Support services and networks
There are many support services and networks available to help you through difficult and stressful experiences.
Mental Health
Beyond Blue
(T): 1300 22 46 36 (chat online)
Lifeline
(T): 13 11 14 (chat online)
Suicide Call Back Service
(T): 1300 659 467
Government resources
More information about available mental health services can be found here.
Children and Young People
Headspace
(T): 1800 650 890 (chat online or by email)
Kids HelpLine
(T): 1800 55 1800 (chat online)
ReachOut
Online resources and peer support
Older People
Elder Abuse Phone Line
(T): 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
(T): 1800 700 600
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
(T): 1800 951 822 or +61 2 9633 1711 (if you’re calling from outside Australia)
Domestic and Sexual Violence
1800 RESPECT - National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service
(T): 1800 737 732 (chat online)
Full Stop Australia
(T): 1800 385 578
Financial Counselling Australia
(T): 1800 007 007
Men’s Referral Service
(T): 1300 766 491
MensLine Australia
(T): 1300 78 99 78
Telephone support services
Telephone support is also available in your local area. The following websites provide a list of some of the services that are available where you live:
Sexual assault and rape helplines
Domestic and family violence helplines
People with Disabilities
National Counselling and Referral Service
(T): 1800 421 468
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
(T): 1800 880 052
National Relay Service
If you are deaf or find it hard to speak with or hear people who use a phone you can call the National Relay Service, you can contact: (T): 133 677
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
13YARN
A national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
(T): 13 92 76
WellMob
Online counselling is also available.
eSafety First Nations
Part of the eSafety Commissioner's website where you can hear stories from mob in language and find tips to help you be deadly online.
Djirra
Practical support for all Aboriginal women and Aboriginal people who are currently experiencing family violence or have in the past.
(T): 1800 105 303 (free call)
Community health services
The BeyondBlue website provides a list of community health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
LGBTIQA+
QLife
(T): 1800 184 527 (chat online or access resources)
ACON
Click here to find out more about support services.
Rainbow Door
(T): 1800 729 367 (text: 0480 017 246)
Migrants and Refugees
Telephone services with interpreters
You can telephone 1800RESPECT or MensLine Australia and ask for an interpreter.
Migrant resources centres
A range of support services are available at migrant resources centres in your local area.
Sex Workers
Scarlet Alliance
You can click on the link here for a list of sex worker organisations throughout Australia.
Peer Support
Click below for victim-survivor-led organisations fighting image-based abuse: