General support
If you're in immediate danger, call Triple 000.
For accessibility support to access services:
- Contact the National Relay Service (NRS) if you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.
- Contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) if you need an interpreter.
Sex, dating, relationship and violence support
- 1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling and information referral service. Chat online or call them on 1800 737 732. This service is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- MensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. Chat online or call them on 1300 78 99 78.
- No to Violence - Men's Referral Service (MRS). No to Violence delivers the Men’s Referral Service, which provides anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to men to help them take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour. You can call the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491. Check their hours or live chat online by visiting the No to Violence website.
- QLife provides anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referrals. Chat online (between 3pm and midnight, 7 days a week) or call them anytime on 1800 184 527.
Online safety support
- eSafety Commissioner helps Australians have safer, more positive experiences online. Their website includes information for young people, as well as pages to report cyber-bullying and report image-based abuse.
Mental health support
- Kids Helpline is the national support line for people aged under 25. You can contact them anytime for any reason. Chat online or call them on 1800 55 1800.
- Headspace is a national youth mental health service. Chat online or call them on 1800 650 890.
- Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Chat online or call them on 13 11 14.
Legal support
- Youth Law Australia provides free, confidential legal information and help for young people under 25. Visit their website and choose your state or territory at yla.org.au.