Wilston Grange Community Partners

1. Accommodation Services

2. Advocacy and Legal Services

3. Alcohol and Drug Services

4. Child Development Units

5. Child Health Clinics can help with Infant Health /Lactation/ antenatal /postnatal

6. Child Related Business and Services Links

7. Child Safety

8. Community Centres and Halls

9. Disability Services

10. Education Services

11. Employment services

12. Gay and Lesbian support

13. Grandparents support

14. Hospitals (Public)

15. Indigenous services

16. Libraries

17. Men’s services

18. Multicultural support

19. Parks

20. Places of Worship

21. Playgroups

22. Primary Schools

23. Sporting Clubs and Centres

24. Support and counselling

25. Vacation Care

26. Youth Services 1. ACCOMMODATION SERVICES Department of Housing – North PO Box 2352 CHERMSIDE 4032 T: 07 3896 9900 http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/

2. ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SERVICES LEGAL AID 44 Herschel Street, BRISBANE 4000 T: 07 3238 3500 http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/

CAXTON LEGAL CENTRE INC. incorporating Seniors Legal and Support Service 1 Manning Street, SOUTH BRISBANE 4101 T: 07 3214 6333 F: 07 3846 7483 Email: [email protected] https://caxton.org.au/ Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm

3. ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS UNIT, Queensland Health T: 1800 177 833 http://www.health.qld.gov.au/atod/

4. CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNITS http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rch/professionals/cchs_service.asp#kp

CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT: Keperra Service This team provides specialist developmental services involving multidisciplinary assessment and treatment for school aged children 4 - 13 years. To be eligible for services children require complex developmental concerns affecting performance across several areas of their life. SERVICES OFFERED include assessment and goal-directed interventions, parent education/ information sessions and consultation-liaison with school teams. REFERRAL INFORMATION Families enquiring regarding an initial appointment can contact the central intake service directly. Consultation is by appointment only. Services are available to families who meet eligibility for access and who reside in suburbs north of the Brisbane River. Referral from a General Practitioner (GP), General Paediatrician or another medical specialist is required prior to initial appointment. Contact information T: 07 3335 8888 F: 07 3335 8869 North West Community Health Centre, 49 Corrigan Street, KEPERRA 4054

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLINIC: Royal Children's Hospital, Herston Service This team provides a specialist outpatient clinic for children with developmental difficulties and a co-existing chronic or complex medical condition. SERVICES OFFERED include developmental assessment and consultation-liaison with other medical specialists. This service aims to provide developmental management of children with complex health needs who have ongoing relationships with specialists at the Royal Children's Hospital. REFERRAL CONSULTATION is by appointment only. Referral from a Royal Children's Hospital medical specialist or a paediatric specialist/service of another treating hospital is required prior to initial appointment. Enquiries regarding an initial appointment can be directed to the central intake service. Contact information T: 07 3335 8809 (CDP Clinical Intake Officer) F: 07 3335 8869 Outpatients Department, Royal Children's Hospital, Herston Road, HERSTON 4029

EDUCATION PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT TEAM SERVICE This team provides a state-wide leadership role in improving and promoting the health and well-being of children in the context of their environment. This is achieved through ongoing multidisciplinary training, education and research in the field of child development. The team consists of senior clinicians from a multi-disciplinary background who provide clinical services within the Child Development Program. The team is involved in coordinating, planning and delivering education, teaching sessions/forums, facilitating practice development activities and providing professional supervision to health professionals working in the area of child development. T: 07 3335 8888 Clinical Leader F: 07 3335 8869 Child Development Unit, 49 Corrigan Street, KEPERRA 4054

5. CHILD HEALTH CLINICS Assist with Infant & Child Health / Lactation / Antenatal / Postnatal

Government website with information and links for parenting 0-18 year olds, also directory of some local resources relating to children and a full medical directory. http://raisingchildren.net.au

TELEPHONE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT T:13Health – 13 432584 (available 24 hours, 7 days a week)

COMMUNITY CHILD HEALTH Central number – 1300 366 039

CHILD HEALTH CENTRE ALDERLEY Shop 4, 24 Southpine Rd, ALDERLEY 4051

This service provides prevention and early intervention services for parents/caregivers of children aged 0-12 years. Community Child Health Centres are staffed by a multidisciplinary health team. All aspects of child health and parenting support are provided including:

• Health surveillance and screening • Growth and development assessment • Hearing assessment and referral • Behavioural expectations • Infant feeding clinics • Information on nutritional requirements - healthy eating and physical activity • Immunisation Clinics • Parents discussion groups • Triple P (Positive Parenting Programs)

OTHER SERVICES : . Self Weigh facilities T:1300 366 039 . Early Feeding Support Clinics (Kallangur and Alderley) for the first two weeks after hospital discharge for new babies. Drop in Monday to Friday 9am-12md no appointment required. Closed public holidays. . Infant Feeding Support Programs (day programs for infants under 6 months with feeding concerns). T: 1300 366 039

Contact Information T: 1300 366 039 (8.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays).

QUEENSLAND ORAL HEALTH T: 07 3234 0111 Queensland Health Building 147-163 Charlotte Street, BRISBANE 4000

6. CHILD RELATED BUSINESS AND SERVICES LINKS Privately maintained website “The Official Guide to Child Friendly Brisbane”: large amount of information about events, playground reviews, private businesses and services (from kids parties to hairdressers for kids etc.) Tabs for Special Needs and Education and Shopping and holidays. http://www.brisbanekids.com.au

Bub Hub for child-related directories and on-line forums http://www.bubhub.com.au

7. CHILD SAFETY ALDERLEY CHILD SAFETY SERVICE CENTRE Level 1, 467 Enoggera Road, ALDERLEY 4051 T: 07 3247 7888 F: 07 3247 7820

CHERMSIDE CHILD SAFETY SERVICE CENTRE Ground level, Commonwealth Centre, 18 Banfield Street, CHERMSIDE 4032 T: 07 3513 3700 F: 07 3513 3746

CHILD SAFETY AFTER HOURS SERVICE CENTRE (formerly Crisis Care) is a 24-hour statewide service that provides after hours responses to clients of the department, members of the public and staff from government departments and community agencies in relation to child protection matters. Freecall: 1800 177 135 (Queensland only)

KIDSAFE HOUSE Extensive displays on all aspects of child injury prevention. 50 Bramston Terrace, HERSTON 4006 T: 07 3854 1829

8. COMMUNITY CENTRES AND HALLS Brisbane city council map-driven directory of halls for hire http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-and- venues/community-halls/

Grange Bowls Club – commonly used, next to Wilston Grange Kindy 79 Sellheim Street, GRANGE 4051 T: 07 3356 9166 http://www.grangebowls.com.au Email: [email protected]

Grange Library for small group meetings

Grange Thistle Soccer Club available for hire for parties/ season breakup etc

9. DISABILITY SERVICES Disability Services Local office 1159 Sandgate Road, NUNDAH 4012 T: 07 3406 9000 F: 07 3406 9076 http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/disability/support-and-services/

10. EDUCATION SERVICES Child care / kindergarten and preschool portal http://mychild.gov.au

Department of Education Queensland website: directory of schools, school holidays, links to curriculum and all school related information for Queensland http://education.qld.gov.au

11. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Government website linking to Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support http://www.humanservices.gov.au

Payment for job seekers and links to other support agencies http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/payments-for-job- seekers

12. GAY AND LESBIAN SUPPORT Directory on Brisbane City Council website with many useful links http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community/community-support/lesbian-gay- bisexual-transgender/index.htm

13. GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT Queensland Government Community Services - Links to grandparent and senior activities and support http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/communityservices/seniors/

14. HOSPITALS (PUBLIC) Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital - ADULTS only Butterfield St, HERSTON 4029 T: 07 3646 8111

The Prince Charles Hospital –sees adults and children Rode Road CHERMSIDE 4032 T: 07 3139 4000

Royal Children’s Hospital – CHILDREN only Herston Rd, HERSTON 4029 T: 07 3646 8111 (Closing in 2014/15)

Queensland Children’s Hospital to be called Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital (opening 2014/15) South Brisbane

15. INDIGENOUS SERVICES 313 Melton Rd, NORTHGATE 4013 T: 07 3240 8903 F: 07 3256 6579 http://www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au Directory of medical and dental services, the healing centre, resources and links http://www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au/medical-services/northgate/

16. LIBRARIES Library directory and joining, borrowing and resources information http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/libraries/

GRANGE LIBRARY 79 Evelyn St, GRANGE 4051 T: 07 3407 2523

Closed on public holidays Monday and Sunday: Closed Tuesday and Thursday: 10am - 6pm Wednesday: 12 noon - 8pm Friday: 10am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm

After hours chute, Disabled toilet, Meeting rooms, Photocopier, Toilet, Wheelchair accessible, Wi-fi, Word processing Meeting room The meeting room has after hours access and a capacity of 25. Facilities include overhead projector, whiteboard and TV/DVD/video. Find out more about hiring a library meeting room. Refurbishment The Grange Library will be refurbished in 2014 to provide an improved interior, new children's area, new toilets, and a larger meeting room. The work will be undertaken outside of library opening hours (Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Monday). Barriers will be in place around the library while this work is completed.

