Resources

Australian Childhood foundation: 

https://www.childhood.org.au/

 Focuses on creating an environment dedicated to the recovery and healing of children traumatised by abuse, neglect and family violence.

Blueknot Foundation: 

https://blueknot.org.au/

This service supports adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, parents, partners, family and friends as well as the professionals who work with them.

You can call the Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service on 1300 657 380

This service operates from 9am-5pm AEST/AEDT 7 days a week including public holidays. You can also email helpline@blueknot.org.au

Beyond Blue: 

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence: 

https://www.cope.org.au/

The Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) is devoted to empowering hopeful, expectant and new parents with information at each stage of their journey to parenthood

Lifeline:  13 11 14.
24/7 Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention. An online chat service is available (nightly, 7 days) from 7.00pm to 4.00am (Sydney Time). Available in Australia only. The Lifeline website includes a number of online resources including self help tools.  Calls to Lifeline are free from mobile phones, including pre-paid and post-paid phones.

Suicide Line Victoria: 1300 651 251.
24/7 online and video chat also available. Available in Victoria only.

Suicide Call Back Service : 1300 659 467
A free 24/7 phone, video, and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide(i.e. people who are suicidal, supporting someone who is suicidal, bereaved by suicide, and health professionals 

Swichboard:

https://www.switchboard.org.au/

Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families, allies and communities. 

Rainbow Door:

 https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/

1800 729 367

Rainbow Door supports people of all ages and identities with issues that may include suicidal thoughts, family and intimate partner violence (including elder abuse), alcohol and other drugs, relationship issues, sexual assault, social isolation, mental health and wellbeing.

Through advice, referral and support from an experienced LGBTIQA+ peer, Rainbow Door will help LGBTIQA+ people navigate the system to access the supports needed.