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Queensland Police Union

The Queensland Police Union of Employees provides the highest possible standard of representation for the benefit and protection of its members.  The QPUE provides assistance, representation and advocates for members during critical incidents, disciplinary investigations, workplace bullying and harassment issues, injury management, return to work, Workcover claims and industrial entitlements.  The Union maintains a benevolent fund to assist members with severe financial hardship and death benefits.

3259 1900
Together Union

Together is an organisation of thousands of Queenslander public servant members passionate about harnessing the collective power of workers to make change, build better lives and deliver quality services for the community.

Together is creating a community of empowered workers, engaged and active union members and supportive community members.  Together they take responsibility and ownership for issues they care about and use their collective power to make change.

1800 177 244
Queensland Police Commissioned Officers’ Union of Employees

The QPCOUE represents Commissioned Officers of the Queensland Police Service from the rank of Inspector to Chief Superintendent who voluntarily choose to be a financial member of this Union.

The Union provides a range of services including representation, advocacy and advice concerning:

Welfare support, family support in need, mental health/stress issues Industrial issues

Legal representation/advice for financial members.

(07) 3236 4050

Non-for-profit and government sponsored organisations (listed alphabetically):

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service (ATSICHS) and Drug Information Service

Committed to providing holistic health care to raise the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the wider Brisbane community.

3240 8900 (press 4)
Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

1300 222 222
Alcohol and Drug Information Service

ADIS is a 24 hour, 7 day a week confidential support service for people in Queensland with alcohol and other drug concerns, their loved ones and health professionals.

1800 177 833
Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is an Australian independent non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental disorders.

1300 224 636
Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating mental illness. We are about creating a world where mental illness is treated with the same level of concern, immediacy and seriousness as physical illness; where scientists work to discover the causes of illness and new treatments, and where discoveries are immediately put into practice through health services, technology and community education.

1300 224 636
Diverse Voice

Blue HOPE was created to provide support to current and former police officers and their families who are suffering with mental health issues. We are independent to all law enforcement agencies and seek to support all police, but especially those police officers who want an alternate to internal supports. Our staff case manage officers and keep in touch personally to encourage and support throughout the process.

1800 184 527
Blue HOPE

Blue HOPE was created to provide support to current and former police officers and their families who are suffering with mental health issues. We are independent to all law enforcement agencies and seek to support all police, but especially those police officers who want an alternate to internal supports. Our staff case manage officers and keep in touch personally to encourage and support throughout the process.

(07) 3607 5900
DV Connect

DV Connect helps you escape domestic, family & sexual violence. Providing Queenslanders with crisis counselling, information and pathways to safety (emergency transport and accommodation) for over 17 years.

1800 811 811
Family Relationships Online

Find out about a range of services to assist families manage relationship issues, including helping families agree on arrangements for children after parents separate.

1800 050 321
Gambling helpline

Support for anyone affected by gambling.

1800 858 858
Headscape

Headspace delivers support to young people aged from 12 to 25 years to reduce the impact of depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol and drug use, and to improve relationship issues associated with sexuality, sexual health, families, and bullying.

1800 650 890
Lifeline

Lifeline is an Australian independent non-profit organisation providing free, 24-hour Telephone Crisis Support service in Australia. Volunteer Crisis Supporters provide suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online

13 1114
KIDS Helpline

Kids Helpline is a free Australian telephone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5 and 25.

1800 551 800
MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns. We’re here to help anywhere, anytime.

1300 78 99 78
National Debt Helpline

Financial counsellors offer a free, independent and confidential service.

1800 007 007
Queensland Police Legacy Scheme

The Queensland Police Legacy Scheme is an independent incorporated organisation and is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities. They assist the eligible dependent families of deceased Queensland Police Officers, Queensland Police Officers whose spouse/partner has died and Queensland Police families with a parent suffering from an incurable/terminal illness.

(07) 3236 2276
Qld Retired Police Association Inc

Qld Retired Police Association Inc provides various functions including provision of help and support through your mates and addressing certain issues that affect former serving Police officers.

QLIFE

QLife provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people of all ages.

1800 184 527
Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia are committed to offering the best possible counselling, mediation, education and support services in a professional, relaxed and confidential environment. They are committed to social justice and inclusion. They have no religious affiliations and respect the rights of everyone to live with dignity and safety and to enjoy healthy relationships.

1300 3642 277
Reachout

An internet service for young people that provides information, support and resources about mental health issues and enable them to develop resilience, increase coping skills, and facilitate help-seeking behaviour.

1300 3642 277
Standby

Recognised as Australia’s leading suicide postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide.

1300 727 247
Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

Get immediate help now by selecting one of our counselling services offered.

1300 659 467
13HEALTH

A confidential phone service that provides health advice to Queenslanders. You can phone and talk to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the cost of a local call. If you identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, you can ask to speak with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Registered Nurse.

13 HEALTH  (13 43 25 84)
1800 RESPECT ( National Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Family Violence Counselling Service)

Confidential information, counselling and support service.

1800 737 732

Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)

24/7 Alcohol and drug support service that provides professional for free telephone counselling to people who are looking for information, advice and treatment in relation to Alcohol and drug related matters.  This service also caters for friends and family of those affected by alcohol and drug related issues. 

1800 177 833

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.  They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.  To find someone to talk to call Narcotics Anonymous. 

1300 652 820