Survivors of Abuse, Brisbane & QLD
Shine Lawyers’ trauma-informed Abuse Law team are compassionate and can be trusted with your abuse claim. Our mental health support team and No Win No Fee* abuse lawyers are ready to help you access justice and right wrong.
Abuse claims in Queensland
‘Abuse’ is widely understood to be any intentional action that causes harm or injury to someone. Shine’s experienced, trauma-informed abuse lawyers in Brisbane and Queensland can help, if you’re ready to make a civil abuse compensation claim. Making an abuse compensation claim won’t erase what happened to you, but it may be an opportunity:
To hold a responsible institution to account
For acknowledgement of what happened to you
For an apology
Compensation may help with the impact that abuse has had on your life.
Why choose Shine’s abuse lawyers in Brisbane?
Abuse lawyers Brisbane
Shine Lawyers has a large, dedicated Abuse Law team in Queensland and across Australia. We have decades of experience in helping thousands of abuse survivors seek justice. Our abuse lawyers in Brisbane and Queensland passionately advocate for our clients and are driven to stand up to individuals and powerful institutions to secure successful outcomes.
No Win No Fee* abuse lawyers
Our experienced abuse lawyers in Brisbane and Queensland can provide legal advice, tailored to your situation, on a No Win No Fee* basis. We’ll work with you to build your abuse law claim and explain each step of the abuse process.
*Conditions apply
Trauma-informed abuse process support
We recognise your courage in speaking up. Wherever possible, we’ll work with you to minimise the stress and inconvenience of the abuse compensation claim process.
Our abuse lawyers in Brisbane and Queensland are trained to work in a trauma-informed way. Our mental health support team help reduce the trauma of the abuse process for both our lawyers and clients. We’ll be with you, every step of the way.
Help from Shine’s abuse lawyers in Brisbane
Talking about abuse can be overwhelming. You may not have shared your story with anyone before. If you were abused as a child or as an adult, Shine’s experienced, compassionate abuse lawyers and mental health support team can guide you through the process of your abuse compensation claim. We can advise on your specific situation and help you understand your abuse compensation options.
Review your claim with our simple and free online tool.
What we will ask:
Questions to help us understand your experience and how your life has been impacted. Your response will help us define the best course of action for your claim.
What happens next:
Book a confidential, obligation-free appointment with one of our legal experts, or
Speak with our team about your abuse claim options
A guide on supporting your loved one
We’ve created a conversation guide, to help you support your loved one through their childhood sexual abuse claim. The guide can help you understand the emotional impact of making a claim, a little about the legal process and where you can both find support.
Abuse compensation claim FAQs
Can I claim compensation for historical abuse?
Can I claim compensation for historical abuse?
The legal process for claiming compensation for historical abuse can be complex. If you were abused as a child (such as in an institution e.g. juvenile detention), you may be entitled to claim compensation. Our compassionate, experienced abuse lawyers can meet with you to understand what happened and give you advice about your abuse claim options, tailored to your circumstances. Get in touch.
Are there time limits to make an abuse claim?
Are there time limits to make an abuse claim?
For Australian survivors of child sexual abuse, there’s no time limit for making an abuse claim. This means that you may make an abuse claim decades after your childhood abuse occurred.
For Queensland survivors of abuse in adulthood, an abuse compensation claim must be made within 3 years of the date of abuse. There are limited legal reasons to extend the 3 years, so it’s important to get in touch with Shine’s abuse lawyers in Brisbane or Queensland as soon as possible to protect your entitlement to claim abuse compensation and right wrong.
What is the National Redress Scheme?
What is the National Redress Scheme?
The National Redress Scheme is available if you were:
Abused as a child
Involved with an institution participating in the National Redress Scheme
Understanding your legal options before applying for the National Redress Scheme is important. This advice can be provided for free by contacting Knowmore, an independent legal service provider.
How to support survivors of abuse
How to support survivors of abuse
In an emergency, please call 000. For ongoing professional support for you or your loved one, we suggest contacting any of the following organisations:
1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 (sexual assault, domestic and family violence)
13 YARN 13 92 76 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support)
Blue Knot 1300 657 380 (complex trauma due to abuse, neglect or violence)
Bravehearts free call 1800 272 831 (sexual abuse as a child)
Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention)
