Useful Links and Contact Numbers
The Australian Psychological Society (APS)
The Australian Psychological Society allows you to access thousands of APS psychologists who are in private practice. Seek qualified and trusted psychologists for assistance in a range of areas.
Triple Zero – 000
Triple Zero (000) is Australia’s main emergency service number. You should call 000 if you need urgent help from police, fire or ambulance services.
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Act For Kids
Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-led professional therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm.
SANE Australia – 1800 187 263
SANE Australia is a national mental health charity working to support four million Australians affected by complex mental illness. SANE’s work includes mental health awareness, online peer support and information, stigma reduction, specialist helpline support, research and advocacy.
Beyondblue – 1300 22 4636
Beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
The Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is a translational research institute that aims to reduce the incidence of mental illness and the stigma around it, to actively reduce suicide rates and empower everyone to live the most mentally healthy lives possible.
Relationships Australia – 1300 364 277
Relationships Australia QLD is a non-profit organisation specialising in counselling, mental health support, family mediation, workshops, and tailored support services across QLD.
DV Connect – Womensline – 1800 811 811
DVConnect’s Womensline is a free helpline for women and their children in Queensland who are experiencing domestic and family violence.
DV Connect – Mensline – 1800 600 636
DVConnect’s Mensline can support men who are using abuse or experiencing abuse in their intimate partner, ex-partner, or familial relationships. Mensline is a free and confidential helpline that assists men to change their abusive behaviours or to access safety from abuse.
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
This service offers free counselling for suicide prevention & mental health via telephone, online & video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts, 24/7.
MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78
Our MensLine Australia professional counsellors are experts in men’s mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), substance abuse, healthy relationships and integrated wellbeing.
1800 RESPECT – 1300 737 732
1800 RESPECT is the national online and telephone counselling and support service for people who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, sexual assault and/or domestic and family violence, their family and friends, and frontline and isolated workers.
QLife – 1800 184 527
QLife is Australia’s first national peer support and referral service for people of diverse sexes, genders, and sexualities. QLife provides free peer supported nation-wide early intervention, telephone, and web-based services to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQ+) people of all ages.
Gidget Foundation – 1300 851 758
Gidget Foundation is a not for profit organisation supporting the emotional wellbeing of new parents and their families, while providing education for health professionals and the community.
Parent Line – 1300 30 1300
Parentline is a confidential telephone service providing professional counselling and support in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (FREE)
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing. Triple P is designed to be with parents on every step of their journey, providing help and guidance to families when they need it.
ACT Mindfully
ACT Mindfully is the website of Dr Russ Harris a world-renowned Australian trainer in Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). His website provides a wealth of information about ACT, upcoming training opportunities, and excellent free resources.
Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a not-for-profit organisation that works to make mindfulness meditation accessible to all.
Headspace
Headspace provides information, support and services to young people, aged 12-25 years, and their families and friends across Australia. Headspace welcomes and supports young people of any ethnicity, culture, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Alcoholics Anonymous Australia – 1300 222 222
To find an AA meeting close to you or for information about quitting or reducing your drinking, contact AA or visit their website.
Helping Survivors
Information and support for survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment to help them understand their rights and options to seek help and healing.