Family Resources
The health, safety and wellbeing of our people – big and small – is always our highest priority. As everyone adjusts to the new world, there is no “one size fits all” solution to how we should now do things, and drastic and rapid changes can often be difficult and stressful to cope with for both adults and children.
We have a collection of family support resources available below, and we encourage you to reach out and use them if there’s anything you need help with.
Remember, calls to 1800 numbers are free if you call from a landline telephone. They are also free for Telstra mobile customers. 13/1300 numbers are charged at local call rates from a landline telephone. Higher rates apply when calling from a mobile phone.
Australia-Wide Resources
1800 RESPECT
National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for anyone who has experienced, or is at risk of, physical or sexual violence.
24 hours
Better Health Channel
Provides health and medical information to improve the health and wellbeing of people.
GriefLine
Provides support to people experiencing loss and grief, at any stage in life.
7 days 12pm-3am (AEST)
Kids Helpline
Provides confidential telephone and online counselling services to young people aged 5-25 years old for any reason.
24 hours
MensLine Australia
Telephone/online support service for men with family and relationship concerns.
24 hours
Men’s Referral Service
Confidential telephone service for men by men. For men who want to stop their violent behaviours.
Website | 1300 766 491
Mon-Fri: 8am-9pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-5pm (AEST)
Mind Australia Carer Helpline
Free, confidential information, support and referral for family, carers and friends of people with a mental illness.
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (AEST)
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia)
Confidential counselling, support, information and referrals to local services for anyone affected by perinatal anxiety and depression.
Mon-Fri: 9am-7:30pm (AEST)
Victorian Resources
Child First
Entry point into family services for those with concerns about a child or young person.
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Doncare
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre Inc. has provided support to enhance the quality of life of people living in the Manningham and surrounding communities.
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
For women and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are victims/survivors of domestic violence.
Website | 1800 755 988 | (03) 9413 6500
Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm
SuicideLine
People who are suicidal or who are concerned about someone who may be suicidal.
24 hours
Wire Women’s Support Line
Support, information and referrals to women on any issue.
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm