SUPPORT & REFFERALS
NAME | DETAILS OF SERVICE | CONTACT INFORMATION | LINK |
National Debt Helpline | Free and confidential financial counselling | 1800 007 007 available Mon to Fri, 9:30am to 4:30pm | |
The Salvation Army – financial counselling and emergency assistance. | Free and confidential financial counselling, emergency financial assistance, financial coaching, money management tools, and no interest loans. | For emergency assistance in Qld, call 1300 371 288. To find a location, click here. | https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/financial-assistance/ |
On your own two feet | Financial planning and free online resources for women | 3123 6947 available 9am to 5pm Mon – Fri. | |
ASIC – Divorce and separation financial checklist | An online checklist outlining the steps one should take to become financially independent after a relationship break-down. This checklist can be emailed. |
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ASIC – Budgeting support | A budget planner and how-to video explaining how to use it | ||
ASIC – Financial Counselling | How to find a financial counsellor, what they do, and more free online information. |
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UnitingCare – Financial Counselling | Financial Counselling and free online financial advice. | To organise an appointment, click here. | |
Victim Assist Queensland | Financial assistance for victims of crime to pay for counselling, medical and dental expenses, among other things. | Queensland Government 1300 546 587 | https://www.qld.gov.au/law/crime-and-police/victims-and-witnesses-of-crime/financial-assistance |
Zhara Foundation | Free and confidential Financial Counselling, and Small grants program (opportunity knox) providing grants up to $500 for victims of DV for education and employment access | (08) 8352 1889 | |
Good Shepherd Microfinance | Offers No Interest Loans for up to $1,500 for people with low or no income for essentials (like fridges, computers, etc.) | 13 64 57 | |
Brotherhood of St Lawrence | Financial education workshops, up to $500 matched savings for education costs | Ph: 1300 610 355 | |
NAME | DETAILS OF SERVICE | CONTACT INFORMATION | LINK |
The Salvation Army – Employment Plus | An employment service to support job seekers, and online tips to help find a job. | Call 136 123 to join Employment Plus, or check out their online resources here. | https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/finding-employment/ |
Suited to success | Provides programs to help people get into the workforce, including: styling for job interviews, steps to work program, career hub, and a development network. | To book an appointment, click here. Call 3216 1969 for more information. | |
Zhara Foundation | Pathways to empowerment course (training victims to find employment) | (08) 8352 1889 |
NAME | DETAILS OF SERVICE | CONTACT INFORMATION | LINK |
Lighthouse Care | Full trolley of food for $25 and plenty of discounted groceries | 19 Monte Khoury Drive, Loganholme QLD 4129 (07) 3806 0639 | |
All Saints Chermside Anglican Church | Free two-course meal every Tuesday night at 6:00pm | 501 Hamilton Road, Chermside, 4032 Phone: 07 3359 2062 |
NAME | DETAILS OF SERVICE | CONTACT INFORMATION | LINK |
Victim Assist Queensland | Assistance for victims of crime, including information on nearby counselling services, court services, and other support agencies | Queensland Government 1300 546 587 | https://www.qld.gov.au/law/crime-and-police/victim-assist-queensland |
Ask Izzy | Database website with details of service providers in the following areas: Housing, Food, Clothing, DV help, Health, Centrelink, Finances, Counselling, Legal, finding work, technology, and others. |
NAME | DETAILS OF SERVICE | CONTACT INFORMATION | LINK | NOTES |
Hope Foundation | Provides prayer services and other services to support women stepping away from addiction. | 0433 170 263 PO Box 265, Mt Gravatt Plaza, QLD, 4122 | http://www.hopefoundation.org.au/ | Also provides meals, support groups, and other personal support |
NAME | DETAILS OF SERVICE | CONTACT INFORMATION | LINK |
DivorceCare Course | Seminar-based support group for divorcees Notes: $25 Registration Fee | Bridgeman Office, Administration 07 3263 1950 |
NAME | DETAILS OF SERVICE | CONTACT INFORMATION | LINK |
DV Connect (UnitingCare) | Crisis accommodation and support services | 1800 811 811 | https://www.unitingcareqld.com.au/services-and-support/family-support/domestic-and-family-violence |
MensLine Australia | Free help, support, counselling and referrals for men. Available online and over the phone. | 1300 78 99 78 https://mensline.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/mensline-australia-online-counselling/ | |
Brisbane Domestic Violence Service | Provides information, referrals, crisis support, practical assistance, counselling, and emotional support. For those affected by domestic and family violence. Free and confidential service | 3217 2544 |
NAME | DETAILS OF SERVICE | CONTACT INFORMATION | LINK |
Care to move | Provides support to help people who are going through separation move out of the family home, including creating an inventory, arranging cleaning, and coordinating real estate. Also has some free online tips for downsizing. Packages start from $330 (incl GST) | Call 3180 1689, or email support@caretomove.com.au | https://caretomove.com.au/our-services/separation-or-divorce-relocation/ |
NAME | DETAILS OF SERVICE | CONTACT INFORMATION | LINK |
Family Relationships Advice Line | Free info, advice, and referral services. | 1800 050 321 between 8am and 8pm M – F and 10am to 4pm Sat | |
Supporting Children After Separation | Programs for children including counselling and group work to help cope with their parents’ separation Note:Free | UnitingCare | https://www.unitingcareqld.com.au/services-and-support/family-support/family-relationships#frc |
Parenting Support | Includes training for parents and referrals for other support services. Also plenty of free info | UnitingCare | https://www.unitingcareqld.com.au/services-and-support/family-support/parenting |
Post Separation Co-Operative Parenting Program | Family Law Pathways Network in conjunction with Uniting Care Fee: No Service fee, but there is a waiting list
| 3816 9600 | 3816 9611 Ask for Stuart Hall or Sherry Wright | stuart.hall@uccommunity.org.au Greater Brisbane Region |
Post-Separation Parenting Program | Resolution Partners | 3113 3700 | admin@resolutionpartners.com.au Fortitude Valley |
Triple P | Post-separation parenting course Note: Free | 1300 301 300 | https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/qld-uken/triple-p/?itb=3b777b775721dfa8d36de2a320a03e53 |
Cohesive Coaching | Provides Triple P post-separation parenting course over 1 day, with full Court certificate Note: $165 per parent Only operates on weekends | 0430 392 737 Albany Creek, QLD 4035 Australia | |
Keeping kids in mind
| Low-cost ($10) parenting program for separated parents who are experiencing on-going conflict.
| (07) 3251 5000; (07) 3624 0100; cfrs.chermsidefrc@bne.centacare.net.au | http://www.keepingkidsinmind.org/ ; https://bit.ly/2NsuQ3i
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| Book Title & Author | LINK |
Family Law Pathways |
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Theology | A Theology of Divorce by Robert G. Sinks | https://www.religion-online.org/article/a-theology-of-divorce/ |
General | Becoming the Narcissist’s nightmare: How to Devalue and Discard the Narcissist While Supplying Yourself by Shahida Arabi |
