Information and Referral Service
Helpful Phone Numbers
Ambulance/Fire/Police: 000(emergency only) Policelink: 131 444 for non urgent matters
Domestic Violence Telephone Service: 1800 811 811. This line is open 24/7
Family Relationship Advice Line: 1800 050 321 for family relationship or seperation issues, open 8am – 8pm weekdays and 10am-12pm Saturdays (closed public holidays). Also online at https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/
13 HEALTH: 13 43 25 84 Queensland Government phone line to help take the worry out of health concerns, 24 hours/7 days/week.
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Lifeline Crisis Line: 13 11 14 24 hrs/day (suicide and other issues)
Men’s Info Line: 1800 600 636 9am-midnight, 7 days/week
Mental health Crisis Assessment Team: 5433 8430 (open 7am-11pm every day)
Parents Helpline: 1800 177 279
Queensland Medication Help Line: 1300 633 424 Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm. Closed public holidays.
Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Closed 24/12-3/1
Suicide Helpline Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 Open 24/7. This service provides 6 counselling sessions of 50 minutes each for up to 6 months for people at risk of suicide. This service may take a little while to get back to you, so ring Lifeline for immediate support.
If you need help to find a suitable service for your needs, our volunteers will do their best to help you. Phone them on 3408 8440 or drop into 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara.
Email: neigh@binca.org.au
SOME OTHER USEFUL LOCAL COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Please note that for most organisations, you need to first make an appointment.
St Vincent de Paul Society has Australian Government funding for Financial Crisis and Material Aid – Emergency Relief, and works with people in need locally. PH: 1800 846 643 or from their local address: 31 63 First Avenue Bongaree Qld 4507 (near the primary school) Ph: 07 3408 3747
Opening Time: Tuesday 8am – 11.30am, 8am – 11.30am, Friday 8am – 11.30am.
The Bribie Pantry – Behind Freedom Church: Ph: 3450 060, 197 First Avenue, Bongaree. Tues, Thurs 7.45 am-11.45 am and Thursday 5.00 – 6.30 pm. Bring a cold bag with you if you wish to purchase from the refrigerated section. Low cost essential items.
Freedom Church – Wholeness Centre: Ph: 0477 561 407 197 First Avenue, Bongaree, Hours Wednesday 9.00 – 4.00 pm. Offers professional counselling.
Caboolture Community Action Group at http://www.caboolturecommunityaction.com/ is at 23 Hayes Street Caboolture 4510 Ph: 5309 4122. They help local people and people who are homeless.
Get in Touch. Get Involved.