Resources
Life brings challenges for us all. To help when things get difficult, we have compiled a list of high–quality resources that we hope you might find useful.
General Health and Wellbeing
| Visit your local GP
Seek further advice regarding child and family health and wellbeing healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services
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| Better Health Channel
Provide information to help understand and manage health and wellbeing
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| Department of Health
Resources for the public to help you stay informed and share important messages: health.gov.au/resources/collections/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-resources |
Mental Health
| Australian Psychological Society
Help finding a psychologist to suit your needs psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist 1800 333 497
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| Beyond Blue
Information and support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention 1300 224 636 |
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Black Dog Institute Mental health resources and support
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| SANE Australia
Information and support for complex mental health issues 1800 187 263
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| Lifeline
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention 13 11 14
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| Emotional Health Clinic, Macquarie University
Mental health resources and support mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/centres/lifespan-health-and-wellbeing |
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Parenting
| Raising Children Network
Information about raising children and caring for yourself as a parent or carer
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| Parentline Confidential and anonymous phone counselling and support on parenting issues services.dffh.vic.gov.au/parentline13 22 89
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Alcohol and Substance Use
| Better Health Channel
Information about identifying alcohol and drug problems and treatment options betterhealth.vic.gov.au/servicesandsupport/alcohol-and-drug-services
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| Department of Health
Treatment programs in Victoria health.vic.gov.au/alcohol-other-drugs
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| Turning Point
24/7 confidential online counselling
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| National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
Information and national hotline health.gov.au/our-work/drug-help
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| Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (sharc)
Information and peer support programs sharc.org.au/sharc-programs/family-drug-gambling-help/ 1300 660 068
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| Direct Line
Confidential counselling and referral in Victoria 1800 888 236
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Domestic Violence
| Safe and Equal / Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria
Peak body for specialist family services that provide support for victim survivors in Victoria
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| Safe Steps
24/7 family violence response centre for anyone in Victoria
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| 1800 Respect
Confidential information, counselling and support services 1800 737 732
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Ageing
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Seniors Online Information for senior Victorians
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| Victorian Department of Health
Information on programs and services health.vic.gov.au/ageing-and-aged-care
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| Australian Government – Ageing
Payments and services for people retiring or accessing aged care. Help for people who care for older Australians |
Financial Hardship
| Moneysmart
Free tools, tips and guidance to be in control of your financial life
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| MyGov
Financial support to help manage debt and make good financial decisions. Immediate help if you’re in financial hardship |
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National Debt Helpline Talk to a financial counsellor 1800 007 007
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| Lifeline
Managing financial stress and improving finances, tools and support services toolkit.lifeline.org.au/topics/financial-stress/what-is-financial-stress |
