Support services
If the situation is an emergency – immediate danger | 000 |
24 hour Domestic Violence Helpline | 1800 811 811 |
24 hour sexual assault & domestic violence counselling | 1800 737 732 |
A crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Confidential one-on-one yarning opportunities with trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis workers. | 13 92 76 |
Free and confidential telephone counselling, referral and support service especially for men | 1800 600 636 |
Assistance, information & counselling to help men who use family violence | 1300 766 491 |
Domestic Violence Resource Service A free local service that offers support and information to women, adolescents and children experiencing domestic and family violence. | 4953 1788 |
Shelters For information on local shelter options contact the Domestic Violence Resource Service or DV Connect | |
An Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Australian South Sea Islander community organisation supporting individuals and families in the Mackay region. | 4848 1062 |
Mackay Regional Community Legal Service Free and confidential legal advice, information, referrals and ongoing assistance to financially disadvantaged people in the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions. | 4953 1211 |
Mackay Child & Family Centre | 4842 0600 |
Women’s Legal Service Queensland Free legal assistance for women in Queensland | 1800 957 957 |
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service Free culturally appropriate legal support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. | 1800 887 700 |
Mudth-Niyleta Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation Providing a variety of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families, including the Indigenous Family Wellbeing program. | 4956 2509 |
Mackay Sexual Health & Assault Service Free sexual and reproductive health clinic | 4968 3919 |
Providing family support and Men’s Behaviour Change program in Mackay | 1300 096 203 |
Providing a range of individual and family support services, including Elder Abuse. | 1300 364 277 |
24/7 crisis support | 13 11 14 |
24/7 dedicated helpline for children and adolescents | 1800 55 1800 |
LGBTI+ peer support and referral | 1800 184 527 3pm-midnight, everyday |
Information and advice for victims of crime | 1300 546 587 |
Free support, referral and information for anyone experiencing elder abuse | 1300 651 192 |
Elder Abuse Prevention and Support Service, relationship counselling and advice | 1300 364 277 |
Information and support to improve your esafety |