Counselling and support services

5 to 25 year olds. All issues. Confidential phone counselling available all day, every day. Online chat available 24/7, 365 days a year.

12 to 25 year olds. All issues. Phone counselling and online chat available 9am to 1am AEST, every day.

Investigates and resolves complaints of discrimination and breaches of human rights, including racism and sexual discrimination. You can make a complaint no matter where you live in Australia. The service is free and impartial.

Information and resources for young people, parents and carers, and schools relating to bullying education and prevention.

The Butterfly Foundation provides help for people experiencing eating disorders or body image issues, and those that care for them. It also provides support to professionals managing these issues with clients.

Local community health centres offer face-to-face counselling. To find one in your local area, search for ‘Community Health Centre’ online.

Referral service that provides a range of services to assist families manage relationship issues, including counselling, family dispute resolution, legal advice, financial advice, family mediation and dispute resolution and information in other languages.

Online resources for people wanting to understand domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help.

You can ask your GP for a referral to a counsellor/psychologist if you need. You don’t have to tell the GP what happened — simply explain that you need support as you are feeling very sad/angry/worried. If you meet the criteria for a mental health treatment plan, some of your out-of-pocket expenses for a counsellor/psychologist may be covered by Medicare.

Information, resources and services to support you no matter where you are on your mental health journey.

Articles, resources and training for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer and/or intersex young people. As well as professional training to help support LGBTQI people.

If you, or someone you care about, is at risk of harm right now call Triple Zero (000).

14 to 25 year olds – All issues. Online resources and 24 hour online peer support.

Parents – Resources and peer support plus phone and online counselling.

You may be able to get face-to-face counselling through your school, TAFE or university. Ask for student welfare or counselling and support.

Suicide Call Back Service is a free, independent and confidential nationwide service that provides professional phone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide. Available all day, every day.

If you are experiencing a serious episode, tell a friend, call your GP, counsellor or psychologist. If you fear for your safety, or the safety of others, call Triple Zero (000).

Free legal advice and information for young people under 25.