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No matter what the issue, condition, circumstance or health problem you are facing right now, there are support groups available with access to professionals & other caring, compassionate non-judgmental, kind, good-hearted empathetic souls that can assist you, a loved one, your partner, your child, a friend or a member of your family.
At some point in life everyone needs assistance along life’s rocky road, so don’t battle on alone. Talk to someone who cares & really understands your situation. A problem shared is a problem halved & can even lead to a problem solved or at the very least, you’ll receive friendly support & helpful advice that you may have been unaware of, which leads you to a better outcome & one that could very well save a life.
Don’t delay another day. Take the first step. Call now or visit a website for the vital information you need.

COMMUNITY  ASSISTANCE  DIRECTORY

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AIDS Information & Referral
1800 177 434
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Al-Anon Maroochydore
Ph: (07) 5479 2650
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Alcoholics Anonymous Maroochydore (24 hr)
Ph: (07) 5444 8616
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ARAFMI Qld Inc. (24hr)
1800 351 881
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Asthma Foundation of Qld
1800 177 948
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Australian False Memory Association
1300 888 877
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Blind & Low Vision
1800 622 954
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Breastscreen Australia
132050
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Beyond Blue
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Cancer Helpline
131120
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Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia
1300 552 622
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Carers Queensland
1800 242 636
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Child Abuse Reporting
1800 811 810
A/H & Emerg: 1800 177 135

Compassionate Friends
Ph: 07 3254 2657

Crisis Care—Child Protection
A/H 1800 177 135

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Disability Services Queensland
1800 177 120
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Domestic & Family Violence Counselling Service
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Mens Line1800 600 636
Womens Line 1800 811 811

Donna Maria Pre & Post Natal Support Network
1300 555 578
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Drug Intelligence Reporting Centre
1800 813 784

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Eczema Association of Australasia
1300 300 182
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Epilepsy Association
1300 366 162
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Family Day Care Association Qld
1800 177 253
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Foster Care Qld
1800 635 634
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Gamblers Anonymous
1800 500 880
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Glaucoma Australia
1800 002 210
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Gynaecological Cancer Society Helpline
1800 700 288
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Heartline
1300 362 787
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Homeless? Need Help?
Freecall Homeless Persons Information Queensland

1800 474 753
Confidential Advice - 24 hrs
A free service for people of all ages
Homeless Persons Information Queensland can help you by providing information about:
• housing
• advice & support
• where to get meals, showers & clothing
• Qld Government Dept of Communities

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Info on Disability Equipment
1800 029 904

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Legal Aid Qld
1300 651 188
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Maroochydore Alcohol & Drug Service
Ph: (07) 5459 6901

Medicines Line
1300 888 763

Mental Health Information Service
1800 674 200
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Missing Persons Bureau—Qld Police Service
1800 017 744
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Mission Australia Helpline
1300 886 999
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Motor Neurone Disease Assoc. of Qld
Sunshine Coast Support Group
Ph: (07) 5446 2688 or 5476 5052
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National Continence Helpline
1800 330 066
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National Osteoporosis Campaign Infoline
1300 301 028
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National Stroke Foundation
1800 787 653
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Palliative Care Information Service
1800 772 273
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Parentline Counselling Service
1300 301 300
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Parkinsons Disease Queensland
1800 644 189
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Post Natal Depression (PND) Support Line (24hr)
1300 763 753
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Post Natal Support Group Buderim
Have you had a baby during the past 12 months?
Finding it difficult to cope?
Call Lisa Lindley (Psychologist) on 0417 540 820 or email Lisa now >>

Pregnancy Advice: Children by Choice Ass. Inc
1800 177 725

Pregnancy Counselling Australia
1300 737 732
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Qld Parents for People with Disability (QPPD)
1800 805 184
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Queensland Cancer Fund
Ph: (07) 5443 6300
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Qld Homicide Victims Support Group
1800 774 744
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Reading Writing Hotline
1300 655 506
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Recalls of Medical Products
1800 020 512
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Riverton Early Parenting Centre
1800 177 279

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SANE Mental Illness Helpline
1800 688 382
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SIDS & Kids Qld (24hr)
1800 628 648
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Spina Bifida Information Line
1300 655 447
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Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline
(24hr)
1800 010 120

Suicide Prevention Medical Specialist Information
1300 360 980
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Sunshine Coast Environmental Health Unit
Ph: (07) 5479 4655

Sunshine Coast HIV/AIDS Clinic
Ph: (07) 5476 2489

Sunshine Coast Injectors, Voice & Action Association (SCIVAA)
Ph: (07) 5443 9576

Sunshine Coast Sexual Health Clinic
Ph: (07) 5476 2489

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Tough Love - Sunshine Coast
Meets at: Mountain Creek State School
Every Thursday at 6.30pm

3856 3211
Email the local coordinator for more info>>
More info visit:
www.toughlove.org.au

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Vietnam Veterans Association
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Vision Information Line
1800 331 000
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The War Widows Guild of Australia (Qld) Inc.
1800 061 945
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Women’s Health Queensland-Wide
1800 017 676
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Women’s Infolink
1800 177 577
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Women’s Legal Service Inc.
1800 677 278

Women with Disabilities
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Working Women’s Service
1800 621 458

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