
Website
http://www.qaihc.com.au
National information and support line 1300554660
Mental Health Carers Australia is not a service provider. Services are provided through some of their member organisations...click here.
www.mentalhealthcarersaustralia.org.au"
Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service is a 24/7 telephone support service providing information and advice about anxiety and depression that you may be experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic
1800 512 348
Online chat is also available - click here
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Australians.
www.psychology.org.au
Beyond Blue have a great section on their website 'Talking about scary stuff in the news' which has helpful advice on how to support children to understand what is happening.
There is also a short video (click here) with tips on how to communicate with children and young people about news topics that they might not know how to deal with.
www.beyondblue.org.au
8 tips tip help comfort and protect children
www.unicef.org
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
www.who.int
QLD.gov covid website for updates on COVID-19, testing locations and current statistics
A confidential phone service that provides health advice to Queenslanders. You can phone and talk to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the cost of a local call.
13 43 25 84
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For information about COVID-19 and vaccines. This line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1800 020 080
Pharmacies can offer free delivery of medicine/s via Aust Post
Check with your pharmacy to see if you or a family member qualifies for this service.
Free Australian health advice
www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus
Depending on what state you are calling from, this number will divert you to your state Gambling Helpline service
1800 858 858
To CHECK YOUR GAMBLING click here
www.gamblinghelpqld.org.au
The national website has live online counselling, email support, self-help, tips for friends and family www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
FAQ: What is the difference between a psychologist and a counsellor?
Find a Counsellor at www.pacfa.org.au
Find a Counsellor at www.theaca.net.au
Find a Psychologist at www.psychology.org.au
Find a Psychiatrist at www.yourhealthinmind.org
Note: You will need to take the details of the professional of your choosing to your GP to obtain a referral to said psychiatrist. Contacting directly is only applicable for any questions about the psychiatrists practice, skills or qualifications.
24/7 Call 13 11 14 or visit the website to Live Chat with a trained volunteer.
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GriefLine is a free national counselling and support telephone, SMS and video service. We offer confidential 7 days a week phone and telehealth counselling and support to people experiencing grief, loss and/or trauma.
Our counselling support also provides early intervention and prevention of mental health difficulties which may compound a person's experience of grief, loss and trauma. GriefLine is available nationally inclusive of remote, regional and rural communities, in addition to all metropolitan regions, Australia wide.
GriefLine State HotLine Numbers - 7 days - 6am to 2am
03 9935 7400; 02 8188 5799; 07 3062 7327; 08 6244 8196
1300 845 745 (National - Landline only)
www.griefline.org.au
Online Counselling Service via email
24/7 Online Forums
Find a Counsellor: www.theaca.net.au
Find a Counsellor: www.pacfa.org.au
Find a Psychologist Directory: www.psychology.org.au
Homelessness Australia is the national peak body for homelessness in Australia. We are a voluntary organisation that provides systemic advocacy for the homelessness sector.
www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au
The following link provides phone numbers for accommodation services, (including crisis accommodation) Australia wide: www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au/homelessness-services
1300 650 579 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
1300 65 11 88
www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
1800 043 159
Independent expert advice on Centrelink
02 9211 5300; 1800 226 028
The Gender Centre is committed to developing and providing these services and activities which enhance the ability of transgender and gender diverse people with gender issues to make informed choices.
www.gendercentre.org.au
Which includes a Search Directory - click here
Support and services for people with disability, their families and carers.
www.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au
A telephone service providing consumers with information on prescription, over-the-counter and complementary (herbal, ‘natural’, vitamin and mineral) medicines.
1300 633 424 (Mon-Fri 9-5)
13 11 26
in case of emergency call 000
For information and services provided by the government.
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
For information on stimulus payments for households to support growth.
www.treasury.gov.au
Travel information for Australian citizens.
www.smartraveller.gov.au
Tips for staying safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic
www.esafety.gov.au
ReachOut is Australia's leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. They offer practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times - and information for parents too (click here)
They also have a comprehensive database for looking for evidence based tools and apps (click here)
ReachOut also offer coaching sessions for parents.
www.parents.au.reachout.com
National Youth Mental Health Foundation. This includes eheadspace online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends.
Chat and online services are open 9am - 1am (Melbourne time) 7 days a week for a 1-on-1 chat.(click here for chat)
www.headspace.org.au
is Australia's leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. They offer practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times - and information for parents too.
They also have a comprehensive database for looking for evidence based tools and apps.
ReachOut also offer coaching sessions for parents.
www.au.reachout.com
1800 MUM 2 MUM (or 1800 686 268)
Our free Careline is a call back service, our Child and Family Health Nurses will call you back within 24 hours between the hours of:
Monday - Thursday 12:30 - 9pm & 11pm - 6am
Friday - Saturday 9am - 3.30pm 1300 227 464 OR (02) 9794 2350
1800 200 526
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Women's Health
Homelessness Service
(07) 4775 7555
www.thewomenscentre.org.au
1800 200 526
Back to Main Menu Go to Home Page24 hrs 1800 811 811
www.dvconnect.org/womensline
Dads In Distress supports Dads experiencing trauma through family breakdown and separation anxiety. We also acknowledges the specific issue of father-child contact and custody battles commonly termed ‘parental alienation’, a factor closely linked to stress, separation anxiety, depression, isolation and suicide in Australia.
Every child deserves to have a relationship with both of their parents ….
National support line - 1300 853 437 Monday to Saturday, 8:30am-5pm AEST (closed Sunday)
Online peer support meetings also available by clicking here.
Facebook support and information available by clicking here.
Workplace bullying is one of the most damaging issues for any organization, as it can affect employee productivity, financial performance, and brand strength. On top of that, there's no moral justification for letting it happen.
Fingerprint for Success programs were designed by world-renown coaches, and sessions only take 5-15 minutes. Get started for free with personalized program now by visiting the website. - $fees may apply
www.fingerprintforsuccess.com
For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, call the National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline: It will automatically direct the person to the Alcohol and Drug Information Service in their state or territory.
1800 250 015
1300 MH CALL is a confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services to Queenslanders.
1300 MH CALL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will link to the caller’s nearest Queensland Public Mental Health service.
If you feel that you may be in need of mental health support and have never accessed a mental health service before, please contact your general practitioner or phone our mental health access line 1300 MH CALL (1300 642255).
The 1300 MH CALL service:
- is the main point of access into public mental health services
- can provide support, information, advice and referral
- can provide advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis
- is staffed by trained and experienced professional mental health clinicians
- will provide a mental health triage and refer to acute care teams where appropriate.
In an emergency always dial Triple Zero (000)
Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service is a 24/7 telephone support service providing information and advice about anxiety and depression that you may be experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic
1800 512 348
Online chat is also available - click here
A national hotline for the reporting of allegations of abuse and neglect of people with disabilities who receive or use Government funded services. Also a referral service. Non-government, non-profit organisation.
1800 880 052
Things can get blurry real quick when it comes to sex, dating and relationships – right down to how we define ourselves and those around us. The Line is here to look at what's ok and what's not…
For ~12-20 years, personal/relationship issues, where to "draw the line"
1800 695 463
www.theline.org.au
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