Mental health professionals will assist in determining if you or, the person you are concerned about, needs ongoing mental health care and how urgently it is needed. Can also assist in referrals to mental health services.
1800 011 511
24/7
Provides information to families on health related issues. Assistance in locating health services. 24/7 telephone health advice support.
1800 022 222
Contact if you have any child wellbeing concerns that may be placing a child at significant risk of harm.
13 21 11
Confidential information, counselling and support service, open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
1800 737 732
online chat available 24/7
For anyone 25 or under - Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
1800 55 1800
online chat available
For all ages - 24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
CALL: 13 11 14
24/7
TEXT: 0477 131114
6pm-midnight
A nationwide service that provides 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide, experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide
1300 659 467
online chat available
Australian JobSearch
Australian Taxation Office
Centrelink
Child Support
Medicare
My Aged Care
My Health Record
National Disability Insurance Scheme
And many other services
SANE Australia supports people living with complex mental health issues and the people that care about them
1800 187 263
10am-10pm
online chat available
eheadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends.
Group chat online 24/7
1 on 1 online chat 9am- 1am
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talking about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships
1800 184 527
3pm-midnight
online chat available
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
1300 22 4636
online chat available
MensLine is a 24/7 telephone counselling service for men. Counsellors specialise in family and relationship issues, including relationship breakdown, separation and divorce, parenting, family violence, suicide prevention and emotional well-being.
1300 78 99 78
online chat available
The Buttefly Foundation is a national support line for people experiencing or supporting a person who may have an eating disorder. They offer advice, support and referral pathways.
1800 33 4673
8am- midnight
online chat available
The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating mental illness. A team of scientists work to discover the causes of illness and new treatments, and where discoveries are immediately put into practice through health services, technology and community education.
Carer Line offer emotional support, referrals and distribute carer specific resources and information to carers and community members.
1800 242 636
9am-5pm
Monday-Friday
Communities And Justice is a Government department responsible for Housing, Child Protection and legal matters. This site provides a link to many other Government services such as Aging and Disability, NSW Victims Access Line, Domestic Violence Line, Disaster Welfare Assistance Line and many others.