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Useful Organisations
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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault​
Refugees and Involuntary Migrants
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Beyondblue – 1300 224 636
Provides information and support with depression and anxiety
www.beyondblue.org.au
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The Black Dog Institute - world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder
www.blackdoginstitute.com.au
ReachOut provides practical tools and support to help young people get through everything from everyday issues to tough times. On the site you will find factsheets, tools , apps, community forums, stories and videos.
www.reachout.com.au
SANE Australia works for a better life for all people affected by mental illness – through educating the community, applied research and campaigning for improved services and attitudes
www.sane.org.au
On the Depression Net site you will find a comprehensive resource for information, help to access professionals, treatments, tools, etc. throughout Australia, and peer support.
www.depressionNet.com.au
Bipolar Happens is a website developed by author Julie Fast, and provides information and tips for individuals with bipolar disorder and their loved ones.
www.bipolarhappens.com
Headspace is meditation made simple. Learn online, when you want, wherever you are, in just 10 minutes a day.
www.headspace.com
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Smiling Mind is a not-for-profit web and app-based meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life.
www.smilingmind.com.au
The Wellness Recovery Action Plan® or WRAP®, is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be.
www.mentalhealthrecovery.com/wrap-is/
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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault​
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DV Connect domestic and family violence helpline
Womensline- 1800 811 811
Mensline – 1800 600 636
www.dvconnect.org
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Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (07 3217 2544) bdvs.org.au
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1800 Respect
National sexual assault and family violence counseling service – 1800 737 732
www.1800respect.org.au
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Women’s Legal Service (Queensland)
Helpline 1800 957 957
www.wlsq.org.au
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Women’s Infolink – 1800 177 577
A free and confidential information and referral service about government agencies and community services supporting women
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Sexual Assault Helpline (Queensland) - 1800 010 120
www.dvconnect.org
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Relationships
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Relationships Australia helpline – 1300 364 277
www.relationships.org.au
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The Family Relationships Advice Line – 1800 050 321
www.familyrelationships.gov.au
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Elder Abuse Helpline – 1300 651 192
Information, support and referrals for anyone experiencing abuse or witnessing the abuse of an elder person
www.elderabusehelpline.com.au
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Seniors Enquiry Line – 1300 135 500
Provides Queensland seniors and their family, friends and carers access to information on topics of interest to seniors.
www.seniorsenquiryline.com.au
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Seniors Legal and Support Service (SLASS) – (07) 3214 6333
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Caxton Legal Centre, 1 Manning Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
www.caxton.org.au
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ADA AUSTRALIA
Information and advice line – 1800 818 338
An independent organisation that provides free, confidential advocacy and guardianship services to older people and people with disability
www.adaaustralia.com.au
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal – 1300 753 228
Appoints guardians and administrators to act on behalf of adults with impaired decision making capacity
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Office of the Public Guardian – 1300 653 187
Protects the rights and interests of vulnerable Queenslanders, including adults with impaired decision making capacity
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Diverse Voices – 1800 184 527
Non-profit organisation with a focus on the wellbeing of LGBTI communities through the operation of the Gay Line and Lesbian Line, a peer telephone counselling service, QLife, which provides a place to talk about mental health, relationships, isolation, coming out, and a host of other concerns.
www.diversevoices.org.au
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National LGBTI Health Alliance
National organisation providing health-related programs, services and research focused on LBGTI communities
www.lgbtihealth.org.au
LGBTI Legal Service
Legal advice and information to clients who have legal problems arising from their identification as LGBTI or because they feel more comfortable dealing with a solicitor with specific skills, interest and understanding of LGBTI legal issues
www.lgbtilegalservice.org
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Brisbane (PFLAG) – 0400 767 832
Support group for parents of LGBTIQ people in Queensland. They also strive to support LGBTIQ people who are or fear they may be abandoned by their families
www.pflagbrisbane.org.au
Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC)
An independent, community-based health promotion charity that helps all LGBTI people to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing
www.quac.org.au
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Victims Counselling and Support Service – 1300 139 703
Counselling and support service provided to Queensland residents who have been personally affected by crime, either directly or indirectly
www.vcss.org.au
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Victims Register – 1800 098 098
An information service established to inform victims of violent and sexual crimes about the status of the person who offended against them
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Crime Stoppers – 1800 333
Information provided by the community assists with crime fighting and crime prevention
www.crimestoppersqld.com.au
Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland – 1300 130 670
Delivers front line services in Queensland in relation to discrimination complaints
www.adcq.qld.gov.au
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Refugees and Involuntary Migrants
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Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) – Phone 131 450
www.tisnational.gov.au
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The Cancer Council Queensland – Helpline 13 11 20
www.cancerqld.org.au
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ME/CFS/FM Support Association Qld
www.mecfsfmq.org.au
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Diabetes Australia – Helpline 1300 136 588
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au