Sunshine Coast Council

Information and support for individuals and families during COVID-19.

• One Place 
  A ‘one-stop shop’ to access a range of community support services available on the Sunshine Coast
• Red Cross COVID Connect
  Provide support and community connection for adults of all ages who are not in regular social contact and are experiencing isolation or loneliness. 
• #GivingTuesdayNow
  Each Tuesday during May, Australians can give back, with a focus on giving thanks, giving local, giving time, and giving together
• Australian Competition and Consumer Commission 
  Information on COVID-19 scams
• RSPCA
  COVID-19 My Pets and Me
• Queensland Law Society
  Information about the impact of COVID-19 on proceedings in courts, commissions and tribunals
• Community Legal Centres Queensland 
  Resources on legal help and support
• Justice of the Peace 
  Find a Justice of the Peace (JP) or Commissioner for Declarations (Cdec) in your local area
• Cleaning tips
  Queensland Government COVID-19 cleaning and disinfection recommendations

Health and mental health

• RUOK? 
  Has tips about looking out for family members or friends who are struggling
• Family Drug Support
  24/7 telephone support and additional resources, tools and videos
• Alliance for Suicide 
  Offering free online suicide alertness training
• Telehealth
  Videoconference with your doctor from your PC, Laptop or through an app on your tablet or smart phone
• myMedKit 
  Australian prescription app that allows you to get your prescription and over-the-counter items delivered.
• DV Connect
  Includes Womensline, Mensline, Sexual Assault Line and 1800 RESPECT

Young people

• The Youth Advocacy Centre 
  COVID-19 legal information for young people
• Fusion Youth 
  Providing a number of virtual programs for young people

Seniors

Older people and carers are encouraged to call 1800 171 866 to get the critical information they need to stay healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Seniors Enquiry Line
  Help with concessions, social activities, household assistance, accommodation, financial and legal matters, health, education, transport and many other issues, call 1300 135 500.
• My Aged Care
  Information and support for older Australians on COVID-19
• Home Assist Secure 
  Queenslanders aged 60 years and over who can’t perform or pay for critical home maintenance
• Better Together 
  Supports older people in the Sunshine Coast to meet with like-minded people and connect with local services

People with a disability 

Contact the community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 to request essential food, household items and medicines

• Queenslanders with Disability Network
  Access an Emergency Preparedness Planning Tool to outline how to make a plan that is tailored to your unique support needs
• People with Disability Australia 
  Updated information and resources throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
• National Disability Insurance Agency
  Coronavirus information and advice. Clients can phone1800 800 10 or assistance of email enquiries@ndis.gov.au