The Queensland Working Women's Service Inc (QWWS) provides a free confidential and supportive telephone advisory service for women about work-related issues such as: pay and conditions, unfair dismissal, discrimination, sexual harassment and workplace bullying.

Access to our service is via our freecall 1800 621 458 number where you can talk with our staff  about your workplace situation. We target our services to vulnerable working women and give particular attention to: 

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women
• Women from non- English speaking culturally diverse backgrounds
• Women who have a disability
• Women in regional, rural and remote areas
• Women with family responsibilities
• Women of mature age
• Young women
• Women in low paid jobs
• Women entering the workforce
• Women on 457 visas 

CLICK here for more information about client services

Working Women and Domestic Violence - important information you may need: DV and Work Resources

REPEAL OF OUTWORKERS CODE IN QLD

Migrant women outworkers in the clothing industry in Queensland are about to become more vulnerable.

The Newman Government in Queensland has announced it is repealing the Queensland Outworkers Code of Practice, which allows transparency and monitoring of clothing supply chains in Queensland, facilitating assistance for migrant women outworkers in these supply chains.

QWWS is supporting FairWear to stop this move - visit their website for more information on how you can help:  FairWear

QWWS  is supported through membership and donations. QWWS membership form 2012

We will host the 2013 Our Work Our Lives (Women and Industrial Relations Confernce) - A date is yet to be set. Our Work Our Lives Link