Developing the National Autism Strategy – Help and support

Lifeline Crisis Support

This confidential service provides support when you are feeling overwhelmed, having difficulty coping or thinking about suicide.
Speak to a crisis support worker by telephone on 13 11 14, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Chat online 7pm to 12pm, 7 nights a week.
Lifeline website.

Autism Connect is a free, national helpline providing independent and expert Autism information that you can trust over phone, email and webchat.
Call 1300 308 699 to speak with an Autism Connect Advisor
Autism Connect website.

For support if you are affected by sexual assault or domestic and family violence or abuse.
Telephone 1800 737 732, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Chat online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1800RESPECT website.

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)	Provides access to phone and on site interpreting services in over 150 languages.	131 450 Translating and Interpreting Service website
Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS)	Helps to address language barriers faced by Indigenous people in the Northern Territory.	1800 334 944 Email the Aboriginal Interpreter Service
National Relay Service (NRS)	Allows people who cannot hear or do not use their voice to communicate with a hearing person over the phone.	Voice relay number: 1300 555 727 TTY number: 133 677 SMS relay number: 0423 677 767

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)

Provides access to phone and on site interpreting services in over 150 languages.

Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS)

Helps to address language barriers faced by Indigenous people in the Northern Territory.

National Relay Service (NRS)

Allows people who cannot hear or do not use their voice to communicate with a hearing person over the phone.

Voice relay number: 1300 555 727

TTY number: 133 677