Queensland Mental Health Community Visitor and Advocacy
Service Description
Visitors conduct regular unannounced visits to selected sites in order to observe the standard of service provided on a daily basis. Sites include disability accommodation that is provided by Department of Communities, authorised mental health services, and private hostels. Advocates for rights of clients, access to services and decision making. They assist patients, families and carers with enquiries relating to treatment, complaints, CTOs, condition of facilities, Tribunal hearings and questions regarding the Mental Health Act.
Alternate Names: Queensland Official Visitor Program
http://www.publicguardian.qld.gov.au/adult-guardian/adult-community-visitors
1300 653 187 (Local call outside Brisbane)
communityvisitor@publicguardian.qld.gov.au
Level 16, 50 Ann St
Brisbane, QLD, 4001
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Call directly
Service Fees
None
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter services available
Disability Access
Yes. Lifts, Toilet
Organisational Information
Area Served
QLD
Parent Organisation
Public Guardian QLD
Postal Address
PO Box 13554
George Street
Brisbane
QLD
4001
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
No
Other Contacts
Public Guardian Children Community Visitor 1800 661 533
Last Updated: 10 November 2021