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Helpful Resources

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)