Redlands Injury Law

13/10/2026

Arthritis can affect a person's ability to work, participate in hobbies and enjoy everyday activities. The Australian Physiotherapy Association has shared some valuable information about the role physiotherapy can play in helping people manage symptoms, improve function and maintain their quality of life.

12/10/2026

Sharing this post from Wynnum Community Place who are offering free counselling for anyone 18 Plus. A Mental Health Care Plan is not required but appointments are required. Please see their post for more information.

As Queensland Mental Health Week comes to a close, the conversation doesn’t have to.

This week has been an important reminder that looking after our mental health and wellbeing is something we can all play a part in - through connection, kindness, conversation and simply being there for one another.

At Wynnum Community Place, we believe everyone deserves to feel welcomed, heard and supported. Whether it’s joining us for a cuppa, connecting with others, accessing one of our services or reaching out for support, our doors remain open beyond Mental Health Week.

Because building a stronger, more connected community isn’t something we do for just one week - it’s something we work towards every day 💚

Build Community. Build Wellbeing.

10/10/2026

🏍 Motorcycle riders make up only around 5% of traffic, yet they account for a disproportionate number of serious injuries and fatalities on our roads.

This Motorcycle Awareness Month, we support StreetSmarts' message:
🏍️ Look twice for motorcycles
👀 Check blind spots carefully
↔️ Give riders plenty of space
⏱️ Take an extra second at intersections

A little patience and awareness can help prevent devastating injuries and save lives.
🏍

This Motorcycle Awareness Month, let’s remember to see the person behind the helmet. No matter how you travel, we all want to get home safely to our loved ones.

Help keep motorbike riders safe:
➡️ Check your blind spots before changing lanes.
➡️ Take a second look before turning or pulling out at intersections.
➡️ Leave plenty of space when following or overtaking motorcycles.
➡️ Look twice for bikes.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4hlcRL9

29/09/2026

Queensland primary students can win $250, $500 for their school, and have their drawing featured in 40,000 copies of the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar. Entries close 9 October 2026. A great chance for Queensland primary students to get creative while learning about farm safety.

Looking for a fun and creative school holiday activity?

Don't miss out on entering the Farm safety calendar competition – entries close Friday 9 October 2026🚜🎨

Encourage your Queensland primary school student to enter for a chance to win $250 for themselves and $500 for their school. Plus, the winning drawing will be featured in 40,000 copies of our free 2027 Farm safety calendar!

Download the entry template and check out the terms and conditions at: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/resources/campaigns/farm-safety-calendar-competition

10/09/2026

When someone says “I’m fine” but you have a feeling they’re not, it can be hard to know what to do next.

The R U OK? website https://www.ruok.org.au/ has helpful guidance on how to continue a supportive conversation.

If you or someone you know needs support after hours, help is available 24/7:
📲in an emergency ring 000
📲Lifeline: 13 11 14
📲 Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
📲Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
📲13 YARN: 13 92 76 (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander support)
📲Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (ages 5–25)
📲MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78

There is a wide range of support available, including free and reduced cost options. A GP is often the first point of contact and can provide guidance, referrals and ongoing support.

👉Mental Health Care Plans: A GP can refer someone for up to 10 individual psychology sessions per calendar year under Medicare. Some psychologists bulk bill these sessions, while others may charge a gap fee. Someone.health Psychology is one psychologist which offers Medicare bulk billed telehealth appointments for people with a Mental Health Care Plan. https://someone.health/

Other Free Support Options
👉Public Hospital Emergency Department
👉Redlands Medicare Mental Health Centre 40 Middle Street, Cleveland 10 am – 6 pm, Monday to Friday Phone: 1800 573 955 Walk in, free professional mental health support. No Medicare card, referral or appointment required. (Also available in Logan at 91 Wembley Road, Logan Central.)

👉UQ With You – University of Queensland Free, short term counselling for people experiencing mental health concerns. Available in person at UQ St Lucia or via telehealth (Zoom or phone). Support is provided by final year postgraduate counselling students and provisional psychologists, supervised by senior practitioners. They assist with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, isolation, relationship pressures, health related stress, grief and loss. Confidential and accessible to all community members. Email: [email protected]; Phone: +61 7 3365 6375

👉headspace has excellent resources to support young people aged 12-25 as well as parents, carers and family. They offer online and phone support with qualified professionals, group chats, and one on one webchat or phone counselling between 3 pm and 10 pm each day. There are free 1 hour online webinars for parents and carers as well as lots of other resources and support. With more than 150 centres across Australia, young people can access in person support in their local community. https://headspace.org.au/

👉Support through your workplace. Many workplaces offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), which provide free, confidential counselling for employees and sometimes their immediate family members. If you’re not sure whether your workplace has an EAP, you can check with HR or your manager. These services are designed to be private, supportive and easy to access.

