More support, in one place

A national crisis support line run by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, offering a culturally safe space to yarn 24/7.

Availability

Australia — National

Intended audience

For: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia

Cost

Cost: Free

National counselling and support for people affected by domestic, family or sexual violence, available by phone, text, online chat and video call.

Availability

Australia — National

Intended audience

For: Anyone in Australia affected by violence or abuse

Cost

Cost: Free

Information and support for anxiety and depression, including a free 24/7 counselling line, webchat, online forums and self-guided programs.

Availability

Australia — National

Intended audience

For: Anyone in Australia

Cost

Cost: Free

National support for eating disorders and body image concerns, with a helpline, online chat and email support, plus treatment and support programs.

Availability

Australia — National

Intended audience

For: Anyone affected by eating disorders or body image concerns

Cost

Cost: Free

Youth mental health support through headspace centres across Australia and online or phone counselling for young people aged 12 to 25.

Availability

Australia — National, In-person centres in most regions

Intended audience

For: Young people aged 12 to 25 and their families

Cost

Cost: Free or low cost

A government-funded health advice service with a 24/7 nurse helpline, an online symptom checker and a directory of health services.

Availability

Australia — National

Intended audience

For: Anyone in Australia

Cost

Cost: Free

Free, private counselling for young people by phone or web chat, any time and for any reason.

Availability

Australia — National

Intended audience

For: Children and young people

Cost

Cost: Free

A non-profit that provides free, digital mental wellbeing support and short self-guided courses, designed to reach young people online. Independent of HelpSpace.

Availability

International — Worldwide (platform availability varies)

Intended audience

For: Young people (international)

Cost

Cost: Free

National crisis support and suicide prevention, 24/7 by phone, text and online chat, plus information for people supporting someone else.

Availability

Australia — National

Intended audience

For: Anyone in Australia

Cost

Cost: Free

Free, anonymous peer support and referral for LGBTIQA+SB people, by phone and web chat every evening.

Availability

Australia — National

Intended audience

For: LGBTIQA+SB people of all ages

Cost

Cost: Free

An online mental health service for young people with articles, quizzes and stories, plus anonymous one-to-one PeerChat support with trained peer workers.

Availability

Australia — National

Intended audience

For: Young people, and their parents, carers and schools

Cost

Cost: Free

Support for people living with complex or persistent mental health issues and their families, including 24/7 moderated community forums and a recovery program.

Availability

Australia — National

Intended audience

For: People with complex mental health issues and their supporters

Cost

Cost: Free

An Australian not-for-profit offering a free mindfulness and mental fitness app, plus programs for schools, families and workplaces.

Availability

Australia — National, App available internationally

Intended audience

For: All ages (including children and families)

Cost

Cost: Free