Crisis Supports +
Domestic violence helpline for those living in Queensland. Free call 1800 811 811.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1800RESPECT
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, you can:
Call: 1800 737 732
Chat: 1800RESPECT.org.au
Text: 0458 737 732
Available 24/7: Call, text or online chat
Available 9am-midnight AEST, 7 days a week: Video call (no appointment needed)
Supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders +
Crisis support run by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. A confidential, culturally safe space to yarn about your needs, worries or concerns. Free and confidential service available 24/7 No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. We’re here for you
Call: 13 92 76
Chat: 13yarn.org.au
Support Services +
Open Arms can provide individual, couple and family counselling to help improve your resilience, as well as enhance your mental health and wellbeing, Veterans and Families Counselling. Visit https://www.openarms.gov.au/ or call: 1800 011 046
Services Australia can provide information, support and referral to people affected by family and domestic violence. For more information, visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/
Financial Counselling can help people in personal financial difficulty to address their financial problems, manage debts and make informed choices. Further information can be obtained by calling 1800 007 007 or by visiting www.ndh.org.au.
Financial Counselling can help people in personal financial difficulty to address their financial problems, manage debts and make informed choices. Further information can be obtained by calling 1800 007 007 or by visiting www.ndh.org.au.
Kids Helpline is a 24/7 private and confidential telephone and online counselling service dedicated to help children and young adults aged 5 to 25, more information can be found at Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800
The No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) gives access to fair and safe loans for eligible people, with no interest, fees or charges. No interest loans of up to $3,000 are available to people on low incomes, these loans are repaid over a period of up to 2 years. People who have experienced Family and Domestic Violence in the last 10 years can also apply for a NILS loan to help with the financial costs of establishing a new household. No income limit applies however, they must be able to repay the loan. No Interest Loans (NILs) – Good Shepherd, Phone 13 6457 (13 NILS).
The Suicide Call Back Service is a confidential 24-hour crisis support line available 24 hours a day, 7days a week. You can call the Suicide Call Back Service if you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, if you have been affected by suicide, or if you are supporting people who have been affected by suicide. The Suicide Call Back Service gives you access to immediate telephone and online counselling and up to six further telephone counselling sessions. Phone 1300 659 467
Emergency Relief providers can assist people to meet their immediate basic needs in times of financial distress or hardship. Emergency Relief providers can assist with access to food, clothing, and vouchers, and they can also connect you to other support services. You can find contact details for providers in your area by visiting https://serviceproviders.dss.gov.au.
Financial Stress
