Brisbane South Youth Information card
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URGENT SUPPORT
In an emergency call 000
Ambulance, Fire and Police, 24/7
SOMEWHERE TO SLEEP TONIGHT
Homeless Hotline ………………………………………………………………………….1800 474 753
Information & referral service, 24/7
PHYSICAL HEALTH
13 HEALTH……………………………………………………………………………...……13 43 25 84 Health advice over the phone
Urgent Care Clinic ………………………………………………..…… South Brisbane 07 3346 1315
Walk-in, bulk billed medical care ………………………………………………..…… Oxley 07 3483 1501
Find your nearest clinic - health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc
MENTAL HEALTH
CYMHS Crisis Line ………………………………………………………………………. 07 3068 2555
Mental health support up to 18 years, 24/7
Kids Helpline………………………………………………………………………………..1800 551 800
Phone & online counselling 5-25 years, 24/7
QLife …………………………………………………………………………………….….1800 184 527
LGBTIQA+SB peer support & referrals 7 days, 3pm – midnight
13YARN …………………………………………………………………….…………..….…… 13 92 76
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support line, 24/7
Men’sLine ………………………………………………………………………………….1300 789 978
Phone & online counselling for men dealing with a range of issues, 24/7
SUICIDE SUPPORT
Suicide Call Back Service ……………………………………………………………… .1300 659 467
For anyone affected by suicidal thoughts, 24/7
Lifeline ………………………………...……………………………call 13 11 14 or text 0477 131 114
Crisis & suicide support, 24/7
RENT AND HOUSING SUPPORT
Services such as RentConnect & Rental Security Subsidies can help you find private rentals as well as get financial help to pay rent
Contact your local Housing Service Centre:
Bayside Housing Service Centre ……………………………………………………… 07 3034 9800
Buranda Housing Service Centre ……………………………………………………... 07 3873 7700
Inala Housing Service Centre ………………………………………………………….. 07 3723 2000
QSTARS …………………………………………………………………………………..1300 744 263
Advice & referrals for renters
YFS …………………………………………………………………………………………07 3826 1500
Crisis accommodation & support to access private & social housing for 16-25
ACCOMMODATION AND HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
Inspire Youth and Family Services (IYS) ……………………………………………… 07 3372 2655
Transitional accommodation for 16-25
BABI Youth and Family Service ……………………………………....……………..… 07 3393 4176
Supported accommodation for 16-21
Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre …………………………………………… 07 3843 1823
Medium-term supported accommodation for women & gender diverse 16-25
Anglicare InSync ………………………………………………………………………..…07 3386 2000
Crisis accommodation for 16-18 & transitional accommodation for 16-25 + IHR
Brisbane Youth Service …………………………………………………………………. 07 3620 2400
Support for 16-25 experiencing or at risk of homelessness & their children to find & maintain safe housing. Walk in service at Youth Support Centre 518 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. See brisyouth.org for hours
Logan Youth Foyer ………………………………………………………………………. 07 3151 3830
Supported accommodation for 16-25
New Hope House (07) 3356 6824
Crisis Accommodation for young men aged 16-25.
HUNGRY?
A safe space for 12-25, providing food, showers & support.
Tue & Thur, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane
YMCA Cannon Hill …………………………………………………………………….… 07 3517 2424
Wellbeing Wednesday, BBQ lunch, food parcels, clothes, laundry & showers, Wed, 11am-12:30pm, 18 Lang Street, Cannon Hill
PANTRY AND FOOD PARCELS
Brisbane Youth Service …………………………………………………..……………… brisyouth.org
Walk-in service at 518 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
See brisyouth.org for hours
Acacia Ridge Community Centre ………………………………………………………. 07 3277 4893
Low-Cost food co-op, Tue-Thur, 9am-12pm, 21 Hanify Street, Acacia Ridge
Salvos Emergency Relief Assistance ………………………………………………….. 07 3001 6288
Emergency relief inc. food vouchers Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
Elorac Place Food Shed …………………………………………………………..……. 07 3151 6690
Tue & Thur, 9:30am- 11:30am, 11a Southhampton Road, Ellen Grove
Low cost food, clothing, household items & furniture + emergency assistance
West Marketplace .......................................... 07 3879 6833
Carindale Marketplace ................................. 07 3347 5896
SHOWERS/LAUNDRY
Check orangesky.org.au for a shower or laundry near you.
