Helplines and Resources

Beyond Blue 
www.beyondblue.org.au
1300 22 4636
A national 24-hour telephone and online counselling service for people affected by anxiety, depression and a range of other mental health issues. 

Kids' Helpline 
www.kidshelpline.com.au
1800 551 800
A free, private, and confidential 24-hour free telephone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years.

Lifeline 
www.lifeline.org.au
13 11 14
A national 24-hour telephone and online crisis support service for people of all ages who are having difficulty coping or staying safe.

Mensline Australia
www.mensline.org.au
1300 789978
A national 24-hour telephone and online counselling service for men.  

PANDA 
http://www.panda.org.au
1300 726 306
A weekday 10am-5pm telephone helpline for those experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety, or for any new parent struggling during pregnancy or after the birth of their baby. The service is also available to partners, family and friends.

SANE Australia
www.sane.org
1800 18 7263
A 9am-5pm weekday telephone and online counselling service for people affected by mental illness.

Suicide Call Back Service www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
1300 659 467
A national 24-hour telephone and online counselling service for those considering suicide, living with someone who is considering suicide, or bereaved by suicide.