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Lifeline - 13 11 14.
https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. |
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1800Respect - 1800 737 732.
https://www.1800respect.org.au/ 1800Respect provides 24/7 phone & online counselling, including safety planning and information for people seeking help from domestic violence situations. |
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Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. |
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Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
Headspace provides information and and support for young people aged between 12-25 relating to general mental health, physical health, work & study and drugs & alcohol. |
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Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800.
https://kidshelpline.com.au/ Kids Helpline is Australia's free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Anytime. Any Reason. |
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MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78.
https://mensline.org.au/ MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service provides free support, referrals and counselling for men concerned about their own violent behaviour. |
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SANE Australia - 1800 187 263.
https://www.sane.org/ SANE Australia is a national mental health charity supporting Australians with complex mental illness. Their work includes mental health awareness, online peer support and information, stigma reduction, specialist helpline support, research and advocacy. |
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The Carers Foundation - (07) 3289 4552.
https://www.thecarersfoundation.org/ The Carers Foundation - "We Care for Carers." The Carers Foundation provides unique wellness programs to support the emotional, physical and mental wellbeing of unpaid Carers. Meaningful social connections are stress management strategies are developed, to assist and avert health crisis breakdowns in carers resulting from compassion fatigue. |
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Relationships Australia - 1300 364 277.
https://www.relationships.org.au/ Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. Available services include counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation) and a range of family and community support and education programs. |
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QLife - 1800 184 527
https://qlife.org.au/ QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. QLife services are free, including QDirectory, telephone and webchat support; delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country. Services are for LGBTI individuals, their friends and families, and health professionals in Australia. |
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healthdirect - 1800 022 022.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ Healthdirect is a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Helpful online tools include 'Symptom Checker' & 'Service Finder' |
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The Lady Musgrave Trust - (07) 3077 6760.
https://www.ladymusgravetrust.org.au/ The Handy Guide for Homeless Women (BRISBANE) & (REGIONAL QLD) & (OLDER WOMEN) has been developed to provide support services for women who are without shelter or at risk of becoming homeless. It provides up-to-date details for vital services including: Emergency phone numbers, Accommodation, Food & Welfare, Support Centres, Health Services, Legal Assistance, Community & Specialist Services (e.g. Domestic Violence, Family and Immigration), Employment, and public facilities. |
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Domestic Violence Prevention Centre - (07) 5591 4222
https://www.domesticviolence.com.au/ The Domestic Violence Prevention Centre offers free counselling, support, information and referral for women and their children who have or are experiencing domestic and family violence. THE PURPLE BOOK contains general information that may assist you to make some decisions about your situation, however it is recommended that you seek assistance and support. A list of useful numbers and websites is included at the back of the book. For after hours support, please contact DV Connect on 1800 811 811. |
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Winnam Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Corporation
https://www.winnam.org/ Winnam Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders is an enterprising community organisation that is a holistic service provider for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders community in the Wynnum and Bayside Suburbs of Brisbane. THE MURRI SERVICE DIRECTORY provides a comprehensive list of services that aims to maintain a support network and meeting base for local Murri and Torres Strait Islander peoples and activities. |
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