Health services
AgForce urges anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed by recent events or who notices others who may be behaving differently to please reach out for support. There are a number of counselling and support services available locally or by phone.
› Visit a flood recovery centre
Representatives from the Department of Communities, Red Cross and Lifeline are present at each Centre to provide initial counselling, as well as referrals to more targeted services.
Click here to locate a community recovery centre near you.
› Contact a counselling service near you
Visit the Queensland Government's Community Services website to find a counselling service near you.
Click here to access the site, then select the information brochure for your region and access a wide range of mental health, financial, family, legal, employment and other support services.
People in need of counselling services can also call the community recovery line on 1800 173 349 and they will be put in touch with Lifeline.
› Contact a nation-wide counselling service
General community support services are available to everyone:
- For a comprehensive list of mental health related material and supports: www.newsinmind.com/disasters
- Flying Padre: 07 4749 3875
- Mensline Australia: 1300 789 978
- BeyondBlue info Line: 1300 224 636
- Red Cross: 1800 733 111
- Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
- Lifeline Telephone Counselling: 131 114
- Kid's Help Line: 1800 551 800
- Dvconnect (domestic violence support): 1800 811 811
- Parentline: 1300 301 300
- Salvo Care Line: 1300 363 622; http://salvos.org.au/
- Seniors Enquiry Line: 1300 135 500
- Red Cross free information booklets and fact sheets online at:
- http://aftertheemergency.redcross.org.au/get-info/news-and-events/after-floods
- Queensland Health fact sheets for coping in emergencies: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/floods/stress_well.asp