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A HANDY GUIDE FOR HOMELESS WOMEN IN BRISBANE 2018-2019 EDITION v 8.01 ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION © 2018 The Lady Musgrave Trust, Brisbane. A Handy Guide for Homeless Women in Brisbane Title: (8th edition) provides vital support for women A Handy Guide for Homeless Women in Brisbane who are without shelter or at risk of becoming (2018-2019 Edition) homeless. Details include: First published: 2011. Brisbane, Australia • Emergency Phone Numbers Author/Contributors: • Accommodation such as drop-in support The Lady Musgrave Trust, Centacare, centres, accommodation units and housing Griffith University and the Queensland services Department of Housing and Public Works, The • Food and welfare; such as food vans, kitchens Working Group (represented by various Agencies) and Centrelink Edited by: • Health services such as hospitals, street doctors Karen Lyon Reid, CEO, and community health centres The Lady Musgrave Trust • Legal assistance for tenancy/housing problems, Graphic Design by: and victims of crime Rowland. • Community and specialist services for Communication, Digital and Creative Agency domestic violence support, family and 07 3229 4499 immigration support rowland.com.au • Facilities such as public libraries, lockers, free Content-Editing & Layout by: transport and toilets Stephen Scott • Employment Yet Another Creative 0410 697 314 This publication is a partnership between yetanother.co The Lady Musgrave Trust, Centacare, the Printed by: Department of Housing and Public Works, Q Print Group Griffith University and the Forum Working Group. 07 3262 3100 qprintgroup.com.au No. of Pages: 80 Digital Edition: 8.01 CONTACT THE LADY MUSGRAVE TRUST TO: • obtain additional copies of this publication • add or correct contacts for future editions (07) 3077 6760 [email protected] ladymusgravetrust.org.au 2 v 8.01 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Police, Fire, Ambulance ...............................................................................................000 Lifeline - crisis support, suicide prevention ............................................. 13 11 14 Kids Helpline.................................................................................................. 1800 551 800 Beyondblue ....................................................................................................1300 224 636 DVConnect - domestic violence hotline .......................................1800 811 811 Sexual assault, domestic & family violence support ......... 1800 737 732 13Health - 24-hour general health advice .....................................13 43 25 84 Gambling helpline .................................................................................. 1800 858 858 Alcohol & Drug Information Service .............................................1800 177 833 HOMELESS HOTLINE 1800 47 47 53 When you call, we will provide information about where you can find support, accommodation, meals or showers 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK CONFIDENTIAL FREE call from standard phones or public phones* *Calls from mobiles are charged at applicable mobile provider rates v 8.01 v 8.01 3 CONTENTS Emergency Phone Numbers ..........................................................................................................................3 Acknowledgments ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Drop-In and Support Centres ....................................................................................................................... 8 Drop-in Centres .......................................................................................................................................................9 Assessment and Referral Services .............................................................................................................. 10 Neighbourhood and Community Centres ...............................................................................................11 Emergency & Short Term Housing ............................................................................................................13 QHIP - Queensland Homelessness Information Platform .............................................................13 Emergency Accommodation State government Links...................................................................13 Supported Accommodation ...........................................................................................................................13 Emergency Housing: Single Women (including with children or pregnant) ...............14 Emergency Housing: Singles, Couples & Families............................................................................ 15 Emergency Housing: Under 25 Years (including with children or pregnant) ............... 17 Budget Short / Long-Term Housing: Hotels, Caravan Parks & Backpacker Hostels ....... 19 Level 3 Supported Accommodation (Personal Care Service) ................................................... 21 Housing Services ..................................................................................................................................................23 Department of Housing and Public Works .......................................................................................... 23 Non-Profit Housing Companies .................................................................................................................24 Senior Share Houses ............................................................................................................................................24 Homeless Connect ................................................................................................................................................24 Food and Welfare ............................................................................................................................................. 25 Emergency Relief .................................................................................................................................................25 Food and Welfare - Inner City ........................................................................................................................ 26 Food and Welfare - Ipswich .............................................................................................................................28 Food and Welfare - Northern Suburbs .................................................................................................... 29 Food and Welfare - Southern Suburbs ....................................................................................................30 Food and Welfare - Women’s Immigrant Support ..........................................................................32 Food and Welfare - Redlands / Bayside ...................................................................................................33 Food and Welfare - Logan ................................................................................................................................34 Suspended Coffees ................................................................................................................................................35 Vans and Kitchens ................................................................................................................................................. 36 Laundry, Showers and Outreach Services ............................................................................................44 Centrelink / Medicare Offices ....................................................................................................................... 45 4 Contents v 8.01 Health ....................................................................................................................................................................46 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) ................................................................................................................................... 46 Emergency Choices ........................................................................................................................................... 46 Sanitary Products ................................................................................................................................................ 46 Bulk Billing Healthcare ................................................................................................................................... 47 Mobile Healthcare ..............................................................................................................................................48 Womens Health.................................................................................................................................................... 49 Sexual Assault, Domestic & Family Violence, Elder Abuse Support....................................... 50 General Health Services ....................................................................................................................................52 Children's Health ..................................................................................................................................................52 Dental Services ......................................................................................................................................................53 Oral Health (Queensland Health) ................................................................................................................53