1977 Australian Open (January) – Women's singles qualifying

The 1977 Australian Open (January) – Women's singles qualifying tournament was a preliminary event held to determine which players would gain entry into the main draw of the women's singles competition at the January 1977 Australian Open, a Grand Slam tennis tournament. Qualifying rounds are typically held prior to the main tournament and offer players who are not ranked high enough to gain automatic entry a chance to compete for a spot in the main draw. Specific details about the qualifying draw, such as the number of qualifying spots available and the names of players participating, are generally found in official tournament records and sources dedicated to tennis results. Successfully navigating the qualifying tournament ensured players the opportunity to compete against higher-ranked players in the main draw for the championship.