Other resources (helpful for futher assistance)

Ask Izzy

Autism Spectrum Australia

https://askizzy.org.au/

Ask Izzy, a free and anonymous support finder. It can assist you to find the services you need and where these services are located. Ask Izzy can be used to find services such as: housing, meals, counselling, healthcare, legal advice, and addiction treatment. If you are with Telstra, you can access Ask Izzy without requiring any credit.

Autism Spectrum Australia

https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/life-stages/adults

1800 277 328

Autism Spectrum Australia offers lessons in life skills, case management, day programs, employment support, positive behaviour support, individual allied health therapy, and service co-ordination.

Culture in Mind

Healthy Mind (Black Dog Institute)

http://www.cultureinmind.org.au/

Culture in Mind provide community-based services to support social, emotional, and mental wellbeing to migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. This service is located in the same centre as World Wellness Group at Stones Corner.

Healthy Mind (Black Dog Institute)

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/healthy-mind/

Healthy Mind is an easy to read online tool designed to assist people with an intellectual disability to recognise and regulate their thoughts and feelings. Developed by the Black Dog Institute, it is available on desktop and tablet with step by step guides, learning modules, worksheets and progress sheets, video, and audio content. This is free and you do not need to register. It is accessible at any time.

Logan Jobs Talent Community

https://www.loganjobs.com.au/about

A ‘one-stop-shop' for residents of Logan City and potential employers. Jobs available in the local area will be posted here and you can upload your resume to apply for jobs. You can also become a member for free to receive updates and further information.

Mental Health Laws

Logan Jobs Talent Community

https://queenslandlawhandbook.org.au/the-queensland-law-handbook/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-laws/

This document provides an overview of the legal rights, obligations, and laws for those with mental health issues.

Mercy Community

https://www.mercycommunity.org.au/contact/

Mercy Community is a service connecting you to the support you need. This includes families and young people, domestic violence, multicultural support, and aged care.

MyAus COVID-19

Mercy Community

https://www.myauscovid-19.org.au/

https://migrationcouncil.org.au/2020/05/20/myaus-covid-19-a-new-multilingual-mobile-app/

MyAus COVID-19 is a free application for information about COVID-19, in the language required. The app allows you to: Find out more about COVID-19 and support in Australia by reading articles

Search function for a topic of interest
View animations with helpful summaries for particular topics
Find useful tips and contacts to help people adjust during these times.
Available in at least 25 languages and there are plans to add additional languages over time

My Community Directory

https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Queensland

1300 762 515

MyCommunityDirectory helps people Australia-wide locate quality health and community information and services. It offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive directory of community service listings in Australia. These services are free or subsidised. They are associated with Community Central, My Community Diary, Community Information Support Services, Queensland Government.

myCompass

My Community Directory

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/mycompass/

myCompass is a free, online, self-help program for people with depression, anxiety and stress developed by the Black Dog Institute. There are 14 interactive learning activities to help you better understand yourself and learn strategies to improve your mental health. It offers a personalised experience to match your individual needs.

Occupational Therapy Australia’s The New Normal: Navigating everyday life during COVID-19

https://otaus.com.au/publicassets/97c2319e-0bc0-ea11-9434-005056be13b5/The%20New%20Normal_ebook_Final.pdf

Occupational Therapy Australia recognises that COVID-19 has disrupted people’s daily lives around the world. As life is beginning to return to a ‘new normal,’ it is important to find your new normal. This guide can help provide ideas and prompts for reflections to help create a new normal that works for you.

Oneplace Community Services Director

Occupational Therapy Australia’s The New Normal: Navigating everyday life during COVID-19

https://www.oneplace.org.au/ Oneplace is an online service directory for Queenslanders looking for support from parenting groups to domestic and family violence support.

Queensland Government’s Emergency Relief Program

https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/emergency-relief-program

The Emergency Relief Program provides support to Queenslanders struggling financially. It also refers people to the appropriate financial and/or social support services. There are 87 services in Queensland.

Queensland Multicultural Resource Directory

Queensland Government’s Emergency Relief Program

https://www.communities.qld.gov.au/multicultural/multicultural-affairs/multicultural-communities/queensland-multicultural-resource-directory

The Queensland Multicultural Resource Directory provides a list of Queensland organisations with a multicultural community focus. This may include schools, community, government and non-government organisations, migrant and refugee service organisations. Search the directory to find a service located near you.

Sakina Refuge

The Access Gateway

Contact: Salam El-Merebi – salam.e@iwaa.org.au OR sakina@iwaa.org.au

Sakina Refuge is an initiative designed to assist female victims of domestic violence. It is a non-government organisation network for females, victims of crime, families, and people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. The program provides women with a safe shelter, and programs and initiatives to empower them. Sakina also engages other health professionals such as allied health professionals, doctors, psychologists, and social workers.

The Access Gateway

https://www.accesscommunity.org.au/the_gateway

13 14 50

The Access Gateway offers help, advice, and direction for you in employment services, housing services, financial support, social activities, family supports, and health and wellbeing support. The Access Gateway have a no wrong door policy, if you are looking for a particular service, some information or an activity, a Gateway Officer will point you in the right direction.

Women's Legal Services Queensland

https://wlsq.org.au/

5407 0212

Women’s Legal Services Queensland help you:

Take control of your finances
Gain financial information
Access legal support for domestic and family violence
Access government concessions
Access budgeting and savings support, education support
Know your financial rights.

World Wellness Group

Women's Legal Services Queensland

https://worldwellnessgroup.org.au/World

Wellness Group, located at Stones Corner, is an accredited service aiming to deliver high quality, accessible and affordable health and wellbeing services to refugees, asylum-seekers, and marginalised migrants. The services it provides are a GP clinic, mental health and wellbeing, refugee and asylum seeker health, international student health and wellbeing, traditional medicine, and health promotion and advocacy. It is funded by Queensland Department of Health and the eligibility criteria is as follows:

Multicultural background
Live in the Greater Brisbane region
18 years or over
Severe and complex mental health issues which require specialised services
Willing to work towards goals

Contacts and Phone Numbers

000 – in case of emergency/immediate risk of harm
13HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
ADIS (alcohol and drug information service): 1800 177 833
Autism Advisory and Support Service: 1300 222 777 (NDIS accredited 24-hour hotline)
Autism QLD: 3273 0000
Autism Spectrum Australia: 1800 277 328
Beyond Blue COVID Mental Wellbeing Support Service: 1800 512 348
BeyondBlue 1300 22 4636 (or chat, email or join online forums)
BuyAbility: 1300 043 517
Disability Employment Service (Australian Department of Social Services): 1300 566 046
DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
EHeadspace: 1800 650 890 (12-25 y/o)
Evolve Psych Consultants: 07 3809 3573
Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186
Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858
Griefline: 07 3062 7327
JobAccess: 1800 464 800
JobActive JobSeeker Hotline: 13 62 68
Just Ask: 1300 131 114
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 - 5-25 y/o
Lifeline (24 hours): 13 11 14 OR SMS: 0477 13 11 14
Mensline Australia: (24 hours) 1300 78 99 78
Mindspot: 1800 61 44 34
QLD HEALTH 1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255)
QLD Health Advice: 13 43 25 84
QLife: 1800 184 527
Quitline: 13 QUIT (13 7848)
SANE Helpline: 1800 18 SANE (7263)
Sexual Assault: 1800 010 120
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467