• Beyond Blue

    Sometimes it can be hard to know what the ‘right’ thing to do is. Beyond Blue have practical resources to help you decide what to say and do to help someone feel better.

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  • Black Dog Institute

    Support from friends, family and health professionals, plays a significant role in the recovery process of someone experiencing a mental health issue. Educating yourself about mental health conditions is the foundation to providing the best support possible.

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  • Intuit

    Mental health is an important topic for all of us, no matter who you are. Although we all have a lot going on in our lives right now, the extraordinary circumstances we’re living through make it even more important for us to take stock of our mental wellness.

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Do you want to talk to someone?

We encourage you to reach out for support if you are struggling. You can visit your GP and ask for a mental health care plan, or get in touch with one of these free services.

24/7 Crisis Support

  • Lifeline

    Call 13 11 14 (24/7)

    Text: 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to 2am AEST)

    Chat Online: lifeline.org.au (12pm to 2am AEST)

    Crisis helpline for people experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

    Visit Lifeline 

  • 13 Yarn

    Call 13 92 76

    Provides confidential crisis support 24/7 from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who will work with individuals to explore options for on-going support

    Visit 13 Yarn 

  • Suicide Callback Service

    Call 1300 659 467

    A nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide

    Visit the service 

  • Brother to Brother

    Call: 1800 435 799

    Crisis support by Aboriginal men, including Elders.

  • National Indigenous Postvention Service (NIPS)

    Call: 1800 805 801

    A program that provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with postvention support and assistance for all (individuals, families & communities) affected by suicide or trauma.

  • Beyond Blue

    Call - 1300 22 4636

    Chat Online - online.beyondblue.org.au (1pm to 12am AEST every day.)

    If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling.

    Visit Beyond Blue 

  • NSW Mental Healthline

    Call 1800 011 511

    24/7 professional help, advice and referrals to local mental health services, including services for hearing impaired individuals and English as a second language.

    Visit the website 

Support for Carers

  • Arafmi

    Call 1300 554 660 or 07 3254 1881. 

    You can call Arafmi’s 24-hour Carer Support Line any time of the day to share your feelings, receive support, find new resources and learn helpful coping skills to help you in your caring role. It’s comforting to know that when you need to talk, someone who understands will be there – at any hour.

  • Carers Australia

    1800 242 636

    Short-term counselling services and support for carers and their families.

    Visit the website 

  • Carer Gateway

    Call: 1800 422 737

    Counselling services and support for carers.

    Visit the Website 

  • NSW Family & Carer Mental Health Program

    Support for carers provided by One Door Mental Health

    Visit the Program 

Youth Services

  • OurHerd

    A safe space that guides and empowers young people to share stories of tough times to create a more mentally healthy world.

    Get OurHerd 

  • headspace

    Call: 1800 650 890

    Free online and telephone support, counselling and peer-moderated group chats for young people aged 12 - 25 and their families and friends.

    Visit headspace 

  • Kids Helpline

    Call: 1800 55 1800

    Email: counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au

    Chat to a qualified counsellor for free via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason.

    Visit Kids Helpline 

LGBTQIA+ Services

  • QLife

    Call: 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight, every day)

    Counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. Peer-supported telephone and web-based services to diverse people of all ages for mental health support.

    Visit QLife 

  • The Gender Centre

    Call: 9519 7599 (9am-4pm Mon-Fri AEST)

    Information and support for trans and gender-diverse people.

    Visit the Website 

  • ACON NSW

    Call: 1800 063 060

    A New South Wales based organisation specialising in community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders.

    Visit ACON 

Eating Disorder services

  • Butterfly Foundation

    Call: 1800 33 4673

    Email: support@butterfly.org.au

    Phone, webchat and email support for those experiencing an eating disorder, friends, family, carers and professionals.

    Visit the Website 

Men’s services

  • Mens Line

    Call: 1300 78 99 78

    Telephone and online counselling service providing support for men.

    Visit Mens Line 

  • TIACS Foundation

    Call or text: 0488 846 988 (8am-10pm AEST, Mon-Fri)

    A professional, confidential and free mental health counselling service for truckies, tradies, farmers, blue collar workers and their loved ones, available Australia-wide.

    Visit TIACS 

Grief support

  • Griefline

    Call: 1300 845 745 (6am to midnight AEST)

    Online forums - griefline.org.au (24/7)

    Grief and loss support including phone counselling, online forums and peer support groups.

    Visit Griefline 

  • National Centre for Childhood Grief

    Call: 1300 654 556

    Provides free and unlimited grief counselling for bereaved children aged 3 -18 years.

    Visit the Website 

  • Feel the Magic

    Early intervention grief education programs for kids aged 7 to 17, who are experiencing pain and isolation due to the death of a parent, guardian, or sibling.

    Visit the Website 

Rural community services

  • Rural Aid

    Call 1300 175 594

    Rural Aid counsellors offer free, confidential support to farmers and their families.

    Visit the Website 

Other Tailored services

  • Mates In Construction

    Call 1300 642 111 (24/7)

    Suicide prevention and support for construction workers.

    Visit the Website 

  • Open Arms

    Call: 1800 011 046 (24/7)

    Support for Navy, Army and Air Force personnel, veterans and their families.

    Visit the Website 

  • 1800RESPECT

    Call 1800 737 732

    Confidential information, counselling and support service open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.

    Visit the Website 

Disclaimer

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