Where to go for more help 

24-hour national telephone crisis counselling service and online counselling.

13 11 14

https://www.lifeline.org.au

Free confidential 24-hour telephone and online counselling for young people between 5 and 18.

1800 55 1800

https://kidshelpline.com.au

24-hour national telephone counselling service to people 18 years and over and online services.

1300 659 467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

24-hour telephone support and links to local services.

1300 22 4636

https://www.beyondblue.org.au

Telephone counselling for young people 12-25 years.

1800 650 890

https://headspace.org.au

24/7 support for men regarding mental health, family violence, parenting, relationship support

1300 78 99 78

https://www.mensline.org.au

Support for parents 8am-10pm, 7 days/week in QLD and NT

1300 30 1300

https://www.parentline.com.au

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor/chat

Or if the link doesn’t work, find their chat service on their website:

https://www.beyondblue.org.au

https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support

24/7 support for men regarding mental health, family violence, parenting, relationship support.

https://mensline.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling

Main Page:

https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/resources/beyond-now-safety-planning

Web Version:
https://beyondnow.lifeline.org.au/

Apple version:
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/beyond-now-suicide-safety-plan/id1059270058

Google Play version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.org.beyondblue.beyondnow

App website:
https://calmharm.stem4.org.uk

Alternate link:
https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/resources/calm-harm

Apple Version:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calm-harm/id961611581

Google Play version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.stem4.calmharm&hl=en_GB

Support for communities and individuals impacted by suicide:

https://standbysupport.com.au

Lived experience stories and resources.

https://rosesintheocean.com.au

https://1800respect.org.au

https://www.dvconnect.org

1800-RESPECT

Free, confidential information, counselling, support to people impacted by violence and abuse

DV Connect – Womensline – 1800 811 811

24/7 DV support line, counselling, emergency transport, emergency accommodation.

Mensline – 1800 600 636

Free, confidential telephone, counselling, referral and support service especially set up for men.  7 days/week, 9am-midnight  

See this website for a variety of apps which can help people in DV situations including children and people with disabilities.

https://www.1800respect.org.au/safety-apps-mobile-phones

LivingWorks Australia

Targeted mental health training for communities, caregivers and professionals.

www.livingworks.com.au

Mental Health First Aid

Training for those assisting adults, young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Vietnamese communities with mental health problems or in a mental crisis.

https://www.mhfa.com.au

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training

Online training courses

https://qprinstitute.com/professional-training

Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program

www.anglicare.org.au/suicideprevention

Open Arms

24hr telephone crisis support and free mental health information for Australian veterans and their families.

http://www.openarms.gov.au/

1800 011 046

PTSD Coach Australia

An app that helps people understand and manage the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

https://www.openarms.gov.au/resources/apps-and-online-resources/ptsd-coach-australia-app

ifarmwell

A free, online tool kit to help farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day.

http://www.ifarmwell.com.au

The Ripple Effect

An online intervention to reduce stigma among males (aged 30-64) in the farming community and help beat rural suicide.

http://www.therippleeffect.com.au/

Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS)

NDIS funded interpreters and translators

https://www.tisnational.gov.au/

Disability Gateway

Information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia.

https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/

Better Together (QLD)

Supporting the mental health of people with disabilities

http://www.bettertogether.net.au/

MENSLINE

24hr advice, therapy and support for men with family and relationship concerns. Telephone with call back, online and video counselling. Registration required for online counselling.

http://www.mensline.org.au/

1300 78 99 78 

eFriend

5-10 virtual sessions (phone or video) to talk to a peer if feeling lonely, isolated and/or stressed who can listen and provide support. For aged 18+.

https://efriend.org.au/

Carers Gateway

Phone counselling, connecting to other carers, skills courses and more for carers.

https://www.carergateway.gov.au

Minds and Hearts (QLD)

Professional services for autism: assessment, therapy, resources, blog, tools, etc.

Home Page

Amaze

Find information, support groups, NDIS advice.

Home

Playgroup Australia:

Find a playground for an autistic child aged 0-6.

PlayConnect

Aspect:

Get information about autism, assessment, diagnosis, schooling, employment, therapy services, workshops, etc.

https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/

I CAN Network:

Autistic-led mentoring programs, training & consultancy.

Home

Different Journeys:

Autistic peer support group.

Home

Healthy Autistic Life Lab:

Supporting people in the autistic community to develop a healthy life with a healthy transition into adulthood.

https://www.facebook.com/healthyautisticlifelab/

Untapped:

Bringing together organisations passionate about the integration of neurodiverse individuals in the workplace.

https://www.untapped-group.com

Social Media:

My Autistic Soul Instagram page: lived experience of neurodivergence.

https://www.instagram.com/myautisticsoul/

Books:

Managing Anxiety in People With Autism: A Treatment Guide for Parents, Teachers and Mental Health Professionals by Anne Chalfant.

The Autism Spectrum and Depression by Nick Dubin.

QLife:

Free Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI+ peer support and referrals

https://qlife.org.au/

1800 184 572

ACON

ACON helps support the physical, social and mental health of LGBTI people. Their website includes a range of helpful information, tip sheets and guides.

https://www.acon.org.au

Open Doors Youth Service (QLD)

Drop in service, art groups, parents support groups for LGBTIQAP+ youth at risk of homelessness.

https://www.opendoors.net.au/

Living Proud (WA)

Support, information and resources to the Western Australian gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans* and intersex community.

Home

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

Programs to help LGBTIQ+ people manage their health and access inclusive health services

https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au

New Roots

An app to support and build the health and wellbeing of men from Arabic, Farsi and Tamil-speaking backgrounds, who have recently arrived in Australia.

http://www.ssi.org.au/resources/new-roots

Transcultural Mental Health Centre

Work with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, health professionals and partner organisations across NSW to support good mental health.

https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre

Head to Health

Mental health support information for culturally and linguistically diverse people

https://headtohealth.gov.au/supporting-yourself/support-for/culturally-and-linguistically-diverse-people

BeyondBlue

Support information for multicultural people about mental health.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/multicultural-people

Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS)

NDIS funded interpreters and translators

https://www.tisnational.gov.au 

WellMob

Social emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Wellmob

YarnSafe with headspace

Online, telephone, group and face-to-face counselling and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth

https://headspace.org.au/yarn-safe

HitNet Community Hub

Culturally appropriate health and social information

http://kiosk.hitnet.com.au/public

iBobbly

A wellbeing and suicide prevention self-help app for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians aged 15 years and older.

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

Proppa Deadly

A compilation of audio stories for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women sharing their experience of anxiety and depression.

https://989fm.com.au/listen/programs/lets-talk/proppa-deadly-napsia- vin-that

Yarning SafeNStrong

A national 24/7 help line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, established by Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS).

Yarning SafeNStrong

1800 959 563

Black Rainbow

 http://www.blackrainbow.org.au/ 

First Nations Rainbow

https://www.firstnationsrai nbow.org.au/

Yarns Heal

https://www.yarnsheal.com.au/ 

Tekwabi Giz 

https://lgbtihealth.org.au/tekwabigiz/