Support Resources

    Peer Support

    Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Anaemia Patient Support Group -Online Support group for Australians with Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Anaemia.

    General Mental Health Support

    Area mental health services triage  -Generally the first point of contact for people seeking a specialist mental health response that will identify the urgency and nature of response required

    Lifeline (13 11 14) – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.

    beyondblue (1300 22 4636) – 24/7 telephone support service and online chat 4pm – 10pm (AEST).

    SANE (1800 187 263) – Support for people with complex mental health issues.

    Support for Young People

    Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) – 24/7 telephone counselling for young people 5-25 years.

    headspace (1800 650 890) – Support for young people aged 12–25.

    Support for Men
    MensLine Australia (1300 78 99 78) – 24/7 telephone and online support, information and referral service for men.
    Support for Parents and Carers
    Parentline (13 22 89)- Parents and carers with children from birth to 18 years
     
    Carer Gateway (1800 422 737)- Practical advice and support for carers with counselling and peer support.
     
    Suicide Prevention Support

    Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) – 24/7 telephone crisis support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved, as well as online resources and information.

    SuicideLine VIC (1300 651 251) – Support for people affected by suicide.

    Grief and Loss Support

    Griefline (1300 845 745)- Support for experiencing loss and grief, Lines open from Midday to 3am 7 days per week

    Alternative Support

    Complimentary Therapies Information Guide