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If this person is experiencing poor work conditions, help is available.
The services below can provide free information and advice to migrants experiencing a workplace issue.
It is important that the individual has provided informed consent before a referral is made. See steps in making a referral.
For free and confidential legal advice, contact:
JobWatch Employment Rights Legal Centre
JobWatch is a not-for-profit employment rights legal centre that operates across Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania. It provides free and confidential information and referrals about your workplace rights. Additional support may also be available.
Phone 1800 331 617
Website jobwatch.org.au
If an interpreter is required, call JobWatch to arrange this.
Working Women Queensland
Working Women Queensland is a free, confidential and supportive service to help vulnerable women with work-related matters. The Telephone Advice Service can provide information and advice for women in the workplace.
Working Women Queensland can assist with issues such as:
- Domestic violence and work
- Underpayment
- General protections
- Discrimination
- Keeping well at work
- Sexual harassment and bullying
- Termination of employment
- Fair Work information
- Parental leave
- Terms and conditions of employment
- Gender equity
Phone 1800 621 458
Email brq@brq.org.au or complete the online contact form
Website www.brq.org.au/working-women-qld
If an interpreter is required, call Working Women Queensland to arrange this.
For free information about workplace rights and entitlements, and to report concerns or get assistance with workplace problems, contact:
Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman is an Australian Government agency that regulates Australian workplaces.
Employees can't get into trouble or have their visa cancelled for contacting them to ask for information about their pay or other workplace rights.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has information and resources in over 30 languages on its website to help people understand their workplace rights and obligations in Australia.
Phone 13 13 94
Website www.fairwork.gov.au
If an interpreter is required, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50 and ask to connect to Fair Work on 13 13 94.
For support from a union:
The Australian Unions Support Centre
The Australian Unions Support Centre provides free and confidential assistance and information for all workplace issues. Members of unions can contact their union for support.
Phone 1300 486 466
Email help@actu.org.au or use the online form
Website australianunions.org.au
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