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Queensland Natural Disaster Response

Opportunity for Divisions
Public Health Advice
Recent Updates
Media Releases
Social Networking Updates
General Practice Resources
Support-Contact Numbers
Queensland Assistance
Transport
Other Useful Resources
Relief Appeal
Volunteering
Useful Links

 

Opportunity for Divisions


Public Health Advice

Cyclone Yasi 2011
  • To be advised

Queensland Floods 2011

Recent Updates

 

Media Releases

 

Social Networking Updates

Facebook
Twitter

General Practice Resources

Mental Health
  • The Australian Flood Phone Counselling Services - to ensure members of the public impacted on by the recent floods throughout Australia have easy access to a cost free professional counselling service
  • beyond blue - looking after yourself after a disaster- information and self-help booklet 
  • Lifeline Mental Health Resource Centre - provides a variety of self-help tool kits and fact sheets with information about issues such as mental illness, depression, suicide prevention, anxiety and more
  • Lifeline's Service Finder - a directory of free or low cost health and community services available in Australia including accommodation, domestic violence, family and children’s services, financial assistance and mental health services.
  • The Salvation Army - provides a range of resources for anyone that’s dealing with any kind of emotional issues, no matter how big or small.
  • ASSIST Psychological and Counselling Services- provides a range of therapeutic services for adults, adolescents, children and families
Immunisation

 

Support- contact numbers

  • National Registration and Inquiry System website - this service is launched during emergency situations to help people reconnect with family and friends. Register and search for family and friends affected by the floods.
  • Police/Fire/Ambulance - phone: 000 - if you are seeking emergency response from Police, Fire or Ambulance Services
  • Disaster Recovery Hotline - phone: 1800 173 349
  • State Emergency Service (SES) - phone: 132 500 - report emergencies or severe property damage to the SES.
  • 13Health - phone: 13 43 25 84 - for all Queenslanders to help take the worry out of health concerns.
  • beyond blue - phone: 1300 22 4636 - provides access to information and referrals to relevant services for depression and anxiety related matters or email: infoline@beyondblue.org.au
  • Community Recovery Line - phone: 1800 173 349 - for residents who have been flooded and require assistance
  • Lifeline's 24 hour crisis line - phone: 13 11 14 - information for people in immediate crisis who need help now!
  • Queensland Government - phone: 13 74 68 - general enquiries and assistance
  • Insurance Council of Australia - phone: 1300 728 228

Queensland Assistance

For primary producers and small businesses

For individuals and families

Visit Centrelink to find out if you are eligible for the:

Transport

Public Transport
Road Closures

Other Useful Resources

General

Factsheets


Relief Appeal

CASH, NOT GOODS, NEEDED MOST FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

  • Premiers Flood Relief Appeal -The Queensland Government has launched an appeal to help Queenslanders affected by the floods. Make a difference by donating today to the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal at telethon.smartservice.qld.gov.au
  • The Salvation Army Flood Appeal - The Salvation Army have launched a Flood Appeal to help direct financial aid to flood-effected communities. Those wishing to donate can find out more online at salvos.org.au

Volunteering

If you would like to volunteer to help with the clean up efforts please visit and register with Volunteers Queensland


Useful Links



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