Pirates Inc
Fishing - Community - Mental Health
No Pirate Left Ashore.
Home of the #piratesofftheplank salute.
Building stronger communities across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay through outdoor participation and preventative mental health initiatives.
Incorporated Association No. IA4804507
ABN 67 730 744 132
Queensland Not-for-Profit Community Organisation
Who Are The Pirates?
The Pirates Community Was Built Around the World Class
PUMICESTONE PASSAGE
Fishing
Crabbing
Prawning
Camping
Four-wheel driving
Cooking together outdoors
These are not just hobbies.
They are how we build belonging.
And belonging protects mental health.
What The Pirates Are?
Isolation increases risk. Connection strengthens resilience. The Pirates create spaces where people can spend time outdoors, connect with others and support one another before problems become crisis. Prevention starts with community. We are NOT a substitute for professional support.
Pirate Initiatives
#PiratesOffThePlank
Global awareness campaign.
First Friday in May.
Do the #piratesofftheplank gesture.
Help to ensure no pirate is left ashore.
Conservation & Sustainability
Protecting the Passage through practical action:
Fishing line recycling
Tackle tidy bags
Wildlife rescue collaboration
Marine stewardship
Accessibility & Inclusion
Everyone deserves access to blue space.
We advocate for:
Accessible pontoons
Inclusive ramp design
Adaptive vessel access
Access protects dignity.
#piratesofftheplank Capactity & Scholarship GALA BALL AUCTION
Pumicestone Room - Sandstone Point Hotel
Strictly capped at 200 guests
All members attend FREE
PIRATES EXPERT MONTHLY BLOG
Featuring local ALVEY Ambassodor
Brett Weiler - Platypus Fishing Lines Pro Team, Frogleys Offshore Pro Team,
Rainbow Beach Tackle World, Gamakatsu Hooks, Atomic Lures.
WHAT WE’RE PROUD OF
Incorporated association governance
Active community membership
Successful competitions
Environmental initiatives
Growing partnerships
Upcoming Events
Fri, 26 JuneLocation is TBDA collaborative session focused on leadership, governance, planning, and strengthening the future direction of the organization while building stronger connections as a committee.
Sat, 04 JulyHome CentralCommunity. BBQ. Mateship. Mental health awareness. Join the Pirates for a KICKASS fundraising BBQ supporting connection, inclusion, and suicide prevention — great food, great people, and a great cause.
Sat, 29 AugToorbul Boat Ramp🎣 Join the Pumicestone Passage Pirates for the August Fishing & Crabbing Competition! A relaxed, family-friendly day on the beautiful Pumicestone Passage with prizes, live music, community stalls and great company. Whether you're an experienced angler or bringing the kids for their first cast, ever
Membership OfferFri, 07 MaySandstone Point HotelA global movement for mental health awareness and community connection. On the first Friday in May 2027 we gather for the Pirates Off The Plank Movement Ball and attempt World Record Attempt #2.
Pirates Inc. Sponsors
On behalf of everyone at the pirates we would like to thanks the following businesses for your support in suicide prevention, wellbeing improvement, conserving the Pumicestone Passage and respecting the Gubbi Gubbi
Developed by the pirates, for the pirates -⚓️’s walk the plank 🏴☠️
WEBSITE SAFETY & CRISIS SUPPORT DISCLAIMER
Mental Health & Crisis Support Notice
Pumicestone Passage Pirates Inc. (“PPP”, “Pirates Inc.”, “Triple P”) is a community organisation focused on social connection, inclusion, recreational activities, and community engagement.
PPP is not a crisis service, mental health service, counselling service, medical provider, psychology practice, psychiatric service, or emergency support provider.
Our volunteers, members, ambassadors, moderators, administrators, and representatives are not acting as licensed medical, psychological, psychiatric, counselling, or crisis-intervention professionals unless expressly stated otherwise in writing.
Information, conversations, social media interactions, community discussions, events, peer support, or activities conducted through PPP must not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, mental health care, crisis intervention, or emergency assistance.
If you, or someone you know, are experiencing distress, suicidal thoughts, self-harm ideation, mental health crisis, or are in immediate danger, you must immediately contact:
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Emergency Services: 000
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Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
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Mental Health Access Line Queensland: 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 22 55)
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Your treating doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or local hospital emergency department
PPP reserves the right to contact emergency services, crisis services, authorities, or appropriate support agencies where there are reasonable concerns regarding the immediate safety or welfare of any individual.
By using this website, participating in PPP activities, engaging with PPP social media platforms, or communicating with PPP representatives, you acknowledge and agree that:
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PPP does not provide clinical or emergency mental health services;
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participation in PPP activities does not establish a therapeutic, counselling, fiduciary, clinical, or duty-of-care relationship beyond obligations imposed by Australian law;
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individuals remain responsible for seeking appropriate professional support for their personal circumstances;
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PPP is not liable for decisions made by individuals based on community interactions, peer discussions, or informal support provided through the organisation;
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any peer support offered within the community is informal, voluntary, non-clinical, and not professional treatment.
If this is an emergency or there is immediate risk to life or safety, call 000 immediately.