The following government and non government agencies in these categories have an awareness of domestic violence and family violence.
Information and Referral
CENTRELINK
Government agency delivering a large range of services to the community including Career Information Centres, Jobsearch, Community Development Employment Projects, Indigenous Job Search, Job Matching, Job Network, JPE. Other services and programs available are passport services, legal aid, reconnect program, financial information services etc.
Customer Service Centres
Caloundra - 54 Canberra Terrace
Kawana Waters - Cnr Pt Cartwright Drive and Nanyima Street
Maroochydore - 5 Maud Street
Nambour - Cnr Maud and Currie Street
Noosa - 158 Bottlebrush Avenue (retirement/families)
Noosa - 97 Noosa Drive (employment)
Ph 131 021 (to make an appointment)
www.centrelink.gov.au
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES
Personal and health information and counselling available by child health and community health nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and home care services. A range of self-help and therapeutic groups and health promotion activities are conducted at each centre.
Program Manager
Caloundra - West Terrace (07) 5436 8552
Gympie - 20 Alfred Street (07) 5482 1212
Maroochydore - 100 Sixth Avenue (07) 5459 6901
Nambour - Centenary Square (07) 5450 4750
Noosa - 14 Bottlebrush Avenue (07) 5448 0044
MAROOCHY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Community Development Program
The Community Development Program helps the community identify and meet its needs. The program assists community groups and community organizations in planning, developing, maintaining and evaluating community resources, program support and networks.
Community Development Program Coordinator
Fifth Avenue
Cotton Tree QLD 4558
Ph (07) 5443 6696
mnccommunityworker@iprimus.com.au
WOMENS INFOLINK
An information and telephone referral centre with a range of free facilities and services for individuals and non-profit organisations. Resource centre, free Internet access and tutorials, free conference facilities and publications. Regional projects and events for women.
Regional Coordinator
91-95 Howard Street
Nambour QLD 4560
(07) 5470 8774
Freecall 1800 177 577
www.women.qld.gov.au
Housing
THE FAMILY HOUSING COLLECTIVE LTD
Long term, low cost housing for low-income families.
The Coordinator
24 Lawrence Street
Gympie QLD 4570
Ph (07) 5483 7311
www.familyhousing@bigpond.com.au
Emergency Housing
INTEGRATED FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICE (IFYS)
Integrated Family and Youth Service (IYS) on the Sunshine Coast is an amalgamated service model of Youth Action and Sunshine Coast Youth and Family Services. Provides a range of specialist support and intervention programs for young people and their families. Services provided include: youth housing, crisis accommodation service, medium term transitional housing, youth headlease transfer scheme, share house register and Reconnect - a youth homelessness early intervention program.
Senior Youth Worker
135 Duporth Avenue
Maroochydore QLD 4558
Ph (07) 5479 2499
LIONS EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION
Lions Emergency Accommodation Centre Inc provides supported accommodation for families and single women who are homeless or having to leave an unsafe situation. We have a shelter comprising 6 x 2 bedroom units for women and children. The shelter provides safety and security at a confidential address. There are seven other houses in the community for one and two parent families.
Support Services available:
- Crisis, domestic violence and financial counselling
- Assistance to improve parenting and living skills
- Children's group activities
- Support Groups
- Information and referral
- Advocacy
- Access to other community services
Follow up support
The Coordinator
16 Carroll Street
Nambour QLD 4560
Ph (07) 5441 3837
After Hours: 1800 811 811
NAJIDAH ASSOCIATION INC
Crisis outreach support, community education, crisis accommodation, post crisis support. Seven day/24 hour crisis accommodation.
Referral through Domestic and Family Violence Hotline 1800 811 811
Case Worker
Ph (07) 5479 0394
SONSHINE SANCTUARY
Provides emergency accommodation.
Case Worker
Ph (07) 5476 2785
After Hours: 1800 811 811
WOMEN HELPING WOMEN
Accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence.
Case Worker
Ph (07) 5493 2736
Mob. 0421 069 447
Domestic Violence Services
SCOPE - Suncoast Cooloola Outreach Prevention and Education
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Outreach Workers who can provide support, counseling, information and referral throughout the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola Region.
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Domestic Violence and Family Violence Court Support
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Community Education and Prevention
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Child Counsellor in Noosa Region
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MR Men's Relationship Program
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COMET-Community Minded Employment & Training Program
Regional Coordinator
Denna Street
Maroochydore QLD 4558
Ph (07) 5479 5911
www.scopedv.org
LIONS EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION
Lions Emergency Accommodation Centre Inc provides supported accommodation for families and single women who are homeless or having to leave an unsafe situation. We have a shelter comprising 6 x 2 bedroom units for women and children. The shelter provides safety and security at a confidential address. There are seven other houses in the community for one and two parent families.
Support Services available:
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Crisis, domestic violence and financial counselling
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Assistance to improve parenting and living skills
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Children's group activities
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Support Groups
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Information and referral
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Advocacy
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Access to other community services
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Follow up support
The Coordinator
16 Carroll Street
Nambour QLD 4560
Ph (07) 5441 3837
After Hours: 1800 811 811
NAJIDAH ASSOCIATION INC
Crisis outreach support, community education, crisis accommodation, post crisis support. Seven day/24 hour crisis accommodation.
