Resources
Beyond Blue
A free 24-hour telephone service that provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Telephone: 1300 224 636
Website: www.beyondblue.com.au
Child protection
Provides free 24/7 helpline offering family support, abuse prevention and community education services.
Telephone: 132 111.
Website: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/about/contact/helplines#child-protection
Health Direct Australia
A free 24-hour telephone health advice line staffed by Registered Nurses to provide expert health advice.
Telephone: 1800 022 222
Website: www.healthdirect.gov.au
Health Complaints Commission (HCC)
The Health Complaints Commission (HCC) deal with complaints about health service providers in NSW.
Telephone: 1800 043 159
Website: hcc.nsw.gov.au
A free 24/7 counselling service for kids and young people aged 15 to 25.
Telephone: 1800 551 800
Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline
A free 24-hour telephone service that provides free short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe.
Telephone: 13 11 14
Website: www.lifeline.org.au
Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia
Founded in 1920, we are Australia’s oldest professional association of complementary therapists. Representing Western Herbalists and Naturopaths, we are the only national professional association specifically concerned with the practice and education of Western herbal medicine (WHM) in Australia.
Telephone: 02 9797 2244
Website: wwwhttps://www.nhaa.org.au
Poison Information Centre
A free 24/7 hotline for help on poisoning chemicals overdose plant mushroom bites and stings envenomation
Telephone: 13 11 26
Website: www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au
A free 24/7 National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
Telephone: 1800 737 732
Website: www.1800respect.org.au
Victims Access Line (VAL)
The Victims Access Line or VAL is the single-entry point for victims of crime in NSW to access services, open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Telephone:
- Victims Access Line: 1800 633 063
- Aboriginal Contact Line: 1800 019 123
- National Relay Service (NRS): If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. Ask for Victims Services on 1800 633 063.
Website: https://www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au