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).
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.
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
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 7275
119 High Street, North Rockhampton Qld 4701
Ph: 4926 9726
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
– (Cambridge Centre) Provides alcohol and other drug services including
counselling, information, training, education and methadone program.
Service is free.
Corner of East and Archer Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700
Ph: 4921 4590
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