For those in our community currently self-isolating, particularly our local seniors, there are a number of important contact phone numbers offering a raft of support measures:
National Coronavirus Hotline: 1800 020 080
- General Coronavirus advice
Queensland Health (13 HEALTH): 13 43 25 84
- Available to provide medical advice
Queensland Community Recovery Hotline (Care Army): 1800 173 349
- Available to assist with the provision of food and medication for those who are in isolation
Queensland Seniors Enquiry Line: 1300 135 500
- General advice for Seniors, including social support
Disability Information Helpline: 1800 643 787
- 8am – 8pm support and advice for people with a disability
Kenmore Meals on Wheels: 0403 686 655
- Meal support
Red Cross: 1800 733 276
- General Assistance, including provision of food
St Vincent de Paul Society: 1800 846 643
- General Assistance, including provision of food
Lifeline (24hrs): 13 11 14
- Mental health (social and emotional) support
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
- Mental health (social and emotional) support
In addition to these resources, both the Queensland State Government and Australian Federal Government provide regularly updated information via the following links:
Queensland State Government: https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/
Australian Federal Government: https://www.australia.gov.au/