Locations vary each week.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Free mental health support service for 12-25
Woolloongabba ………………………………………………………………………...… 07 3249 2222
Inala ……………………………………………………………………………………..… 07 3727 5000
Capalaba ………………………………………………………………………………….. 1300 851 274
Eheadspace ………………………………………………………………………………. 1800 650 890
Non-emergency mental health support, call or chat online 7 days, 3pm- 10pm AEST
Medicare Mental Health …………………………………………………………………. 1800 595 212
Free or low-cost referrals, Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
1300 MH CALL …………………………………………………………………………… 1300 642 255
Support, information, advice & referrals, 24/7
Beyond Blue ……………………………………………………………………...………. 1300 224 636
Mental health support & resources, beyondblue.org.au
CYMHS (Child and Youth Mental Health Services)
Yeronga …………………………………………………………………………………… 07 3848 8011
Mt Gravatt ………………………………………………………………………………… 07 3087 2260
Inala ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 07 2891 4200
Bayside ……………………………………….…………………………………... 07 3825 6005
ReachOut ……………………………………………………………………………… au.reachout.com
100% online & confidential peer support
Brook Red ………………………………………………………………………………… 07 3343 9282
One-on-one peer support & group activities
Butterfly National Helpline ……………………………………………………….……… 1800 334 673
For eating disorders or body image issues, 7days, 8am-midnight
LGBTIQ+
For ages 12-24
Fortitude Valley …………………………………………………………………………... 07 3257 7660
Logan ……………………………………………………………………………………… 0478 672 274
QLife …………………………………………………………………………….………… 1800 184 527
LGBTQI+ peer support & referrals 7 days, 3pm to midnight
QC (Queensland Council for LGBTI Health) …………………………..……………… 07 3017 1777
Community health service for LGBTI, Sistergirl & Brotherboy communities
Gayawur Rainbow ……………………………………………………………...……...… 1800 429 298
Online, phone and drop-in support for 16+
2Spirits ………………………………………………………………………….………… 07 3017 1777
LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl & Brotherboy support, advocacy & referrals
PFLAG ……………………………………………………………………………….……. 0400 767 832
Supporting parents, guardians, carers & friends of the LGBTQIA+ community
MIGRANT/REFUGEE/CULTURALLY DIVERSE
Multicultural Australia ……………………………………………………………………. 07 3337 5400
Supporting newly arrived young people from migrant & refugee backgrounds in areas of employment, education, training, & social connections
QPASTT ………………………………………………………………………......……… 07 3391 6677
Supporting people from refugee backgrounds to heal, belong & thrive through youth work & counselling
Settlement Services International (SSI) ……………………………………………….. 07 3412 8222
Providing support to newly arrived young refugees and migrants through youth-centred casework, & culturally competent, responsive activities & programs
TIS (translating and interpreting service) …………………………………………………..… 131 450
SSI ..................................................................... 07 3412 8222
Supporting young people & their families with settlement, employment, education, health, wellbeing & social supports
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion ………………. 1300 130 582
Advocacy for young people 0-18 with disability
Disability Advocacy Pathways …………………………………………….……………. 1800 130 582
Information & referrals
JobAccess ………………………………………………………………………………… 1800 464 800
Help to find & keep a job - jobaccess.gov.au
Carers QLD ………………………………………………………………………….…… 1300 999 636
NDIS local area coordinator
ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR SOMEONE ELSE?
Carer Gateway …………………………………………………………………………… 1800 422 737
Free wellbeing and social support for young carers
Arafmi QLD ……………………………………………………………………..………… 1300 554 660
Free support for mental health carers
Little Dreamers ……………………………………………………………………..……. 1800 717 515
Free wellbeing and social support for young carers
LEAVING CARE – SUPPORT AND FUNDING
Next Step Plus …………………………………………………….. 1800NEXTSTEP (1800 639 878)
Support with transition planning for 15-17
Case management support with goals for 18-25
ATSICHS Brighter Futures …………………………………………………..…………. 07 3240 8900
Extended Post Care Support (18-21 & on an order up to 18th birthday)
*Ask your case worker about funding you may be eligible for to help you transition to adulthood (YHARS, Youth Housing Essentials & TILA)
LEARNING OR STRUGGLING AT SCHOOL?