17. MEN’S SERVICES SOCIAL: Wilston Grange area men/fathers meet on the 1st Friday of the month from around 6pm at Grange Bowls Club. Informal event at the downstairs bar. SUPPORT: Member based organisation founded on information sharing for men and free practical support. http://www.mensshed.org/home/.aspx

18. MULTICULTURAL SUPPORT A comprehensive directory of migrant and refugee helpful information, resource directory and support groups. Also has links to events, English language resources and translating and interpreting services. https://www.qld.gov.au/youth/family-social-support/supporting- multicultural-communities/

19. PARKS Directory of parks by suburb, facilities, dog parks and more http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-and- venues/parks/index.htm Lanham Park – outside WGKP Grange Library Park – opposite WGKP

20. PLACES OF WORSHIP Brisbane Community Directory of Churches and Places of Worship http://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Queensland/Brisbane/Religion___ Philosophy/Churches_and_Places_of_Worship

21. PLAYGROUPS Playgroup Association of Queensland – full directory and useful links to toy library and other information http://playgroupqueensland.com.au

“Gum Nuts” Windsor Presbyterian Church, 58 Maygar Street, WINDSOR 4030 Contact: Kelli 0449 039 771

Day: Tuesday Time: 9.30 -11.30am Description: Ages 0- 5yrs. $3.00/visit. Informal Playgroup with a regular routine and range of organised activities for toddlers and a safe fenced and shaded outdoor play area including sand pit. Group continues to meet during school holidays at a park

22. PRIMARY SCHOOLS Department of Education Queensland website: directory of schools http://education.qld.gov.au

Local State Schools: • • • • Stafford State School

23. SPORTING CLUBS AND CENTRES (as recommended by 2013 kindy parents)

GRANGE THISTLE SOCCER CLUB http://www.grangethistlesc.com.au Lanham Park, Price Street, GRANGE 4051 T: 0467 621 344 or 07 3356 8553 Email: [email protected]

GRANGE BOWLS CLUB 79 Sellheim Street, GRANGE 4051 T: 07 3356 9166 Email: [email protected]

LITTLE KICKERS – GRANGE http://www.littlekickers.com.au Grange Bowls Club, 79 Sellheim Street, GRANGE 4051 T: 07 3355 0513 Email: [email protected]

SHAPLAND SWIM SCHOOLS http://shapland.com.au/locations/everton-park 184 Old Northern Road, EVERTON PARK 4053 T: 07 3353 3016 Email: [email protected]

LOCOCO TENNIS http://www.lococotennis.com.au St Columba’s School, Wilston State School and Newmarket State School T: 0403 007 907 Email: [email protected]

YMCA ENOGGERA http://ymcagymnastics.com.au/enoggera.html 240 South Pine Road, ENOGGERA 4051 T: 07 3355 7176 Email: [email protected]

LITTLE MOVES DANCE - SUSIE O'SHEA http://littlemoves.com.au Windsor Presbyterian Church and Wilston Presbyterian Church Email: [email protected]

NEWMARKET OLYMPIC POOL http://newmarket-pool.com.au 71 Alderson Street, NEWMARKET 4051 T: 07 3356 8434

PROMENADE DANCE KEDRON http://www.promenadedance.com.au 26 Glentanna Street, KEDRON 4031 T: 07 3357 9086 Email: [email protected]

WILSTON SCOUT GROUP http://wilston.scoutsqld.com.au Sellheim Street (beside Grange Municipal Library), GRANGE 4051 T: 1800 SCOUTS or 07 3870 7000 Email: [email protected]

24. SUPPORT AND COUNSELLING

If you or someone you love is in danger or hurt, the nearest emergency at your local hospital will help you.

LIFELINE 24 hour free and confidential telephone counselling service T: 13 11 14 Online chat: https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/Online-Services/crisis-chat

KIDS HELP LINE 24 hour free and confidential telephone and online counselling services. T: 1800 55 1800

SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE 24 hour, nationwide service that provides telephone counselling to people 18 years and over who are: • suicidal • caring for someone who is suicidal • bereaved by suicide T: 1300 659 467

25. VACATION CARE ALDERLEY KINDERGARTEN VACATION CARE 76 South Pine Road, ALDERLEY 4051 T: 07 3356 3675 http://www.alderleykindy.com.au E: [email protected]

For Kindergarten age children that attend local kindergartens.

26. YOUTH SERVICES Also see ‘Support & Counselling’ above

DIRECTORY OF HELP FOR YOUTH http://www.clearthinking.com.au/need-help/

HEADSPACE www.headspace.org.au All locations Australia wide are listed on the headspace website. Headspace offers services for people aged between 12 and 25 years old who: • need some help with any type of health issue • are having difficulty with something in their lives • are feeling sad, anxious or worried • are concerned about the use of alcohol or drugs • are worried about family or a friend • need advice about education and/or finding work • have sexual health issues or want information about contraception

REACHOUT www.reachout.com.au ReachOut.com is Australia’s leading online youth mental health service. It’s the perfect place to start if you’re not sure where to look. Every year ReachOut helps thousands of young Australians with information support and stories on everything from finding your motivation, through to getting through really tough times.