Free, private counselling any time by phone or webchat for children and young people aged 5 to 25. You can talk about anything, such as family, school, friends or feelings.
State: National
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ReachOut
A free, anonymous online mental health service for young people, with articles, tools and one-to-one peer chat for ages 16 to 25. It also has advice for parents, carers and schools.
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Framework for Mental Health in Multicultural Australia
A free, self-paced online learning tool that helps mental health and suicide prevention services check and improve how well they serve multicultural communities. Registration is needed.
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healthdirect Service Finder
Search by suburb or postcode to find GPs, psychiatrists, pharmacies, hospitals and other health services. You can filter for bulk billing.
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National Dementia Helpline
Free, confidential information and support any time for people living with dementia, their carers and families, and anyone worried about memory changes.
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Relationships Australia
Counselling for individuals, couples and families, family dispute resolution and support for people affected by family violence, with services in every state and territory.
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Witness to War hotline
A free, confidential multilingual phone line for people in Australia who are affected by war or conflict overseas. Staffed by mental health practitioners and bicultural workers.
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Find a Psychologist
Search for psychologists in private practice near you or by telehealth. After searching, you can filter results to find a psychologist who speaks your language.
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FASSTT network
A national network of eight specialist services, one in each state and territory, that help people from refugee backgrounds recover from torture and trauma. Use it to find the service in your state.
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Carer Gateway
Free help for people who care for a family member or friend, including counselling, respite (a break from caring) and practical support.