Arethusa College ……………………………………………...…………………………. 1300 720 371
The Busy School ……………………………………………………..………………….. 1300 176 472
Y Schools …………………………………………………………………………….…… 07 3277 0911
Junior Campus (Yr 7-9) Acacia Ridge
Senior Campus (Yr 10-12) - Parkinson
Hemmant ………………………………………………...……………………………….. 07 3914 5116
Inala ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 07 3548 5800
Queensland Pathways State College ………………………………………………….. 07 3421 0666
Indie School ………………………………………………………………………………. 1800 046 343
The Yili Program ........................................................... 0418 201 479
Supporting pathways into school, training & employment for 7 - 18
Fee-Free TAFE courses ………………………………………………………………….1300 308 233
Carinity Education Southside...............................................07 3423 7499
DRIVING
Volunteer supervised learner driving
Carindale ……………………………………………………………………….……….... 07 3909 9544
Inala ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 07 3372 2222
Mt Gravatt ………………………………………………………………………………… 07 3420 4655
Indigenous Learner Licence Program …………………………………………………. 07 3075 6157
Inala Elders, 76 Corsair Avenue, Inala
A LOT GOING ON? (GENERAL SUPPORT)
Youth Support Services (For 12-21)
Youth Advocacy Centre ………………………………………… 07 3356 1002
Support with housing, Centrelink, employment, education & driving licenses
Brisbane Youth Service (Youth Support Program) …………...……………………… 07 3620 2400
Mt Gravatt PCYC (Youth Support Service) ……..…………………………………….. 07 3420 4655
BABI (Youth Outreach Program) …………………………………………………...….. 07 3393 4176
Gallang Place (Live Long Live Strong Program) ……………………………………... 07 3899 5041
ATSICHS Youth Service ………………………………………………………………… 07 3240 8900
DOMESTIC, FAMILY AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
DVConnect Womensline ……………………...………………………………………… 1800 811 811
Domestic violence helpline, 24/7
1800 Respect ………………………….……………………………………………….… 1800 737 732
Counselling & support for domestic, family & sexual violence 24/7
WWILD (Sexual Violence Service) ………..………………………………………...… 07 3262 9877
For people with intellectual disabilities
Statewide Sexual Assault Hotline …………..………………………………………….. 1800 010 120
7 days, 7:30am-11:30pm
Zig Zag ……………………………………………………………………………………. 07 3843 1823
Support for women, trans & gender diverse young people 12-25
BRISSC (Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre) …………………… 07 3391 0004
For 15+ Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm
IWSS (Immigrant Women’s Support Service) ………………………………………… 0438 463 490
Murrigunya Family & Cultural Healing Centre ………………………………………… 07 3290 4254
Community-based sexual assault support service
NEED LEGAL SUPPORT?
Youth Advocacy Centre ……………………………………………………………..….. 07 3356 1002
Legal services & support for 10-18
Legal Aid Qld …………………………………………...………………………………… 1800 527 527
Youth Legal Advice Hotline
Women’s Legal Service ……………………………………………………………..….. 1800 957 957
Free legal advice & support
LGBTI Legal Service …………………………………………………………….………. 07 3124 7160
Justice & legal assistance
ATSILS (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service) ………………..….….... 1800 012 255
Sisters Inside ……………………………………………………………………..………. 1800 003 242
Supports criminalised women & girls
ABORGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
ATSICHS Medical, Dental, Housing & Youth Services ……….…...………………… 07 3240 8900
Medical & dental all ages
Youth services 8-21
Inala Wangarra …………………………………………………………………………… 07 3372 2333
First Nation’s community groups & programs
Gallang Place ……………………………………………………………………..……… 07 3899 5041
First Nation’s counselling services
Bahloo Women’s Youth Shelter ……………………………………… 1800 159 147/ 07 3391 2815
Emergency accommodation for 16-21
Yumba Hostel …………………………………………………………………………….. 07 3151 8730
Temporary low-cost accommodation in West End
Bowman Johnson Hostel ………………………………………………………..……… 1300 692 824
Short-term supported accommodation for 18+ in West End
Yarns Heal …………………………………………….....…………………… info@yarnsheal.com.au
Suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+
13Yarn …………………………………………………………………………….…………….. 13 92 76
Crisis support hotline, 24/7
