Resources

National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service for people living in Australia. Confidential 24/7 telephone helpline and online counselling service.

24/7 confidential crisis support service available from a landline, payphone or mobile. Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can contact Lifeline.

In case of emergency or immediate danger. National phone number for Police, Ambulance or Fire.

Support and resources for concerns about depression and anxiety.

24/7 information and advice from a trained mental health professional.

Suicide Prevention

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/suicide-prevention

Mental Health Check In

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/

https://www.mindspot.org.au/resource-library/

Information about mental health and illness including treatment and support.

For mental health information and referral to support services. Available 9am – 5pm weekdays.

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/anxiety/

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/depression/signs/

https://headspace.org.au/assets/download-cards/07-Depression-headspace-fact-sheet-WEB.pdf

A national telephone service established to assist anyone affected by relationship or separation issues, including parents, grandparents, children, young people, step-parents or friends. Available 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday, and 10am – 4pm Saturday (except national public holidays).

Provides all families (whether together or separated) with access to information about family relationship issues, ranging from building better relationships to dispute resolution.

A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities, with service providers in each Australian state and territory and a national office based in Canberra.

Support and resources for concerns about depression and anxiety.

24/7 information and advice from a trained mental health professional.

Suicide Prevention

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/suicide-prevention

Mental Health Check In

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health

Provides peer support to parents at risk of crisis and trauma that may impact upon family safety and wellbeing.

Available 9am – 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday.

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Aims to help men and their family members to develop and maintain positive family relationships, especially at times of relationship change. Services are located in every state and territory in a range of rural, regional and metropolitan locations.

Offers anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to help men stop using violent and controlling behaviour.

24/7 national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available from anywhere in Australia and is staffed by professional counsellors experienced in men’s issues.

Practical information for fathers about bonding with your children, rough and tumble play, and parenting after separation.

Australia’s only free, private and confidential, phone counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Website also includes information and support for parents. Available 24/7.

Available 24/7.

Receive guidance on children’s growth, behaviour and development, or talk to a counsellor for emotional support. Video call available 7am – midnight, 7 days (including public holidays).

The complete Australian resource for parenting newborns to teens. Information and discussion forums for Australian mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone else who has responsibility for the care of children.

Provides parenting education information to parents and carers of children aged 0 to 18 years.