Safety and Help
In certain situations, reaching out to someone directly by phone can be the quickest and most
efficient method to obtain the information or assistance you require.
Safety
1800RESPECT
If you are experiencing or at risk of domestic, family or sexual violence please call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.
Suicide Call Back Service
Call 1300 659 467 (for anyone) or Visit their website at https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Mensline Australia
Call 1300 789 978 (for men) or visit their website at https://mensline.org.au/
13YARN
13 yarn is a national service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in crisis. They offer a confidential one-on-one over the phone yarning opportunity and support with a trained Lifeline Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Call 13YARN(13 92 76) or visit their website at https://www.13yarn.org.au/
eSafety Commissioner
Find the latest information to help you manage online safety issues including abuse and violence.
Visit the eSafety Commissioner website
https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues
If you need urgent mental health care: Call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511
Mental Health Support
Lifeline
Call 13 11 14 (for anyone) or Visit their website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/about/our-services/
Veterans and Families Counselling
Call 1800 011 046 (for veterans) or visit their website at https://www.dva.gov.au/get-support/health-support/health-services/mental-health-care/get-urgent-help-and-support
Blue Knot Foundation
Call 1800 421 468 to speak with a trauma counsellor or for support with applications around national redress or visit their website at https://blueknot.org.au/
The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (The Hotline) is a free, independent and confidential service for dealing with and reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.
Call the Hotline on 1800 880 052 or visit the Hotline website for more information.