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  1. About us
  2. What we do

What we do

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Since 1997, Bridges has demonstrated a strong commitment to the community

Our mission

Bridges mission is to improve the health, social, and economic outcomes for people of all ages, cultures and communities.

Bridges is a leader in the design and delivery of innovative, contemporary programs and services to the Queensland communities it serves, particularly those facing adversity, marginalisation and discrimination. Bridges strives to create innovative projects to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness, drugs and alcohol.

About us

Bridges is the longest established and leading provider of community-based mental health and drug and alcohol services in the Queensland Wide Bay and Fraser Coast communities currently operating in Central Queensland; Rockhampton, Gladstone and surrounding towns as well as North and South Burnett Regions.

Services to our communities include allied health, psychological services, community-based mental health services and counselling and support programs. We also offer NDIS support services.

Bridges provides offender support services for those with experience of correctional facilities, Youth Bail Support Service, support for those living with mental illness after release from Central Queensland Correctional Centres. We also provide pre and post transition support services in the North Coast Queensland Corrective Services Catchment.

Our staff

Our dedicated and highly professional staff hold relevant qualifications and experience  practicing in mental health, alcohol and other drugs, or both.

Several staff identify as having lived experience of mental illness or substance misuse.  We also employ cultural workers and intentional peer support workers.

Bridges' board and senior management team are committed to an inclusive and supportive environment for all staff.

That commitment includes continued professional development, clinical supervision, clinical governance and regular performance reviews.

Our governance

Bridges is a public company limited by guarantee and is governed by the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Our board consists of representatives with qualifications and experience in law, business, finance, marketing, governance, and community development.

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    Making or getting a referral

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    Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation & Treatment Services

    When you want support to reduce your drug and/or alcohol use, and improve your health and wellbeing, consider Bridges Drug and/or Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment Service (DARTS). Bridges services Queenslanders in Bundaberg, Burnett Region, Fraser Coast, and Central Queensland with outreach services to the Discovery Coast.

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    Referrals

    Reach out when you would like to receive services and assistance from your local Bridges Health & Community Care team. We're ready when you are.

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    NDIS vacancies

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    Mental Health

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    Child, youth and family services

    Bridges provides Child, Youth, and Family Services throughout the North Burnett, South Burnett Regions with outreach to other Queensland Regions. Our team of mental health and social work clinicians work to build strong mental health and resilience for clients.

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    Adult Mental Health

    Bridges provides community-based mental health services to individuals who identify with moderate to severe mental illness, and complex needs. This service is delivered throughout regional Queensland.

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  • Join the Bridges team in Queensland

    Join the Bridges team in Queensland

    Bridges is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit community health provider. With continuous presence throughout Regional Queensland, we are the longest standing community mental health provider in the region. We welcome interest from inspired clinicians and administrators who want to make a real difference by joining our dedicated team.

Bridges branch offices

Shop 4 / 130 Bourbong Street  Bundaberg Central Qld 4670
91 Bazaar Street  Maryborough Qld 4650
6/65 Main Street Pialba (Hervey Bay) 4655

61 Capper Street Gayndah QLD 4625
9 Derby Street South Gladstone Qld 4680
Unit 9/49 Bolsover St, Rockhampton Qld 4700
3/194 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy Qld 4610

Postal Address:  
PO Box 4  Bundaberg, Qld 4670

Contact us

P: 1300 707 655
F: 07 4151 6186
E: [email protected]

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ABN 45 402 866 190
ACN 632 275 275


Acknowledgement of Country.  
In the spirit of reconciliation Bridges Health and Community Care acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.