Mob Link ……………………………………………………………………..…………… 1800 254 354
Connecting mob with services & care
Yiliyapinya …………………………………………………………………….………….. 0418 201 479
Brain health and healing for children, young people and families
SEXUAL HEALTH
True Relationships ………………………………………………………………………. 07 3250 0200
Healthy relationships & reproductive health
RAPID Clinic ……………………………………………………………………..………. 07 3013 5566
Free testing for HIV & STIs, walk-in only
Respect Inc …………………………………………………………………..…………… 07 3835 1111
Support for sex workers
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS (CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT)
Clarence Street …………………………………………………………...……………… 07 3163 8400
Support to make positive changes to your alcohol & drug use, for 13-25
Adis ……………………………………………………………………………...………… 1800 177 833
Counselling, information & advice, 24/7
Biala Hot House ………………………………………………………………. 07 3837 5600 (press 1)
Counselling, detox, opioid treatment + needle & syringe program, for 12-25
Lives Lived Well ……………………………………………………….…………………. 1300 727 957
Counselling, groups, day programs, withdrawal support & rehab 18+
Drug Arm ……………………………………………………………………..…………… 07 3620 8880
Counselling, outreach, day programs, groups & diversion 18+
Ted Noffs Foundation ……………………………………………………………...……. 1800 753 300
Counselling for 12-25 & residential rehab for 13-18
LADDERS (Logan Adolescent Drug Dependencies Early Response Service) .......... 07 3489 2777
Harm minimisation, relapse prevention, withdrawal management & opioid replacement program, for 12-25
Text The Effects ……………………………..………………………. 0439 TELL ME (0439 835 563)
Information about the effects of drugs
PREGNANT OR PARENTING (MUMS AND DADS)
Brisbane Youth Service …………………………………………………………………. 07 3620 2400
Young Mums & Bubs, Young Families & Young Dads
Micah Young Mothers for Young Women …………………………………………….. 07 3394 9100
Support for young mothers & their partners
Birthing in Our Community (BIOC) …………………………………………….………. 1800 692 462
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander midwifery services
Pregnancy Counselling Link …………………………………………………….……… 1800 777 690
Free counselling for young women 18+ in Greater Brisbane region
Peach Tree ………………………………………………..…………………
Emotional & mental health support for pregnancy and early parenthood
Children by Choice ………………………………………………………………….…… 07 3357 5377
Support for all pregnancy options
BORED? GET OUT THERE!
Visible Ink Youth Hub ………………………………………………………..………….. 07 3403 0136
Free-to-use hub in Fortitude Valley for young people 12-25. Fully equipped creative spaces, music jam sessions and equipment hire. For more info https://visibleink.org/
Find your local PCYC for affordable sport, gym and recreation
Carindale ………………………………………………………………………………….. 07 3909 9544
Inala ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 07 3372 2222
Mt Gravatt ………………………………………………………………………………... 07 3420 4655
Bayside ………………………………………………………………….………………… 07 3396 5017
NEED MONEY OR WORK?
Link and Launch …………………………………………………………….…………… 0460 039 273
Post Year 12 support
Maxima Joblink …………………………………………………………………...……… 1300 629 462
Inclusive Employment Australia & temp skills
Yourtown Employment Services ………………………………………………….……. 07 3462 4140
Mt Gravatt
Find your local employment service provider …………………………... workforceaustralia.gov.au
Salvos Moneycare ………………………………………………………..……………… 1800 722 363
Financial counselling
Kyabra Financial Resilience Program .......................... 07 3373 9499
Develop confidence in understanding bills & managing your money
Headspace Work and Study Support
Online and in-person mentoring services
https://headspace.org.au/services/work-and-study-support/
ANY QUESTIONS
Ask Izzy: askizzy.org.au/
MINDFULNESS/SHOW YOURSELF KINDNESS
If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed, follow these steps to help keep yourself grounded and safe.
- Notice one thing for each of your five senses (sight, touch, sound, smell, taste) - for example, notice one thing you can smell, notice one thing you can see…etc
- Breathe - Be kind to yourself.
If you have capacity, think about giving your safe person a call.