Support Services
Children, young people and other vulnerable people may sometimes require urgent additional support and assistance. The following services may be able to assist:
Lifeline
Lifeline is a crisis support and suicide prevention service available to all Australians. It is dedicated to saving lives, providing connection and hope, and educating and supporting all Australians.
It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Lifeline can be contacted in the following ways:
- by telephone on 13 11 14
- by text message on 0477 13 11 14
- by online chat via its website.
Detailed information about Lifeline can be found on its website: www.lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a free, telephone counselling service available to children and young people aged between 5 – 25 years of age.
It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Kids Helpline can be contacted on 1800 55 1800.
Detailed information about Kids Helpline can be found on its website: www.kidshelpline.com.au
MensLine Australia
MensLine Australia is a free counselling service available to men across Australia.
It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
MensLine Australia can be contacted in the following ways:
- by telephone on 1300 78 99 78
- by online chat via its website.
Detailed information about MensLine Australia can be found on its website: www.mensline.org.au
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is a free counselling service available across Australia.
It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Beyond Blue can be contacted in the following ways:
- by telephone on 1300 22 4636
- by online chat via its website.
Detailed information about Beyond Blue can be found on its website: www.beyondblue.org.au