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Urgent crisis, immediate danger, practical help and local support.
Gympie Regional Support Engine
Direct Field Intelligence, Crisis Allocation & Emergency Support Services
Start with the problem in front of you.
This is a crisis-first help map, not a directory. Tap a route, then use the service cards. Every call button opens a number panel first, so people can copy the number if their browser blocks phone links.
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Quick call strip
Tap a number. If life is in danger, call 000 first.
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🚨 Danger Now
Call 000 first if life, safety, fire, violence, overdose or serious injury is involved.
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IMMEDIATE DANGER
Triple Zero — Police / Fire / Ambulance
Use for active violence, fire, serious injury, overdose, suicide attempt in progress, breathing trouble, chest pain, stroke signs, road crash, child in immediate danger, weapons, or any life-threatening event.
Phone:000
What to ask, say, or prepare
Give your exact location or nearest landmark first.
Say which service is needed: police, fire or ambulance.
Say if weapons, children, animals or the unsafe person are present.
If unsafe to speak, say: “I am not safe to talk. Please ask yes or no questions.”
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24/7 CRISIS SUPPORT
Lifeline Australia
Phone support for suicidal thoughts, emotional crisis, panic, isolation or when someone feels they cannot keep going.
Ask for follow-up support if one call is not enough.
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MENTAL HEALTH TRIAGE
1300 MH CALL
Queensland public mental health triage for severe distress, psychosis, unsafe behaviour linked to mental health, or when hospital/ambulance/police advice is needed.
For sleeping rough, car sleeping, unsafe couch-surfing, eviction risk, or nowhere safe tonight.
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STATE HOUSING GATE
Homeless Hotline
First call when someone has nowhere safe to sleep tonight, is sleeping in a car, sleeping rough, couch-surfing unsafely, or needs emergency accommodation pathway support.
Say: “I am in Gympie. I have nowhere safe to sleep tonight.”
Say if children, pets, violence, disability, illness, no transport or no phone credit are involved.
Ask what the next step is and write down any reference number.
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LOCAL HOUSING BACKBONE
Community Action Housing Service
Community housing, transitional housing pathways, social housing support, tenancy paperwork and longer-term housing planning. This is for the housing pathway, not an instant bed tonight.
Call Homeless Hotline first if there is no bed tonight.
Have current sleeping situation, income/Centrelink, ID, dependants, pets and eviction date if known.
Ask what forms or documents are needed next.
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OUTREACH / ROUGH SLEEPING
IFYS Homelessness Outreach
Outreach and support for people sleeping rough, living in cars, staying in parks/rest areas, hard to reach by appointments, or needing help connecting into housing services.
Have notice to leave, rent arrears, income and landlord/agent/QCAT papers ready.
Say if children, DV, illness, job loss, disaster or hardship caused the risk.
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CAR SLEEPING SAFETY
If You Are Sleeping in a Car
Call Homeless Hotline, keep phone charged, keep water, park legally and safely, avoid flood zones and isolated unsafe spots, and tell services exactly where you can receive a callback.
What to ask, say, or prepare
Say: “I am sleeping in my car. I am in Gympie. I need help finding a safer option.”
Mention children, pets, disability, medication, violence risk and no transport.
Do not leave pets in hot cars.
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🛡️ Violence, Abuse & Escape
For domestic violence, family violence, sexual assault, coercive control, stalking, threats, refuge and pet safety.
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24/7 DFV CRISIS
DVConnect Womensline
Queensland crisis line for women and children escaping domestic/family violence. Helps with safety planning, emergency refuge pathways, transport and RSPCA Pets in Crisis referral.
Say whether you are being harmed, harming someone, or both.
Say if children, police or protection orders are involved.
If you are close to violence, create distance first.
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NATIONAL DFV / SEXUAL VIOLENCE
1800RESPECT
National counselling, safety planning and support for domestic violence, family violence, sexual assault, coercive control and supporting someone else.
Say if children, pets or emergency housing are involved.
Say if police are needed now.
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LOCAL DFV SUPPORT
Community Action Gympie DFV Service
Local domestic and family violence service providing support, women’s counselling, court support, safety planning, local referrals and Erin House pathway.
Say who is scared, whether children are present, and whether weapons/orders are involved.
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FIRST NATIONS MEN’S SUPPORT
Brother to Brother
Culturally safe crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men dealing with family stress, grief, violence prevention or emotional crisis.
Say if you need help calming down, cultural support or family violence support.
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PETS IN VIOLENCE
DV Pets in Crisis
If an abuser threatens a pet, keeps a pet at the unsafe house, or someone refuses refuge because of an animal, pet safety is part of the violence plan.
Prepare animal type, size, number of animals, whether injured, where the animal is, pickup risk and microchip/vaccination details if known.
Say: “I cannot leave safely unless my pet is included.”
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👦 Young People & Families
For ages 12–25, young parents, unsafe home, family breakdown, youth homelessness, child safety and youth mental health.
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LOCAL YOUTH BACKBONE
Community Action Youth Service
Local support for vulnerable young people aged 12–25, especially youth homelessness, emergency relief, young mums, advocacy, referral and wellbeing support.
Say if they are safe tonight or can safely return home.
Mention violence, abuse, neglect, pregnancy, drugs/alcohol, police, school, child safety, ID, food, shower, transport or pets.
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YOUTH ACCOMMODATION PATHWAY
IFYS Youth Crisis / Youth Accommodation Support
Youth crisis and short-term accommodation pathways for young people who are homeless, unsafe, leaving family violence, or affected by abuse, neglect, mental health or substance misuse.
Say whether they are safe tonight and if they can return home.
Mention police, child safety, ID, transport, food, shower, or pets.
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5–25 COUNSELLING
Kids Helpline
Free counselling for children and young people aged 5–25 covering anxiety, bullying, unsafe home, family stress, self-harm thoughts, school pressure and relationships.
Have age, court date, police event date and documents ready.
Ask whether a duty lawyer is needed.
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YOUTH + PETS
Young people with pets
If a young person is unsafe at home but refuses to leave because of a pet, include the animal in the safety plan.
What to ask, say, or prepare
Ask if the animal is threatened.
Ask if the pet can go to a safe adult.
If domestic violence exists, contact DVConnect.
If animal welfare risk exists, contact RSPCA / 1300 ANIMAL.
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🍎 Food, Water, Showers, Pets & Basics
Food relief, showers, laundry, op shops, water, public toilets, library, phones, pets and practical survival support.
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FOOD / SHOWER / LAUNDRY
Salvation Army Gympie
Practical support point for food relief, breakfast or community meals where running, shower/laundry access where available, emergency relief pathways and Family Store goods.
Location:42 Stumm Road, Southside / Gympie
Phone:07 5482 1710
What to ask, say, or prepare
Ask what help is available today.
Ask if showers and laundry are open today.
Ask if food relief, breakfast or lunch is running and whether ID/appointment is needed.
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FOOD / MATERIAL AID
Vinnies Gympie — St Vincent de Paul
Emergency food support, low-cost clothing, bedding, sheets, manchester, household goods, furniture where available, material aid and referral support.
Location:2 John Street, Gympie
Phone:07 5482 2737
Call first for current pantry times and what is available today.
Say exactly what is missing: food, fuel, medication, power, shelter or basics.
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COMMUNITY MEALS
Volunteer Meal Drops
Local volunteer/community meal support has been reported around public/rest areas. This is kindness network support, not a guaranteed service.
Use formal food services first where possible. Do not publish personal volunteer names or vulnerable sleeping locations.
What to ask, say, or prepare
Ask locally if the meal run is operating today.
Be respectful to volunteers and keep the area clean.
Do not rely on this as the only meal plan.
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LOW-COST HAMPERS
Victory Care Services
Low-cost food hamper and grocery stretching pathway. Useful when someone has a small amount of money but needs food to go further.
Phone:07 5482 7248
What to ask, say, or prepare
Ask if hampers are available today.
Ask current opening times, cost, payment method and whether referral is needed.
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OP SHOPS / MATERIAL BASICS
Op Shops and Material Outposts
Low-cost clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, bags, pet supplies, household goods, kitchenware, blankets, tarps and restart goods.
RSPCA Op Shop — 18 Monkland Street
Lifeline Shop — 52 Mary Street
Red Cross Shop — 40 Mary Street
Neighbours Aid Shed — 54–56 River Road
ADRA Care Centre — 110 Exhibition Road
Silly Solly’s — low-cost practical goods
What to ask, say, or prepare
Ask if they have bedding, towels, shoes, warm clothing, pet supplies or household starter items.
Ask if vouchers/referrals are accepted.
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DAYTIME STABILISATION
Gympie Library
Free Wi‑Fi, internet PCs, online forms, printing/scanning where available, information access, public indoor space during hours, and computer bookings.
Ask if computers are available and whether booking is needed.
Ask about Wi‑Fi, printing/scanning and phone charging where permitted.
Use for Centrelink, housing, legal or job forms.
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DRINKING WATER
Gympie Council Water Fill Stations
Council water fill stations may provide drinking-quality water for containers, caravans or temporary setups. Check Council before travelling because outages and payment methods change.
Phone:1300 307 800
Archery Park / Cross Street — Council page flags out-of-service status when active.
Corella Road / Madill Park / Imbil / Rainbow Beach points should be checked before travel.
For injured, sick or orphaned native wildlife. Do not handle bats, snakes, large kangaroos, aggressive animals or badly injured wildlife without advice.
What to ask, say, or prepare
Call first. Touch last.
Give exact location, species if known and visible injuries.
Do not handle bats/flying foxes.
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🎖️ Veterans & Defence Families
For veterans, current/ex-serving members, partners, widows, carers and defence families.
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LOCAL VETERAN CENTRE
Gympie Veteran Centre / Gympie RSL Sub Branch
Veteran welfare, advocacy, DVA claims, compensation claims, service records, home/hospital visitation, social connection, transport support and emergency referrals.
Ask current programs, drop-in availability, opening hours and whether family/youth/health/housing referral is available.
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MEN’S CULTURAL SUPPORT
Brother to Brother
Culturally safe crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men dealing with family stress, grief, anger, violence prevention or emotional crisis.
Say if you need help calming down, cultural support or family stress support.
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FAMILY WELLBEING
Gunyah of Wellness Gympie / REFOCUS
Family wellbeing, children and youth support, community support, holistic family programs and referrals.
Location:21 Excelsior Road, Gympie
Call local First Nations supports first if unsure which program is current.
What to ask, say, or prepare
Ask current phone, hours, eligibility, program scope and walk-in rules.
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💰 Money, Bills, Legal & Documents
Centrelink, debt, legal problems, rent arrears, utilities, emergency relief, documents, ID and disaster recovery.
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CENTRELINK / SOCIAL WORKER
Services Australia
Centrelink payments, Crisis Payment, Rent Assistance, concession cards, severe financial hardship, disaster payments when active and social worker appointments.
Location:Gympie Service Centre, 27 O’Connell Street, Gympie QLD 4570
Give address/area affected, what was damaged/lost, whether you are safe, and what is needed: accommodation, food, medicine, clothing, transport or money support.
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COUNCIL / DISASTER DASHBOARD
Gympie Regional Council
Road closures, flood alerts, bushfire updates, public facilities, water/waste services, local emergency updates and disaster dashboard.
Give location, what damage/flooding exists and whether anyone is trapped or medically unsafe.
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ℹ️ How to Use This Help Map
Simple route map for people who are overwhelmed and do not know where to start.
