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Support services

Contact these organisations for help and confidential advice:

• Elder abuse helpline
  Information, support and referrals for anyone experiencing abuse or witnessing the abuse of an older person.
  Phone: 1300 651 192
• ADA Australia
  Provides general advocacy support or guardianship advocacy to older Queenslanders experiencing discrimination, harm or abuse.
  Phone: 1800 700 600
• Queensland Human Rights Commission
  Phone: 1300 130 670
• beyondblue
  Depression and anxiety information, advice and referrals.
  Phone: 1300 224 636
• Crime Stoppers
  Information provided by the community assists with crime fighting and crime prevention.
  Phone: 1800 333 000
• DV Connect
  Provides free help for women, men, children, and pets affected by domestic and family violence across Queensland.
  Phone Women's Line: 1800 811 811
  Phone Men's Line: 1800 600 636
• Lifeline
  Counselling services for anyone at any time.
  Phone: 13 11 14
• Office of the Public Guardian
  Protects the rights and interests of vulnerable Queenslanders, including adults with impaired decision making capacity.
  Phone: 1300 653 187
• Public Trustee
  Provides a range of services that help you plan for the future.
  Phone: 1300 360 044
• Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
  Appoints guardians or administrators to act on behalf of adults with impaired decision making capacity.
  Phone: 1300 753 228
• Seniors legal services
  Free legal and support services for seniors.
• Sexual assault help services
  Contact details for local support groups.
• Statewide sexual assault helpline
  Counselling services for anyone who has been sexually abused or sexually assaulted at any time of their lives.
  Phone: 1800 010 120
• Victims Counselling and Support Service
  Counselling and support service provided to Queensland residents who have been personally affected by crime, either directly or indirectly.
  Phone: 1300 139 703 (24 hours, 7 days)
• Victims Register
  An information service established to inform victims of violent and sexual crimes about the status of the person who offended against them.
  Phone: 1800 098 098
• Women's Infolink
  A free and confidential information and referral services about government agencies and community services supporting women.
  Phone: 1800 177 577 (Mondays to Fridays 8 am to 6 pm).