Referral through Domestic and Family Violence Hotline 1800 811 811
Case Worker
Ph (07) 5479 0394
Children and Young People
INTEGRATED FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICE (IFYS)
Integrated Family and Youth Service (IYS) on the Sunshine Coast is an amalgamated service model of Youth Action and Sunshine Coast Youth and Family Services. Provides a range of specialist support and intervention programs for young people and their families. Services provided include: youth housing, crisis accommodation service, medium term transitional housing, youth headlease transfer scheme, share house register and Reconnect - a youth homelessness early intervention program.
Youth Support Coordinator
44 Burnett Street
Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Ph (07) 5477 9000
PLAY GROUP QLD
Birth - 5 years play education. Support for mothers and fathers.
Level 2/16 McDougal Street
Milton QLD 4064
Ph (07) 3368 2622
Disability
DISABILITY SERVICES QLD
Provides information on disability services and issues throughout Queensland. Covers all disability services eg. Accessing government and community departments, financial, counselling throughout Queensland.
Family and Early Childhood Support team (if you are a child)
OR
Family and Adult Support team (if you are an adult)
19 George Street
Maroochydore QLD 4558
Ph (07) 5456 7000
www.disability.qld.gov.au
Advocacy
SCOPE -
Suncoast Cooloola Outreach Prevention and Education
Coordinator
Denna Street
Maroochydore QLD 4558
Ph (07) 5479 5911
www.scopedv.org
Family Support/Counselling, Mediation and Information
LIFELINE FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES
Family Mediation at Lifeline Sunshine Coast provides neutral, confidential mediation for couples wanting to settle parenting and property issues themselves, rather than go to court. It is inexpensive and practical, for people wanting to move on with the best possible outcomes.
The Receptionist
37 Duporth Avenue
Maroochydore QLD 4558
Ph (07) 5479 1600
RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA
Relationships Australia is an organisation that offers resources to couples, individual's and families to help enhance and support their relationships.
Relationship Counsellor
Caloundra - 13/65-67 Bulcock Street (07) 5492 7255
Gympie - 137 Mary Street (07) 5481 1188
Noosaville - 14 Ernest (Noosa Youth Centre) (07) 5492 7255
Ph 1300 364 277
www.relationships.com.au
MAROOCHY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Family Support Program
Family Support Program provides practical and/or emotional support to local families experiencing difficulties. Aims of Family Support Program are:
- Help parents feel more confident
- Help families connect with their community
- Help improve bonds within a family
The Coordinator
Fifth Avenue
Cotton Tree QLD 4558
Ph (07) 5443 6696
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES
Personal and health information and counselling available by child health and community health nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and home care services. A range of self-help and therapeutic groups and health promotion activities are conducted at each centre.
Program Manager
Caloundra - West Terrace (07) 5436 8552
Gympie - 20 Alfred Street (07) 5482 1212
Maroochydore - 100 Sixth Avenue (07) 5459 6901
Nambour - Centenary Square (07) 5450 4750
Noosa - 14 Bottlebrush Avenue (07) 5448 0044
Multicultural
MAROOCHY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Multicultural Support Program and Community Settlements Services Officer
The Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Multicultural Support Program provides support to people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. The services provided are the provision of information, referrals, short-term counseling, advocacy, individual support and assistance to emerging ethnic communities. Priority target groups are newly arrived migrants and humanitarian entrants residing in the local government areas of Maroochy Shire, Noosa Shire and Caloundra City. The Multicultural Support Program is funded by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs.
Multicultural Support Worker and Community Settlements Services Officer
Fifth Avenue
Cotton Tree QLD 4558
Ph (07) 5443 9706
mnccommunityworker@iprimus.com.au
Health
NAMBOUR GENERAL HOSPITAL
Sunshine Coast Health Service District. Public Hospital.
Admissions/Enquiries
Hospital Road
Nambour QLD 4560
Ph (07) 5470 6600
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES
Personal and health information and counselling available by child health and community health nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and home care services. A range of self-help and therapeutic groups and health promotion activities are conducted at each centre.
Program Manager
Caloundra - West Terrace (07) 5436 8552
Gympie - 20 Alfred Street (07) 5482 1212
Maroochydore - 100 Sixth Avenue (07) 5459 6901
Nambour - Centenary Square (07) 5450 4750
Noosa - 14 Bottlebrush Avenue (07) 5448 0044
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
Health and drug information, training, and resource development.
The Coordinator
Suite 4A Paradise Village
5 Lutana Street
Buddina QLD 4575
Ph (07) 5477 5955
Legal/Justice
BALDWIN LAWYERS
Baldwin Lawyers provide expert, effective and timely legal solutions and advice to a diverse and extensive client base which includes: small business, individuals, commercial clients and local Government.