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FAST ROUTE
Start with the problem in front of you
Danger: call 000. No safe bed: call Homeless Hotline. Violence: call DVConnect/1800RESPECT. Young person: use Community Action Youth/IFYS. Hungry/dirty/thirsty/with pets: use Basics. Veteran: use Gympie Veteran Centre/Open Arms. First Nations: use Manngoor Dja/Family Hub/Brother to Brother. Money/legal/disaster: use Services Australia, Legal Aid, Debt Helpline or Council.
If confused, say: “I am in Gympie. I need help today. I do not know who to call.”
What to ask, say, or prepare
Have current location, safe callback number, whether safe now, where sleeping tonight, children, pets, violence, transport, ID and what is needed in the next 24 hours.
If no credit, use public phones, library Wi‑Fi or ask a service/shop/community worker to help make one call.
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LOCAL BACKBONE
Community Action + IFYS
These are major boots-on-the-ground organisations. They do not replace 000, DVConnect, Lifeline, Homeless Hotline or hospital emergency care, but they help untangle housing, youth, DV, outreach, emergency relief and service navigation.
What to ask, say, or prepare
Say: “I am in Gympie. I need help today. The main problem is ____.”
Have name, DOB, location, safe callback, homelessness status, children, pets, DV, ID, Centrelink/income and what is needed in 24 hours if possible.
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🔥 Field Manual — Fire Safety / Basic Cooking
Practical heat and food safety for people living rough or in vehicles. Legal and safe first.
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SAFE HEAT / COOKING
Fire Safety and Cooking Basics
Use legal cooking areas where possible. Do not light fires during fire bans, in wind, near dry grass, near fuel, inside cars, inside tents, under tarps or close to batteries.
What to ask, say, or prepare
Check fire bans and local warnings before any flame.
Use public BBQs or safe camp stoves in open, ventilated areas.
Keep water nearby and fully extinguish anything hot.
Never cook in an enclosed car/tent because carbon monoxide can kill.
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NO FRIDGE FOOD
Simple Food Without a Kitchen
Choose ready-to-eat, shelf-stable foods when there is no fridge or cooking setup: canned tuna/beans, crackers, wraps, peanut butter, UHT milk, cereal, fruit cups, nuts, soup cans and electrolyte drinks.
What to ask, say, or prepare
Avoid swollen, leaking or badly rusted cans.
Keep food sealed from insects, heat and animals.
Use food relief early before you go without.
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💧 Field Manual — Water & Rations
Safe drinking water and basic food rules. Potable water first. Unknown water can make you very sick.
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DRINK POTABLE WATER FIRST
Safe Water Rule
Potable water means water intended for drinking. Use town taps, Council drinking-quality fill stations, sealed bottled water, library/public facility taps, or water provided by trusted services.
Do not drink water from rivers, creeks, puddles, floodwater, drains, dams or ground runoff unless there is no other option and you understand the risk. Clear water can still contain germs, sewage, parasites, algae, fuel, pesticides or chemicals.
Boiling helps with many germs, but it does not remove chemicals, fuel, pesticides, salt or blue-green algae toxins.
What to ask, say, or prepare
If water smells like fuel/chemicals, is floodwater, has algae scum, or comes from drains/roads, do not drink it.
Use food relief, Council water points, library/public taps, Salvos/Vinnies/community services first.
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BOIL WATER WHEN TOLD
Boil-Water Safety
If Council or health authorities say to boil water, bring water to a rolling boil, allow it to cool, then store it in a clean covered container.
Boil safely away from children and flammable materials.
Use an electric kettle where possible, or a safe gas stove/cooker outdoors if power is out.
Boiled water still will not fix chemical contamination.
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NON-POTABLE WATER WARNING
Non-Potable Does Not Mean Safe
Non-potable water is not drinking water. It may contain microbes or chemicals. Do not use it for drinking, brushing teeth, preparing food, washing wounds, baby bottles or pet drinking water.