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Queensland Association for Health Communities (QAHC)

The Queensland Association for Healthy Communities (QAHC) promotes the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Queensland. QAHC is engaged in the areas of LGBT Health, Sexual Health, Indigenous Health and fosters community capacity building and development. QAHC was previously known as the Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC). http://www.qahc.org.au/  

Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria (GLHV)

The Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria website and clearinghouse provides news and information of particular interest to the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Victoria. Whilst the main focus of the organisation is the Victorian community, the GLHV clearinghouse provides exellent local, national and internation resources and information. http://www.glhv.org.au/

The Better Health Channel

The Better Health Channel (BHC) was established in May 1999 by the Victorian Government. The information on the site aims to help improve the health and wellbeing of the community. Information on the Better Health Channel includes:

  • Fact sheets with healthy living tips
  • Fact sheets on health conditions
  • Questions and answers from a range of health experts
  • Recipes
  • Interactive features and health tools
  • Directories of events, services and activities

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Anti Discrimination Commission Promote equality of opportunity and to protect people from unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and public vilification.
209 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 1300 130 670  

Bidgerdii Community Health Services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service Provides a bulk billing health service to indigenous and non-indigenous people. Also have two counsellors who provide free service to individuals.
Bolsover Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 4921 3080

Canning Street Clinic Services include sexual and reproductive health as well as Hep C and HIV clinics
8 Canning Street Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 4920 6262

FPQ (Family Planning Queensland) Confidential care and education in sexual and reproductive health.
83 Bolsover Street Rockhampton QLD 4700
Ph: 4921 3655

Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association inc. (GLWA) For GLWA Counselling and Referral
FREECALL 1800184527 phone any day between 7 and 10pm

GLBTI Support Group Provides a support group, counselling and activities for gay, lesbian, transsexual, bisexual and indeterminate people
Ph: 4921 0799

PFLAG (Parents and friends of lesbians and gays) Support group for the family and friends of people who identify as same sex attracted. Phone, Rosemary or Neville 07 4928 727

Wahroonga - CIRYAR Program Free service which provides a safe, confidential place for young people at risk of self-harm to talk about their needs and choices
4 Skyring Street Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 4927 8887

Aboriginal and Islander Health Services include well women's checks and a young mothers group
187-189 Phillips Street North Rockhampton Qld
Ph: 4926 6999/4926 1399

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service - ATODS Rockhampton
155 Alma Street, next to Protector Alsafe
Ph: 4920 5500
Provides alcohol and other drug service including counselling, information, training, education, opiate treatment program. Service is free. 
 

Community Health Offers a range of free services. Counselling, support and community education.
82 - 86 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 4920 6900

Dispute Resolution Centre Offer a mediation service in a variety of areas such as neighbourhood disputes, family law and commercial matters.
Rockhampton Court House - corner of East and Fitzroy Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 4938 4249 or 1800 817 927

Financial Counselling (Central Queensland Financial Counselling Service) Free counselling service to people experiencing financial difficulties, debt.
121 West Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 4922 5924

Lifeline Central Queensland Rockhampton Office provides 24 hour crisis telephone counselling
Phone 131114 - 24 hours a day for the cost of a local call.
124 Quarry Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 4922 7035

Planned Parenthood of Australia Provides pregnancy termination services
123 Bolsover Street Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 4922 2755

The Rockhampton Women's Health Centre Sexual Assault Support and Prevention Program Counselling service for women 16 years and over who have been sexually assaulted & Women's Health, Information & Referral Service Information, counselling and referral service for women, free library service and health information.
225 Bolsover Street Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 4922 6585

Men's Sexual Health Line  
1800 155 141

Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association inc. (GLWA)
www.glwa.org.au 

For GLWA Counselling and Referral Phone (07) 3017 1717 or FREECALL 1800 184 527 phone any day between 7:00pm and 10:00pm


Spiritus Positive Directions
PD is a statewide care co-ordination, information and referral service for People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)   
www.positivedirections.org.au  

2nd Floor, 15 Sydney Street,
Nambour
(07) 5441 1222

QLD Positive People (QPP)
State Resource Centre
http://www.qpp.org.au/
1800 636 241

Open Doors
Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and  transgender young people
http://www.opendoors.net.au/

(07) 3257 7660

Queensland Health Sexual Health, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C Website www.health.qld.gov.au/sexhealth/

Lifeline
13 11 14 (24 hours)

Anti Discrimination Commission Queensland  
LGBTI Communities KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Make a complaint to us....
www.adcq.qld.gov.au
1300 130 670

Tenant Advice & Advocacy Service (QLD)
Do you need any advice on your tenancy or accommodation?
Are you black listed?
Are you going to the Small Claims Tribunal?
Telephone for advice: (07) 5476 0555
8:30am-12pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm