Useful Links
Listed below are some useful links and phone numbers to external associations and organisations that may be of interest or assistance.
EMERGENCIES - 000
1 800 Respect - 1800 737 732
ADF - 1800 628 036
Animal Welfare - (07) 3408 1300
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
Crime Stoppers - 1800 333 000
Centre Against Domestic Abuse -
(07) 5498 9533
Computer Issues - 0412 311 577
Domestic Violence - 1800 737 732
Energex Power Outages - 13 62 62
Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre -
(07) 3408 8440
DVA - 1800 838 372
Health Direct Hotline - 1800 022 222
Home Assist - (07) 3408 0111
Hospice - (07) 3410 3701
Hospital — Caboolture - (07) 5433 8888
Kids Help Line - 1800 551 800
Kookaburra Kids - 1300 566 525
Lifeline - 13 11 44
Mates 4 Mates - 1300 462 837
Men's Helpline - 1800 600 636
Men's Line Australia - 1300 789 978
Neighbourhood Watch Bribie Island -
0408 841 306
Open Arms - 1800 011 046
Poisons Info Line - 13 11 26
Police Link (non urgent) - 13 14 44
Police — Caboolture - (07) 5495 0555
Police- Bribie - (07) 3410 9222
PVA Support Line - 1300 553 835
Respite Service - (07) 3408 2112
Road Conditions - 13 19 40
RSL QUEENSLAND - (07)3634 9444
RSPCA - 1300 852 188
Seniors Enquiry Line - 1300 135 500
State Emergency Service (SES) - 13 25 00
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
Support for Women QLD Govt - 13 74 68
AUSTRALIAN WAR WIDOWS (QUEENSLAND)
Established in 1947, Australian War Widows (Queensland) Inc. (AWWQ) protects the interests of war widows and provides friendship, understanding and community support services to its members across Queensland.
Membership is open to the Department of Veterans' Affairs designated war widows and associate membership for wider community who support AWWQ.
Phone: 07 3846 7706
PARTNERS OF VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
A Nationwide support network for partners of past and present members of the Australian Defence Forces offering support, friendship, information and understanding.
Phone: 1300 553 835
LEGACY BRISBANE
Provides a range of support services to the families of veterans who have given their life or their health in service to the Australian Defence force. Legacy’s traditional services are to the families of deceased veterans- supporting widows and their children to move forward with their lives despite the loss of their loved one. Legacy’s family support program provides services for families with an ex-service veteran who has sustained a wound, illness or injury (most commonly PTS) as a result of their service. This program empowers families to re-establish resilience, structure and stability in the face of many challenges.
The services include: emotional support and guidance, practical and financial assistance and service coordination, information and referral.
Phone: 07 3029 5600
DEFENCE HEALTH
Since 1953, Defence Health has supported the ADF, ex-serving and wider Defence community to manage their personal and family health care.
For a strong and genuine recognition of your service, talk to Defence Health about great value health insurance.
Phone: 1800 335 425
MATES FOR MATES
Supports current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their immediate families, who have suffered physical or psychological wounds, injuries or illnesses as a result of their service. In a family friendly environment, Mates4Mates provides a range of Psychological Services; Physical Rehabilitation & Wellbeing Services; Employment & Education Support Services; Rehabilitative Adventure Challenges; and Social Connection Activities.
Mates4Mates is an initiative of RSL Queensland.
Phone: 1300 4 62837
