It is important to be aware that historically in Queensland, sexual assault services have only been funded by Queensland Health to support women aged 15 years and over. Some services, however, are now providing assistance to men, and many services will know of local organisations or workers who can assist men who have experienced sexual violence.
It is open 7. For persons with a hearing impairment: TTY North Brisbane: Gympie Road, Strathpine. Face to face counselling, telephone, email and web counselling, plus support groups for men and partners. This service is for men, partners, friends, family and workers. See our Contact us page for more details. Email: info livingwell.
This is a free, feminist and confidential service for women from 15 years who are survivors of sexual violence and their supporters. Phone: 07 Acute response for men and women aged 14 and over who have been recently assaulted. No fees are charged. Access by direct presentation to Emergency Services for recent assaults within 72 hour period. Phone: 07 24 hours 7 days. Offers short to mid-term counselling and referral. Provides sexual assault support and counselling for women. Holds a Healing Group for young women weekly.
Counselling and support service for women who are or have been in prison. It also has a Victims of Crime VOC advisory service which offers support to men and women with intellectual and learning disabilities, their supporters and workers who are involved in the criminal justice system.
Phone: 07 Email: info wwild. This is a Brisbane-based service that provides sexual assault and housing support for young women aged 12 to 25 years. Phone: 07 Email: info zigzag. South Brisbane A community based crisis and support service which works with women and children of non-English-speaking backgrounds who have experienced sexual assault.
