The QMP Manual for Liberatory Conscious Practice is a best-practice guide developed by the LGBTI Legal Service to support queer migrants in Queensland experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). Created in collaboration with a Peer Advisory Group of LGBTQ+ refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants, the manual centres the lived experiences of queer migrants and offers practical recommendations for service providers.
It explores key themes such as intersectionality, language justice, representation, and cultural humility, highlighting how systemic barriers—like racism, colonial legacies, and white fragility—impact access to support. The manual encourages practitioners to adopt inclusive, empathetic, and culturally responsive approaches, placing the voices of queer migrants at the heart of care.
Structured into sections including a glossary, thematic analysis, and visual “recipes” from community members, the manual provides insights into the challenges faced by queer migrants and offers strategies to improve visibility, communication, and trust within services. It also critiques existing frameworks and calls for systemic change, advocating for equity, healing, and transformative justice.
Ultimately, the manual is a living document aimed at fostering safer, more inclusive support systems for queer migrants, while challenging practitioners to reflect, learn, and act in solidarity with marginalised communities.
