Zig Zag Support Centre

Are you a parent or a care giver of a young person who has experienced sexual violence?
If so please join us on the 22nd of April for a FREE night of information and conversation - to consider what this means for the young person in your life, and what this means for you in your role as a supporter and a parent/caregiver.
The evening will be held at the Windsor Community Centre.
Food provided.

To RSVP send us an email at [email protected] or call on (07) 3843 1823

Yesterday, Zig Zag got to join the University of Qld (UQ) community as they celebrated Respect at Uni Week – Raising Awareness of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

It was great to talk with so many students about their ideas on Respect and Relationships. We really appreciated people taking time to consider the issues and talk about some of their own experiences. Discussions covered things such as:
- Legal aspects of respect, consent and sexual violence.
- Being clear that pressure and coercion is never okay.
- Consent and the need to make sure someone wants to do something.
- Considering the impact of community attitudes and what to do if respect is not present.

We hope the day helped build awareness and positive change for the St Lucia campus!
And thanks for chatting with us despite the heat!! ☀️

Today is International Women's Day!

This year at Zig Zag we have been reflecting on the history of International Women's Day (IWD), its origins, developments over time and some recent critiques which have arisen about IWD.

We’ve also been thinking about our hopes for International Women’s Day into the future and for a strong inclusive Intersectional Feminist movement!

Zig Zag is closed from Thursday 25th December 2025, until and reopening on Monday 5th January 2026.
If you find yourself in need of support whilst Zig Zag is closed, please contact any of the below.

1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline: 1800 010 120
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Homeless Information Hotline: 1800 474 753
DV Connect: 1800 811 811
13YARN- 13 92 76
Ask Izzy App- platform to connect you with local services suited to your need (emergency food support, health and wellbeing, financial support options, amongst more)
Please contact 000 in case of emergencies.

Thinking of all our community in this time.

Take care,
From the Zig Zag team.

The festive season for some means more time at home, financial pressures and heightened emotional distress all of which can escalate abusive behaviours. If you need support help is available please contact the support numbers provided.

ID: A festive blurred Christmas background with a beige card in the center reads “Staying safe during the Holiday season,” with text noting that domestic violence and sexual abuse can increase during the holidays and encouraging those feeling unsafe to reach out for support.

Last week we were able to hold our end of year party for the wonderful young people we support 🎉🪩

Because of the beautiful generosity of all the services, businesses and individuals in our community, we were able to hold a Free Shop, which gave opportunity of gift giving to young people and their families. This is a highlight every year, and we simply cannot do it without community, so we want to give a special shoutout to all the people who donated, as well as the community members who came to our door, but we’re unable to name!!!!
Special shoutout to Amy Shambrook, a regular support to Zig Zag, who helped us gather donations for our end of year party.

THANK YOU
lordmayor
bois






extreme









The Good Fairy
Jackson Agencies

A massive thank you to the Department of Transport and Main Roads. This year, under the leadership of Infrastructure and Cloud Management Director Janeen McDonald, their team organised a toiletries collection drive for Zig Zag.
Staff generously donated new, unopened toiletries such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, and sanitary items.
Janeen and Hayley from Technology delivered the donations which were deeply appreciated, particularly in the lead-up to Christmas when many women and children need extra support.

Thank you to the community member who kindly donated items for folks who get periods. We appreciate it so much!

We are still taking donations for our end of year party for young women, young folks and their children.

We are seeking any items that can go in our free shop or big ticket items like balance bikes, iPads, art supplies and movie tickets.

[photo of a staff member sitting on a chair holding a bag of pads. Behind her are boxes of pads stacked up, staff member is smiling]

This years 16 days of Activism campaign is currently underway. This years global theme is “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against Women and Girls” focusing on Digital Violence as a form of Gender-Based Violence. This years theme highlights the increasing prevalence of Digital Abuse that can include cyber bullying, online harassment, non- consensual sharing of images and stalking. All voices are important whether big or small. You can get involved by sharing information on social media using the hashtag to raise awareness, attending your local community events or just by starting the conversation.

ID: a picture with an orange background with red writing that says 16 Days of Activism Against Gender -Based Violence. Down the bottom of the photo there is white writing that says the dates of the global community campaign November 25 to December 10 2025.

Today is Transgender day of Remembrance.
A day to reflect on and commemorate all the lives lost to transphobia and discrimination.
Particularly given current events, please take a moment today to remember those we have lost and celebrate the ongoing strength of this community.

You Are Welcome Here.

Hello to all!
Zig Zag is seeking donations for our Young People’s End of Year Party 2025, before 5th December 2025!

Our free shop provides new items and gifts for young people to have something a little special to give to loved ones during the festive season.

Donations can include makeup, jewelry, nail kits, nice stationery, children’s toys, backpacks, lunchboxes, travel mugs and drink bottles, fashion accessories such as bags, purses and wallets and self-care items such as body lotions, soaps and other more special toiletries items. It isn’t limited to these suggestions, so if you have something more unique to offer, please get in touch 🎉🎉
*Please note we can only accept new items for our free shop to ensure quality and dignity for the young people we support.

Please feel free to tag friends and businesses or share around within the community and reach out if you have any questions on the email or phone below!