Useful Links
Category: Helplines
View all categoriesNational Coronavirus Helpline
Phone: 1800 020 080 Website: www.health.gov.au/contacts/national-coronavirus-and-covid-19-vaccine-helpline
If you need information about COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines or help with the COVIDSafe app, call 1800 020 080. If you need help with booking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, the helpline is unable to book appointments for you. The Helpline can assist you to locate a vaccine clinic and provide you with contact information to make a booking.Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 22 4636 Website: www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
We all have good days and bad days. Then there are those days when something isn't quite right, you've got something on your mind, or things just seem too much. Whatever it may be, it can make a real difference having someone to talk to. To hear what you have to say. And to give you advice. So, no matter who you are, or how you're feeling, reach out to Beyond Blue for support – they'll point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need. Last year people in Australia accessed their service more than 254,000 times to discuss their concerns – both big and small – and you can too. All calls and chats are one-on-one with a trained mental health professional, and completely confidential. Although they may ask for your first name and some general details, you can let them know if you’d like to remain anonymous.Kids Helpline
Phone: 1800 55 1800 Website: kidshelpline.com.au/
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason. Since 1991, Australia’s kids and young people have been turning to their professional, specialised counsellors, no matter who they are, where they live or what they want to talk about. For some young people, connecting with Kids Helpline has been a life-saving experience, while for others it’s about practical help and emotional support at the critical moment they need someone to listen.DVConnect Womensline
Phone: 1800 811 811 Website: www.dvconnect.org/womensline/
DVConnect Womensline is a statewide telephone service offering free professional and non-judgemental telephone support to women who are experiencing domestic or family violence. They can help women obtain safe refuge accommodation, confidential counselling and referral to other services. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.DVConnect Mensline
Phone: 1800 600 636 Website: www.dvconnect.org/mensline/
DVConnect Mensline is a statewide telephone service offering free confidential counselling, referral and support to men affected by domestic and family violence. 9am - 12 midnight, 7 days a week.1800 RESPECT
Phone: 1800 737 732 Website: www.1800respect.org.au/
1800RESPECT is a national service providing confidential information, counselling and support to people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Elder Abuse Prevention Unit
Phone: 1300 651 192 Website: www.eapu.com.au/
The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit promotes the rights of older people to live free from abuse. It operates Queensland's Elder Abuse Helpline, which is a first port-of-call for support, referrals and information. It provides free assistance to anyone who experiences, witnesses or suspects the abuse of an older person by someone they know and trust. When you call the helpline, you may remain anonymous if you choose. Your call will be confidential and staff will operate with an older person focus, giving you the time to talk things over at your own pace. The helpline is not a crisis line, reporting agency, investigation service and does not undertake case work, however they may be able to refer you to agencies who do all of those things.Suicide Call Back Service
Phone: 1300 659 467 Website: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide. Phone and online counselling is seen by many to be a helpful alternative to traditional face-to-face counselling because of its less confronting approach. Their professionally trained counsellors have specialist skills in working with suicide-related issues and they can help you to work through the pain and distress you may be feeling. In an emergency read their advice for what you can do if you are with the person at risk, or if the person at risk has called you. If someone’s life is in danger or there is an immediate risk of harm, call emergency services on 000.Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14 Website: www.lifeline.org.au/
You are not alone. We're here to listen. Every 30 seconds, a person in Australia reaches out to Lifeline for help. We are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.ADIS - Alcohol and Drug Support
Phone: 1800 177 833 Website: adis.health.qld.gov.au/
ADIS is a 24 hour, 7 day a week confidential support service for people in Queensland with alcohol and other drug concerns, their loved ones and health professionals. You can call our team at any time for counselling, information and advice. Experienced counsellors are here to listen and give you options about the next steps.Sane Australia
Phone: 1800 18 7263 Website: www.sane.org/
Sane Australia provides support to anyone in Australia affected by complex mental health issues, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals.