As a leading service provider, Mura Kosker Sorority will support, counsel and advocate on your behalf and through our programs. However, if you do require help from other professional service providers, we have compiled a comprehensive list below including services available in our region and abroad.
Other Service Providers
Lena Passi Women’s Shelter
07 4069 1366
Lena Passi provides crisis/short-term supported accommodation and associated support services for women and children.
Wakai Waian Healing
1800 732 850
Wakai Waian provides psychological and counselling services to the Torres Strait region.
Torres Health
07 4090 3380
Torres Health is the first Indigenous Community Health Service in the Torres Strait.
TI Child Safety Office
07 4212 0400
Child protection service based on Thursday Island.
Thursday Island Police Station (QPS)
07 4069 1520
The QPS is responsible for the development of strategies and the delivery of services relating to law enforcement and community policing initiatives across the State of Queensland.
Torres Strait Community Justice Group
07 4090 3111
Community Justice Group (CJG) is to ensure that clients of the service are given appropriate cultural support for court matters.
Thursday Island Courthouse
07 4212 3900
Queensland’s courts have a vital role in administering justice in Queensland.
Police-Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) Queensland
0418 217 934
PCYC provides youth and community programs, services and facilities.
Relationships Australia (RAQ)
1300 364 277
Relationships Australia is a community-based Australian organisation that provides relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
DV Womensline
1800 811 811
DV Womensline help women who want to escape domestic violence. Call their 24-hour hotline if you need emergency transport and accommodation.
DV Mensline
1800 600 636
DV Mensline hotline is available from 9am to 12mn for men using violence and men experiencing violence in the family.
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Beyond Blue is an Australian independent non-profit organisation that provides information and support to help Australians achieve their best possible mental health.
Lifeline
13 11 14
Provides free support for people experiencing personal crisis. Their services include mental health support, suicide prevention services, and emotional assistance.
Healing Foundation
0407 074 951
Indigenous organisation that partners with communities to address the ongoing trauma caused by actions like the forced removal of children from their families. Our work helps people create a different future.
1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732
An Australia-wide organisation that offers support to people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
Headspace
1300 224 636
Helps with mental and physical health, alcohol and other drugs, and work and study. They welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Victims Assist Queensland
1300 546 587
Provides information about support services, rights and financial assistance for victims of crime.
Men’s Referral Service
1300 766 491
No To Violence Men’s Referral Service provides support to violent men at home. It is their aim to end men’s violence to promote the safety of women and children.
Men’s Shed
1300 550 009
Australia’s largest male based community development organisations.
Mensline Australia
1300 789 978
Mensline Australia offers support to men with emotional and relationship issues.
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800
This organisation helps young people from ages 5 to 25. They offer counselling, emotional support and practical help to the youth.
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
Thursday Island Hospital
07 4069 0200
The main hospital in the Torres Strait providing clinicial and surgical care.
Centrelink – Indigenous Service Centre
1800 136 380
Financial and welfare support and services.
SES Flood & Storm Ermegencies
13 25 00
Ambulance (non-emergency)
13 12 33
Police Link (non emergency)
13 14 44
International Emergency Number
112 (will direct to 000)