Solicitor
82 Monkland Street
Gympie QLD 4570
Ph (07) 5482 1733
Solicitor
11/28 Sunshine Beach Road
Noosa Heads QLD 4567
Ph (07) 5455 4222
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Supervises correction in the community and assists in the rehabilitation for offenders. Home Detention, Parolees, Probation Orders and Community Service.
Area Manager
Gympie - Cnr Lawrence and Mellor Street (07) 5480 5400
Maroochydore - 28 Cornmeal Parade (07) 5470 8030
Noosa - Langura Street (Courthouse) (07) 5473 8440
LEGAL AID QLD
Means tested legal aid. Contact legal aid for private solicitors who also participate in the Legal Aid Scheme.
Solicitor
Third Floor
Cnr The Esplanade and Second Avenue
Maroochydore QLD 4558
Ph 1300 651 188
QLD POLICE SERVICE
The QLD Police Service recognizes domestic violence is a serious problem within the community and is committed to providing an appropriate, effective and professional police response in order for the people of Queensland to be safer from such violence and for victims to receive the maximum protection under the law.
Police Emergency (24 Hours) 000
Regional DV Coordinator (07) 5443 9555
Sunshine Coast District DV Liasion Officer (07) 5475 2411
Gympie District DV Liasion Officer (07) 5482 2111
Officer in Charge Police Stations
Beerwah - Beerwah Road (07) 5436 5222
Caloundra - 1 Gregson Place (07) 5439 4444
Coolum Beach - David Low Highway (07) 5446 1877
Cooroy - Maple Street (07) 5447 6211
Eumundi - Old Bruce Highway (07) 5442 8222
Gympie - 30 Channon Street (07) 5482 2111
Kawana - Nicklin Way, Bokarina (07) 5493 7100
Landsborough - Caloundra Street (07) 5494 8005
Maleny - Maple Street (07) 5494 2204
Maroochydore - Cornmeal Parade (07) 5479 9888
Nambour - 162 Currie Street (07) 5441 2111
Noosa Heads - Langura Street (07) 5447 5888
Palmwoods - Margaret Street (07) 5445 0749
Pomona - Red Street (07) 5445 0749
Community/Neighbourhood Centres
CALOUNDRA COMMUNITY CENTRE
The services the Caloundra Community Centre offer the community include:
- Personal development and support opportunities
- Free legal and tax advice
- Emergency relief
- Family support program
- Children's playgroups
- Group programs for fun and health
- Literacy courses
- Older women's program
- Venue for special interest groups
Information, support and referral
The Coordinator
78 Buderim Street
Currimundi QLD 4551
Ph (07) 5491 4511
COMMUNITY CENTREPLACE INC. GYMPIE AND DISTRICT
Venue for community groups and activities. Local information and resource centres, self-development courses etc.
The Coordinator
24 Lawrence Street
Gympie QLD 4570
Ph (07) 5482 1147
GYMPIE AND DISTRICT WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRE
Library and resources service, individual counselling or groups, information services. Confidentiality and privacy - a safe, friendly atmosphere for women.
The Coordinator
10 Lawrence Street
Gympie QLD 4570
Ph (07) 5443 6696
MAROOCHY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
A venue for various community groups. Women’s interest group. Information and referral service. Meeting room. Tax help during tax season. Legal aid by appointment. Family support. Multicultural Support Program. Community Development Program. Limited Hours Care and Vacation Care. METS- Me Employment Training & Skills. IDEA/EMERGE- Community Jobs Plan.
The Manager
Fifth Avenue
Cotton Tree QLD 4558
Ph (07) 5443 6696
Other
BSCAT
BSCAT is part of the QLD Crime Prevention Strategy and is the mechanism at the local level for implementation of the Community Crime Prevention program. Domestic Violence and abuse is just one of the several important areas of concern for this program. Composition of the Noosa BSCAT is broad with membership representing Council, State Government, Business, Community, Churches, Schools etc.
COOLOOLA SHIRE COUNCIL
Enquiries
242 Mary Street
Gympie QLD 4570
Ph (07) 5481 0800
www.cooloola.qld.gov.au
COOLOOLA SUNSHINE INSTITUTE OF TAFE (CSIT)
The Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE (CSIT) offers something for everyone, with more than 340 Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Certificate and Short courses available in these areas: Apprenticeships and Traineeships, Aquaculture, Arts and Entertainment, Business and Finance, Call Centre, Community Services, Construction, Design studies, Engineering Environment, Hairdressing and Beauty, Hospitality, Information Technology, Interior Technology (Design), Language and Literacy, Maritime, Real Estate, Retail Operations, Risk and Assessment Management, Sport and Recreation and Tourism.
Locations change
Caloundra Centre - Bulcock Street
Gympie College - Cartwright Road
Maroochydore Business Centre - Horton Parade
Mooloolaba Centre - Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek
Nambour Centre - Windsor Road
Noosa Arts and Environmental Tourism Centre - Cooroy-Noosa Road, Tewantin
General Enquiries Ph (07) 5459 3555
Course Information Ph (07) 5459 3444
www.csitinternet.tafe.net