Contacts
Lifeline 24/7 Counselling and Crisis Support Chat 13 11 14 – short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe
DV Connect Mensline 1800 600 636 – Queensland-wide domestic and family violence helpline for men
DV Connect Womensline 1800 811 811 – Queensland-wide domestic and family violence helpline for women
DV Connect Sexual Assault Helpline 1800 010 120 – for any person who lives in Queensland and has been impacted by sexual abuse or knows someone who has been affected by sexual assault, whether recently or from decades ago
Victims of Crime Helpline 1300 318 940 – free and confidential 24/7 specialist counselling and case management services for individuals impacted by a violent or personal crime in Queensland
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 – a free and confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
Elder Help – Compass 1800 353 374 – for any elderly person who needs help addressing elder abuse
Pets in Crisis 1300 ANIMAL (264 625) – for instances of violence or abandonment
Consular Assistance (Smartraveller) 1300 555 135 – for Australians planning to travel, or already traveling or living, overseas
Virtual Emergency Department 1300 847 833 – for anyone in Queensland who can’t make an urgent appointment with a General Practitioner
Mental Health Crisis Number 1300 MH CALL (64 2255) – 24/7 confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services to Queenslanders
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 – 24/7 telephone counselling service to those who are going through a hard time
Panda 1300 726 306 – support for men, women, and families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood, including postnatal psychosis
Gambling Help Online 1800 858 858 – free 24/7 chat, email counselling, and support services for anyone affected by gambling
Alcohol & Drug Counselling 1800 177 833 – 24/7 free and confidential alcohol and drug support and chat counselling
The Butterfly National Helpline 1800 334 673 – support for individuals who experience eating disorders and body image issues
Websites
Queensland Government – the official website of the Government of Queensland that provides a comprehensive online resource for Queenslanders
Philippine Consulate Queensland – the official website of the Philippine Honourary Consulate Queensland serving more than 70,000 Filipinos in Queensland
Department of Home Affairs – the official website of the federal government that oversees various critical functions related to visa, immigration, citizenship, travel, security, and multicultural affairs
Caxton Legal Centre – free legal and social work services
Ask Izzy – a website that connects people who are in crisis with housing, a meal, family violence, and much more
Sane – national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families and friends
Headspace – national youth mental health organisation that provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds
Brave – an interactive, easy to use, and evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program for the prevention of anxiety for children and teenagers
Handbooks
The Queensland Law Handbook – your online legal self-help resource published by Caxton Legal Centre
Powers of attorney in Queensland – a comprehensive guide to powers of attorney in Queensland
Enduring power of attorney explanatory guide (Queensland) – your guide to completing an enduring power of attorney (Queensland)
Advance health directive explanatory guide (Queensland) – your guide to completing an advance health directive (Queensland)
Common Forms
Commonwealth Statutory Declaration form
Statutory Declaration – Queensland
Enduring Power of Attorney (short) form (Queensland)
Enduring Power of Attorney (long) form (Queensland)
Revocation of Enduring Power of Attorney (Queensland)
Advance Health Directive (Queensland)