Cyclone Alfred Supports for Bayside region

Please see below key updates provided by network members. Note: Service disruptions for all will depend on the severity of this weather event.

Immediate supports

• Emergency Contacts
• Lifeline and Community Recovery Posters regarding information for those requiring additional emotional support due to the effects of TC Alfred.
• Inner Brisbane free food locations and times

Refuge Shelters

• Brisbane City Council has opened a temporary Refuge Shelter for residents needing to leave their properties due to the cyclone impacts at the RNA Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills.
• Queensland Police Service, Queensland Fire Department, Queensland Ambulance Service and Council staff will be present at the shelters.
• If you have not already done so, register for Brisbane Severe Weather Alerts. For more information visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or Council’s emergency dashboard.

Homeless Shelters for people sleeping rough

There will be two 24-hour respite hubs supporting rough sleepers in our community during Cyclone Alfred:

• Kurilpa Hall, 174 Boundary St West End (next to the library). Opens at 12pm Wednesday 5th of March for rough sleepers to take overnight stays. Micah Projects are leading this activation and working in partnership with Communify, QPS, DCHDE and services to assist people to access accommodation.

• Emmanuel City Mission, 48 Peel St South Brisbane. Opens 7am Wednesday 5th of March and will remain open until 1pm Saturday 8th March.

Service Updates

We Care Professional Support

• Wynnum/Manly Bayside region – Will stay open as long as it safe to travel. They will provide recovery assistance after cyclone Alfred via the WCPS op shop, with household items, clothing, free food, coffee etc.
• Contact Yasmina T: 1300 197 938 | E: info@wecareprofessionalsupport.com.au

Silky Oaks Children’s Haven

• Community Programs (Family Care and Support Homeless program and Inspire Therapy and Outreach) at Silky Oaks Bayside Hub are closed Thursday 6/03 and Friday 7/03.
• The housing team will have their phones and remote access from home to support existing clients during usual rostered hours for as long as it’s safe and appropriate to do so.
• For further info, contact Terri, E: terrib@silkyoaks.org.au | T: 07 3906 8888

Wynnum/Manly Ward Office

• The office will remain operational for the upcoming cyclone, however staff will work remotely for Thursday and Friday.
• Councillor Givney and staff are working out in the community where possible and will continue to do until there is a direction from Council to cease work outside, and will resume once authorised by Council post the weather event.
• Disruptions will occur should there be no power to charge phones and laptops.

Bayside Community Legal Service

• Closed from 5/3 to 11/ 2025.
• Staff monitoring phones and emails. Appointments for legal advice will resume to both in-person and over the phone from Tuesday.
• Contact E: Info info@bcls.org.au | T: (07) 3162 3282

Pete’s Pantry

• Closed 7/3. Opening 10/3 pending weather conditions.
• May be able to add services, for e.g. blankets, food etc – confirmation next week.
• Contact Rhonda Bristow, M: 0416 245 193 | E: St Pete’s Pantry Wynnum pantry@stpeterswynnum.org

Change Futures

• Staff will be working from home 6/3 – 7/3. Clients will be offered telehealth for any appointments that have been scheduled in person for Thursday and Friday or they can reschedule.
• Contact E: Intake Change Futures intake@changefutures.org.au | T: (07) 3153 1093

YMCA ‘Y’ Community Wynnum Community Centre

• Closing 6/3 – 10/3, moving to work from home. Opening 11/3 pending good weather and low impact of cyclone.
• Contact E: Tania.Kelsey@ymcaqueensland.org.au

Wynnum 60 and Better

• Closed from Thursday 6 March until Monday 10 March inclusive. All Exercise classes and social events have been cancelled or postponed. Still responding to emails during usual office hours of 9am to 2pm Mon-Thursday.
• Contact Wendy on T: (07) 3348 6306 | E: admin@wynnum60andbetter.org.au

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Bureau of Meteorology
Visit Bureau of Meteorology for regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice.

ABC Emergency will broadcast regular warnings on ABC Radio. Listen for updates: Monitor ABC Emergency broadcasts for important community information and instructions.

• Brisbane: 612AM
• Gold Coast: 91.7FM
• Sunshine Coast: 90.3FM, 95.3FM or 1566AM
• Wide Bay: 855AM, 100.1FM, 88.3FM

School & Transport Updates

• Queensland State School Closures – Check here
• Traffic Alerts & Road Closures – QLD Traffic Updates
• Public Transport Changes – Translink Updates

Housing & Financial Assistance

• Emergency Housing Assistance – Queensland Housing Help
• Disaster Recovery Funding Programs – Funding programs | Queensland Reconstruction Authority