Ask Izzy
Ask Izzy is a website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more.
Visit Ask Izzy here: https://askizzy.org.au/
National Legal Aid
National Legal Aid (NLA) represents the directors of the eight state and territory legal aid commissions in Australia.
The legal aid commissions are independent statutory bodies that provide legal assistance services to the public, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.
Visit National Legal Aid here: https://www.nationallegalaid.org/
For non-English speakers
Embrace Mental Health – multilingual service
A national platform for Australian mental health services and multicultural communities to access resources, link to services and information in a culturally accessible format.
1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
Visit 1800 Respect here: https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Or call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
Call 24/7 for crisis support and suicide prevention services
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides free telephone, video and online counselling.
Call 24/7 for advice, referral and support from a trained mental health professional
A 24/7 national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
24/7 support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the aftermath of suicide or other fatal critical incidents.
From 3pm to midnight every day, QLife provides anonymous LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Blue Knot Foundation 1300 657 380
National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. It provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
24/7 private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
For people who have experienced sexual harassment and assault.
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)
Support for families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood..
Connecting new and expecting parents or carers to perinatal and infant mental health services and supports in their local area.
Gidget Foundation provides mental health support for expectant and new parents. Call 1300 851 758.
MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78
24/7 telephone and online support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
Brother to Brother 1800 435 799
Crisis line provides phone support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons.
24/7 support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families
Support and information for young people 12-25 for mental health and what’s going on in their life
Monday – Friday 10am-10pm
Mental illness advice, referral and support via phone, webchat or email
Butterfly National Helpline 1800 33 4673
For anyone in Australia concerned about eating disorders or body image issues, either for themselves or someone they care about.
National Debt Helpline – 1800 007 007
Professional financial counsellors offering a free confidential service that helps people tackle their debt problems by phone.