Queensland Health have announced that the following areas of the state will go into a three-day lockdown, starting Tuesday (29/06/2021) at 6PM and ending 6PM on Friday (02/07/2021)
Townsville, Palm Island, Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan City, Moreton Bay, Redlands, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast.
You will only be allowed to leave your home during this period for the following reasons:
- To buy essentials such as groceries or medications
- Work or study if you can’t do either from home
- Exercise in your local area
- Healthcare (including vaccinations) or to provide help, care or support, which includes QPP.
Full details available here
Due to the risk of increased community transmission and the announced lockdown, QPP’s staff in the above listed regions will be reverting to Phase 3 of our Public Health Management Plan (PHMP).
Firstly QPP and RAPID are continuing to provide support and testing during the lockdown. However, some changes are being put in place to keep both our clients and staff safe. There will be no in-person client engagements taking place over this period but QPP team members will be available for phone calls and teleconferencing, and can discuss additional support with you where possible, with Queensland Health COVID-19 guidance in place.
RAPID will remain operational, with its usual hours, but with additional COVID-19 precautions in place.
Masks are to be worn continuously during your visit to RAPID. A RAPID team member will conduct a COVID pre-screening assessment before entry to the building is allowed.
COVID-19 Information
General updates on the COVID-19 situation in Queensland can be found by clicking here.
Emergencies
If someone’s life is in danger or there is an immediate risk of harm, call emergency services on 000.
HIV Treatment & Care
Urgent or treatment related concerns, please seek advice from your GP, out of hours medical provider (e.g. Home doctor service – 13 7425), sexual health clinic or hospital emergency department (if required).
A list of sexual health service providers (including their opening times) can be found here by inputting your post code.
Urgent Mental Health Concerns and Advice
MH CALL on 1300 64 22 55
Lifeline 13 11 14 for crisis support and suicide prevention.
Suicide Prevention Counselling 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
If you are experiencing Domestic Violence, contact DVConnect through their contact details below
- If you identify as a women, please call the Womensline: 1800 811 811
- If you identify as a male, please call the Mensline: 1800 600 636
- If you identify as non-binary, please call the service that you feel most comfortable contacting, and let us know whether you have a preferred pronoun.
- If you have experience sexual violence, please call Sexual Assault helpline: 1800 010 120
Emotional Support
BeyondBlue operate 24 hours a day on 1300 22 4636. There are some helpful resources and support guides on their website
QLife is an anonymous, national LGBTI peer support service with telephone, web chat and referral services for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Phone 1800 184 527 or web chat at www.qlife.org.au
Housing
Call the Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.
Homeless Hotline is a phone information and referral service for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness
Meals and Food
VAKS directory can be sorted by regional council areas, and dates available
