Gympie Community Place
A non-profit, voluntary, generalist centre with a range of functions including an information and referral service.
The services provided are flexible, meeting the needs of the community. Including room hire, service directory, computer training, legal advice option and emergency relief.
Community Place is open to ideas and proposals for new activities, which would meet community needs.
Contact Ph 5482 1147 / 24 Lawrence Street, Gympie.
FREE LEGAL SERVICE
The aim of the free community legal services is to provide quality legal advice with an emphasis on access to justice for people who are socially and economically disadvantaged within the Gympie region. The services offer advice and referral only, and cannot provide legal representation. Each session is 15 minutes.
Appointments available every Thursday of each month. For information, contact Gympie Community Place on 5482 1147.
Financial services
Financial Information Service – Centrelink
Information on retirement, redundancy and superannuation issues and how these effect Social Security and Veterans Affairs payments. Information on investment options is also provided.
Contact: Ph 07 5481 0181 / 27 O'Connell Street, Gympie
Lifeline Community Care – Financial Counselling
Financial Counselling helps people in difficulties with creditors, money worries, bankruptcy etc.. This is a free service.
Contact Lifeline Ph 5480 3400 / 10 Channon Street Gympie
DRUG & ALCOHOL SUPPORT
Narcotics Anonymous
If drugs/alcohol have become a major problem and it seems there is no way out, think again. We at Narcotics Anonymous can help.
Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery from ALL drugs, legal or illegal, including alcohol.
Contact Ph: 07 5484 9211
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & DRUGS SERVICE
Gympie Health Service District Community Health Service
Gympie ATODS works as part of the Gympie Community Health Team, and aims to help people to better health and well being.
They offer services such as;
Counselling and relapse prevention, screening and brief intervention, Detoxification in conjunction with GP's or hospitals and support for family and friends.
Contact: Gympie Community Health, 20 Alfred Street, Gympie Ph: 5482 1212
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Gympie & District Women's Health Centre
Health professionals service for women by women from 13 years onward including information, referral, counselling, support groups and short courses on health related issues.
Education and health promotion activities as well as pregnancy tests, contraceptive consultations, pap smears and sexual health checks.
The service has a lending library and independent access to a computer with internet for health information.
Contact Ph: 5483 6588 / 21 Alfred Street, Gympie Email: gwhealth@spiderweb.com.au
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COOLOOLA YOUTH SERVICE
Emergency Relief:
Assistance with food and payment of bills if in difficulty. Emergency Relief hours are 2pm-4pm 1 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Centrelink referral required
Resource Centre:
Support, information, education and referrals.
CYS Accommodation Project:
Emergency housing (13 weeks) and support for young homeless people 15 to 25 years.
CYS Young Women’s Network Program
Emergency housing (13 weeks) and support for young women 15 to 25 years and their accompanying children. Specialist support and information for young women including pregnancy and parenting support (pregnancy tests available).
Get Set For Work Program. GSFW is available to young people aged 15-17 who are not in full-time education or employment. Assistance is available with job readiness skills, work experience, training & education. For more information call Cynthia or Donna on 54826188.
Support Groups. “The Doo” – meets weekly on Tuesdays at 12 noon upstairs at the Youth Service. Includes free healthy lunch, art & craft activities, outings etc. This group is available to young people aged 15-25 who are not attending school. For more info ring Janell on 54826188. “Young Mum’s Group” – meets weekly on Thursdays at 1.30pm at the HUB (cnr O’Connell & Palatine Sts Gympie – the old Central Preschool Building). This group is available to young Mum’s aged 15-25 and their children. The group offers social activities, play-time with children, information sessions and support. Afternoon tea is provided. For more information ring Lisa or Andrea on 54826188.
Outings & Other Events: Drug Action Week Activities: 21st – 27th June. CYS is hosting a free sausage sizzle on Tuesday the 23rd from 11am to mid-afternoon at the office. Dreamworld Trip – ‘The Natural High’ – Wednesday 24th June leaving at 7am and returning 8pm for young people aged 15-25 (not at school). Cost is $25. Seats are limited so please register and pay as soon as possible at the office.
Contact Ph: 07 5482 6188 / 79 Mellor Street, Gympiewww.cooloolayouth.org
Our email contact is: cyouths@bigpond.net.au
UNITED SYNERGIES
United Synergies Youth Pathways helps young people get through school and make the transition from school to further education, training or employment. Youth Pathways delivers personalised assistance to meet individual needs.
Contact Ph: 5482 8556 / 137 Mary Street, Gympie
YOUTH SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR PROGRAM YSC
Free support for high school students and families. The YSC program is a community based service located in schools and is a confidential service that can help you.
The YSC supports young people to achieve their educational goals, provides counselling and support to deal with life's problems, assists young people to develop social and personal skills to cope with life at home in school and with friends.
Contact Lifeline Ph 5480 3400 www.lccq.org.au
Housing & homelessness
Cooloola Community Housing Association (CCHA)
CCHA is an incorporated community organisation identifying and responding to housing needs in the Cooloola Region. It is funded by Community Housing/Department of Housing to provide medium and long term housing, tenants’ advice, advocacy, service and housing information and referral.
Contact Ph 07 5482 7623 / 22 Nash Street, Gympie
CYS Accommodation Project:
Emergency housing (13 weeks) and support for young homeless people 15 to 25 years
Contact: Ph 07 5482 6188
Family Housing Collective Ltd
Permanent housing, managed by tenants, for individuals and families on low to middle incomes.
Contact Ph: 07 5483 7311 / 24 Lawrence Street, Gympie
Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Service (TAAS)
TAAS deals with any issues relating to rental situations in which tenants need advice (eg. application for bond loans, housing information and referrals, breaking lease, advocates for people who do not have literacy or numeracy skills).
Contact Ph: 5482 7623 / 22 Nash Street, Gympie
DV Connect: Domestic Violence support
Women: Ph 1800 811 811 Men: Ph 1800 600 636: 24 HR ADAY SERVICE
Available to:
Men and women ,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders,
People of non English speaking backgrounds
Hearing impaired,
People with a disability,
People from rural and remote areas,
People in same sex relationships
Anyone affected by domestic violence
This service also provides:
Crisis intervention,
Information and referral services,
Referral to safe accommodation for women and children
Emergency accommodation,
Support groups, legal information, counsellors, groups for perpetrators
A confidential service to all people who may be affected
SCOPE – Suncoast Cooloola Outreach Prevention & Education
Domestic and Family Violence Service.
To ensure provision of effective outreach, prevention and education services to the greater Cooloola region.
Servicing clients in predominantly rural and remote areas, who have limited linkage and access to services.
SCOPE works with men and women who have or are experiencing domestic violence.
Contact Lee Prince Ph:5483 6588/ 21 Alfred Street, Gympie.
Gympie & District Women’s Refuge – Erin House
Accommodation for women fleeing domestic violence; Confidential support, visits to surrounding areas as needed.
Contact Ph: 1800 811 811 / 07 5482 7973. PO BOX 610 Gympie
Sunshine Cooloola Services Against Sexual Violence Inc
Provides counselling for women, children, and young people (including males to the age of 17 years), who have experienced recent or past sexual assault. Counselling is available for non-offending supporters of people who have experienced sexual assault. Also provides family counselling as well as counselling for children up to 12 years of age who display sexualised behaviour.
Contact Ph: 5482 7911 / 12 Horseshoe Bend, Gympie.
