BICSI

Services

A range of service providers can be found at our 2 locations on Russell & Macleay islands.

PODIATRIST Jo Byster, for all your foot care. Mobile: 0411 423 221

Safe Harbour Family Church – Pastor Nick Bennett. Ph: 0409 657 497

Redland Community Centre – supports the community with community-focused services. Ph: 3245 2117

Open Minds – works to enhance mental health and wellbeing by delivering a range of tailored options focused on the individual needs of each person.  Ph: 3896 4222

Redland District Committee of the Ageing (RDCOTA) – a community organisation which promotes the rights, interests and wellbeing of those over the age of 50 in the Redlands. Ph: 3488 0680

Wellbeing Hub – Through sharing and developing awareness, knowledge and skills for wellbeing on the islands. Ph: Connie Allen 0448 168 943

BIG (Bayside Initiative Group) – a peer-operated mental health service providing outreach on the islands through the Bay Islands Wellbeing Group, a lifestyle and social support group helping people to learn new coping strategies and reconnect to their communities. Ph: 3390 1116 or 0499 747 000

YFS – delivers a range of services to those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or want to improve their circumstance.  YFS champions rights and responsibilities of clients taking up social, cultural and economic opportunities. Ph: 3826 1500.

Group 61 – a voluntary organisation devoted to mental health that enables fullness of life through friendship with people affected by mental health issues. Ph: 0421 129 253

Crime Stoppers – an anonymous reporting of Crime Information using either 1800 333 000 or their website Crime Stoppers. 

Kookaburra Kids Foundation – supports kids aged 8-18 years living in families affected by mental illness. AKKF is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free recreational & mental health educational camps and other activities, giving kids a break in a fun, positive and safe environment. Kids have the opportunity to meet other kids from similar families and develop new friendships. All Kookaburra Kids programs are FREE for eligible children to attend.

StandBy Support After Suicide Supporting individuals and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide. Ph: 1300 727 247  Web: www.standbysupport.com.au

BICSI meets community needs through providing a service of Emergency assistance, Services Australia Agency, Community events, Auspicing groups and clubs, 

Office services, Consultants rooms, Function rooms, Admin – fax and photocopying services, Op shops, Cafe and Nursery.

Russell Island -
Main Office and Opp Shop

55 Jackson Rd, 

Russell Island, Qld, 4184

Ph: 07 3409 1177

dorise@bics.org.au

Macleay Island -
Services Australia Agency, Community Hall Office

32 High Central Rd, 

Macleay Island, Qld, 4184

Ph: 07 3409 4990

dianeb@bics.org.au

Macleay Island -
Op Shop, Cafe and Plant Nursery

35 Southsea Terrace, 

Macleay Island, Qld, 4184

Ph: 07 3409 5613

dianeb@bics.org.au