QSTARS is a service funded by the Queensland Government and managed by Tenants Queensland. QSTARS can provide advice on and help you understand your tenancy rights and responsibilities, resolve tenancy issues. QSTARS can also provide assistance with tenancy forms and preparation for QCAT hearings, and referrals to other services.

Website: qstars.org.au
Phone: 1300 744 263

Tenants Queensland seeks to represent the concerns of all Queensland tenants who live in rental accommodation, including caravan park and boarding house tenants.

Website: tenantsqld.org.au
Phone: 1300 744 263

Tenancy Skills Institute provides a training package to help tenants secure and sustain successful tenancies. This is available free to Queenslanders thanks to funding from the Queensland Government.

The training is available online and is also delivered in person, in partnership with schools and other community groups.

Website: tenancyskills.com.au
Phone: 07 3413 6997

Ask Izzy is a website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more.

Website: askizzy.org.au

DVConnect provides free help for women, men, children, and pets affected by domestic and family violence across Queensland. They also provide court referrals for domestic violence issues.

Website: dvconnect.org
Phone: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)

Homeless Hotline is a phone information and referral service for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. The Homeless Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Website: qld.gov.au/housing/emergency-temporary-accommodation/homeless-persons-information-qld
Phone: 1800 474 753

Lifeline provides people who are experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Website: lifeline.org.au
Phone: 13 11 14 or crisis text 0477 131 114

APSAA is the premier industry body for all providers of post-secondary student accommodation in the Asia Pacific region, along with its staff and individual professionals within the industry. 

Website: apsaa.org.au
Phone: 03 9586 6055

ARAMA is a membership based, non-profit, peak industry body which represents the interests of people who are involved in management rights.

Website: arama.com.au
Phone: 1300 ARAMA Q (1300 27 26 27)

Caravanning Queensland joins the peak indusry bodies in this state for caravan dealers, manufacturers, camping suppliers, service providers, as well as caravan park providers through two related associations (Caravan Parks Association of Queensland and Caravan Trade & Industries Association of Queensland).

Website: caravanqld.com.au
Phone: 07 3862 1833

POAQ is a non-profit organisation that aims to support and protect the interests of residential rental property owners.

Website: poaa.asn.au/POAQ
Phone: 07 3848 7338

Q Shelter is a peak body working to influence solutions to housing need and homelessness and provide sector support.

Website: qshelter.asn.au
Phone: 07 3831 5900

REIQ is the state's peak professional association for agents, salespeople, property managers, resident, unit managers, auctioneers, business brokers and commercial agents in the real estate industry.

Website: reiq.com
Phone: 1300 MYREIQ (1300 697 347)

SAA is the representative body for quality student accommodation providers in Australia.

Website: studentaccassoc.com.au
Phone: 08 7088 4856

SAPA is the peak body representing the state's private-sector residential service providers, providing accommodation for individuals who may have: impaired capacities, mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, aged persons, acquired brain injuries.

Website: sapa.org.au
Phone: 1800 961 000

QCAT decides a range of tenancy disputes.  Find out about QCAT dispute options.

Website: qcat.qld.gov.au/case-types/residential/tenancy-dispute-process
Phone: 1300 753 228

Queensland Government Dispute Resolution Centres offer alternatives to going to court, including mediation, facilitation, information and referral services across a range of dispute types including neighbour disputes, family disputes and workplace conflict. It can help with disputes between neighbours and co-tenants.

Website: qld.gov.au/law/legal-mediation-and-justice-of-the-peace/settling-disputes-out-of-court/dispute-resolution-centres

The department offers a range of services and support to help find, secure and maintain tenancy:

Financial help with renting

• Bond loans are interest-free and fee-free loans (maximum 4 weeks rent) for eligible people who cannot afford to pay a full rental bond. They must be repaid. Bridging bond loans are also available to help cover the upfront costs of a new bond pending the release of existing bonds held by the RTA, and bond loan plus to cover the rental bond plus an amount equal to 2 weeks rent. Check your eligibility.
   
• Rental grants is a one-off grant of 2 weeks rent for people in a housing crisis to cover some costs associated with moving into private rental accommodation. Check your eligibility.
   
• Rental security subsidy helps customers experiencing temporary hardship to begin or continue a tenancy by providing time-limited financial support. For more information, visit the Queensland Government’s Rental Security Subsidy page.
   
• No interest loan scheme (NILS) provides interest and fee-free loans to cover costs of removalists, key deposits, essential home furnishings, rent arrears and other expenses deemed appropriate by the loan provider, National Australia Bank. For more information, visit the Queensland Government’s No Interest loam scheme page.

