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Whatever you’re going through, support is available. Below you’ll find helplines, community-specific services, and workers’ compensation authorities in your state or territory.

Crisis support lines

Free, confidential support, available now.

Lifeline

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.

13 11 44 Visit website

Suicide Call Back Service

Free counselling for people affected by suicide.

1300 659 467

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Support

24/7 crisis support line.

13 11 14

Beyond Blue

Support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention.

1300 22 4636 Visit website

Support for specific communities

Services tailored to particular groups and life stages.

13YARN

Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

13 92 76

Thirrili

24/7 support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.

1800 805 801

Brother to Brother

24-hour crisis line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

1800 435 799

QLife

Anonymous, free LGBTIQ+ peer support, 3pm–midnight daily.

1800 184 527

Kids Helpline

Free, confidential support for young people aged 5–25.

1800 55 1800

Headspace

Mental health support for young people.

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MensLine Australia

Support for men with emotional or relationship concerns.

1300 78 99 78

Open Arms

Support for veterans and their families.

1800 011 046

Family & financial support

Family Relationships Advice Line

Advice on family relationship issues, including separation.

1800 050 321

National Debt Helpline

Free, independent financial counselling.

1800 007 007 Visit website

Mental health information & resources

Black Dog Institute

Research and resources for mental health.

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HeadsUp

Workplace mental health information and resources.

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Mental Health Foundation Australia

Mental health information and support.

1300 643 287

Mind Australia

Mental health and wellbeing support services.

1300 286 463 Visit website

Workers’ compensation authorities

Government workers’ compensation authorities in each state or territory.

NSW

State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)

Victoria

WorkSafe Victoria

Queensland

WorkSafe Queensland

Western Australia

WorkCover WA

South Australia

ReturnToWork SA

Tasmania

WorkSafe Tasmania

Northern Territory

NT WorkSafe

ACT

WorkSafe ACT

National

Comcare Defence and Veterans