Support services are available to patients and their families.
QVAD Support - Queensland Health
The first step patients and family members can take when seeking support is QVAD Support. QVAD Support is a service provided by Queensland Health and staffed with professionals who are able to provide help and support to patients, family members and healthcare professionals.
Contact: 1800 431 371 or email QVAD Support
For Healthcare professionals: Contact 1800 431 371 or email VAD at Queensland Health
Crisis Support and Mental Health Services
Some people may find issues and reading information relating to end of life care upsetting. If content on this site has raised distressing issues for you or someone you know, the helplines below provide support and counselling:
- Griefline call 1300 22 4636 (6am to midnight AEST, 7 days a week)
- Lifeline call 13 11 14 (24/7 – phone, text, online)
- Beyond Blue call 1300 22 4636 (24/7 – phone, online)
- Suicide Call Back Service call 1300 659 467 (24/7 – phone and online)
- Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre call 3317 1234 or 1800 188 189 (outside Brisbane) or 1300 64 22 55 (24/7)
- World Wellness Group (multicultural support) call 1300 079 020