Help finding, securing and maintaining a tenancy

• RentConnect helps Queenslanders find, secure and maintain a home in the private market through advisory services, one-on-one support and a tenancy guarantee. For more information, visit the Queensland Government’s RentConnect page.
   
• Helping Hand Headlease supports tenants who wish to move into or remain in the private rental market but cannot access a tenancy on their own for various reasons. It is designed to support vulnerable tenants such as young people leaving care, people escaping Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and people exiting social housing or supported accommodation. For more information, visit the Queensland Government’s Helping Hand Headlease page.
   
• Find registered accommodation helps Queenslanders find boarding houses, rentals for seniors and supported accommodation providers that are registered with the Queensland Government. For more information, visit the Queensland Government's Find registered accommodation page.
   
• Housing and Homelessness Services delivers a range of housing help to Queenslanders. Improving housing affordability, reducing homelessness and helping Queenslanders to access the private housing market are key social development priorities for the government. For more information, visit the Queensland Government’s Housing and Homelessness Services page.
   
• Skillsets for Successful Tenancies – Dollars and Sense is an innovative, competency-based training program which develops people’s tenancy and life skills so they can source and maintain a tenancy. For more information, visit the Queensland Government’s Skillsets for Successful Tenancies—Dollars and Sense page.

Website: housing.qld.gov.au
Phone: 13 QGOV (13 7468)

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is the government agency responsible for administering justice in Queensland.

Website: justice.qld.gov.au
Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

ESO is Queensland's electrical safety regulator, and its purpose is to improve electrical safety and reduce the risk of death and injury from electric shock, fire and explosion.

Website: electricalsafety.qld.gov.au
Phone: 1300 362 128

The Queensland Government provides information and a range of supports for people with disabilities.

Website: qld.gov.au/disability
Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

BCCM provides information and dispute resolution services for those who live, invest or work in community titles schemes in Queensland.

Website: qld.gov.au/law/housing-and-neighbours/body-corporate/bccm
Phone: 1800 060 119

The Public Trustee provides services for establishing wills, executor services, deceased estates, enduring powers of attorney, financial administration, and other related services.

Website: pt.qld.gov.au
Phone: 1300 360 044

QBCC is the regulator for the building and construction industry, established under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991.

Website: qbcc.qld.gov.au
Phone: 139 333

QCOS is Queensland’s peak body for the social service sector.

Website: qcoss.org.au
Phone: 07 3004 6900

The QFD administers the Fire Safety Act 1990.

Website: fire.qld.gov.au
Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

The OFT aims to deliver a fair and safe marketplace for Queensland consumers and business.

Website: qld.gov.au/law/fair-trading
Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

As well as responding to crime when it happens, QPS works with communities on safety and preventing crime to make Queensland a safer place to live, work and play.  

Website: police.qld.gov.au
Emergency: 000 (24/7) 
Non-Urgent (Policelink): Report online or call 131 444 (24/7) 
Crimestoppers: Report crime anonymously online or call 1800 333 000 (24/7)

Regulatory Services administers legislation that affects providers of community housing, residential services (e.g. boarding house and supported accommodation), manufactured homes (residential parks) and retirement villages. This includes registration, accreditation, compliance checks, investigation of complaints and prosecution of providers. 

Website: housing.qld.gov.au/about/department/business-areas/policy-performance-and-first-nations/regulatory-services
Phone: 07 3013 2666

NRS provide help with communicating over the phone for customers who have hearing impairments Relay officers can change voice to text or text to voice as well. Auslan to English and English to Auslan.

Website: accesshub.gov.au/about-the-nrs

ATSILS is a community-based organisation that provides professional and culturally proficient legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland.

Website: atsils.org.au
Phone: 07 3025 3888

LAQ provides free legal information on the LAQ website, by telephone, or face-to-face at one of 14 offices and various community access points across Queensland. LAQ also provides legal advice, representation, and specialist services.

Website: legalaid.qld.gov.au
Phone: 1300 651 188

QIFVLS provides culturally appropriate legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

Website: qifvls.com.au
Phone: 1800 887 700

QLS can help you to find a solicitor or law firm.

Website: qls.com.au
Phone: 1300 367 757

Website: revenue.act.gov.au/rental-bonds

Website: nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/renting-a-place-to-live

Website: consumeraffairs.nt.gov.au/for-consumers/residential-tenancies

Website: sa.gov.au/topics/housing/renting-and-letting

Website: cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/housing/renting

Website: consumer.vic.gov.au/housing

Website: commerce.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection/renting-home