These are just some of the options available. Your GP can talk with you about what might be most helpful and connect you with the right supports. If you know of any additional good supports or resources, please comment below.

31/08/2026

🛴From today (31 August), important changes to Queensland’s e‑mobility rules will take effect. 🛴
Riders will need to be at least 16 years old and hold a valid licence (minimum learners) to use e‑bikes, e‑scooters and other personal mobility devices.

Targeted exemptions will apply for eligible riders, including:
• People aged 16+ who cannot hold a licence for medical or disability reasons but can safely operate an e‑mobility device.
• Children aged 12–17, including 16–17‑year‑olds without a learner licence, when supervised by a parent, guardian or carer.
• Riders in certain declared recreational areas such as rail trails, mountain bike tracks and private off‑road facilities.

All existing safety requirements — including helmet use, speed limits and general road rules — continue to apply.

For full details, visit StreetSmarts

28/08/2026

🏎Speeding continues to be one of the major causes of death and serious injury on Queensland roads. Each year, around 80 people are killed and 447 seriously injured in speed‑related crashes. Many who survive face long‑term impacts that stay with them for life.

🏎And if you live in the Redlands, you don’t need statistics 📊to know speeding is a real issue — you only need to spend five minutes on Finucane Road or Redland Bay Road. Some days it feels like half the suburb is auditioning for a Fast & Furious reboot. 🏎🏍

👉A quick reminder: speed isn’t just a number on a sign. It affects how much time you have to react, how severe a crash will be, and whether everyone gets home safely.

If you want clear, evidence‑based information about how speed affects crash risk, StreetSmarts has helpful resources:
streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/speeding

Let’s look out for each other on our local roads.

Speeding fines? Couldn't be me. 💅

28/08/2026

💚Sharing this post from Wynnum Community Place which is offering free, confidential counselling for adults 18+, with appointments available as early as next week.

If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, going through changes, feeling a little lost or lonely, or simply needs a safe space to talk, this service may be a helpful first step. No Mental Health Care Plan is required. 💚

A little support can make a big difference.

Sometimes life gets heavy. Sometimes there’s a lot going on. And sometimes, you might not even be able to put your finger on what’s wrong - you just know you could use someone to talk to.

That’s exactly what our FREE counselling service at WCP is here for.

Our counselling service is available to anyone 18+ who feels they may need some extra support, with appointments currently available as early as next week.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, going through changes, feeling a little lost or lonely, dealing with something difficult, or simply need a safe place to talk - you’re welcome here💚

🌿 Completely FREE
🌿 No Mental Health Care Plan needed
🌿 Confidential and supportive
🌿 Available for adults 18+
🌿 Appointments available as early as next week

If you’ve been thinking about talking to someone, or you know someone who could use a little extra support, reach out to our friendly WCP team.

Sometimes the first conversation is the hardest - but you don’t have to figure everything out alone 💚

17/08/2026

🚗🚙🏃It’s Queensland Road Safety Week. 🚙🚗🏃
Sharing this post from StreetSmarts which is a good reminder for all of us to slow down, stay alert and look out for one another. Road Rules Refresher resources are in the comments if you want a quick update.

It’s Queensland Road Safety Week. Please drive safely and look out for everyone on our roads. Whether you’re behind the wheel, riding or walking - every decision on the road can affect others.

Refresh your knowledge of safe driving through the Road Rules Refresher resources linked in the comments below.

Let’s help keep Queensland roads safe for everyone.

15/08/2026

🌐Should you use AI to review or prepare legal documents? The short answer is no. There are significant risks.

👉What we are seeing in practice (and why it matters):-
🔹 incorrect ‘legal results’— AI tools frequently generate references to legislation or cases that don’t exist, or cite real cases that have nothing to do with the issue.
🔹Contain outdated information
🔹Mixed jurisdictions— AI generated results that blend Queensland law, interstate law and international law, which can be dangerously misleading if you’re trying to understand your rights in Queensland.
🔹Oversimplified sources— Many AI answers come from short generic articles rather than a careful analysis of legislation, case law and your specific circumstances.
🔹 Difficulty with complex and large volumes of material— AI struggles to analyse and reconcile large documents, multiple pieces of legislation or the volume of material common in legal matters.
🔹Litigation risks — Incorrect information can lead to procedural mistakes, misunderstanding your rights, or pursuing claims based on an unrealistic view of prospects. If you are unsuccessful, you may be ordered to pay the other parties legal costs.

❌Privacy and confidentiality warning
🔹Whilst legal advice between your solicitor and yourself may be privileged (with some exceptions), information that you enter into AI is not. When you feed information into AI, that is the legal equivalent to discussing legal issues with a third party. It is not privileged from disclosure.
🔹 You should not enter any information which is confidential or sensitive into a public AI tool. The information becomes part of the database or library of material AI knows and then re-uses to generate answers for other users. There is no guarantee of confidentiality.

Disclaimer: General information only, not legal advice.