholders to influence positive change and deliver high-quality legal services for our people within, or exposed to the justice system.
ATSILS Office Locations
ATSILS delivers services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from 20+ locations across Queensland. Click on the map to view the contact details for each of our offices.
ATSILS Free Call – 1800 012 255
- Business Hours – you can use this toll-free 1800 number to contact us during the day for help with all legal matters.
- After Hours – after hours, this toll-free 1800 number is strictly a Custody Notification Service for new arrest matters only. We cannot assist with general legal inquiries after hours on this number.
Acknowledging Traditional Custodians and Elders – past, present and future.
ATSILS respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which live and work. We pay the deepest respect to Elders past and present. Our growth and development would not have been possible without the support of the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.







