Foundational Supports – Help and support
Disability Gateway
- The Disability Gateway has information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia.
- Call 1800 643 787 Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm AEDT / AEST, or visit the website at disabilitygateway.gov.au/
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.
Beyond Blue Support Service
- Telephone 1300 224 636, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Chat online 3pm to 12am AEST, 7 days a week.
- Email for free, short-term counselling, advice and referral services.
- Beyond Blue website.
1800RESPECT
- 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.
Support for people in additional languages
| Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) | Provides access to phone and on site interpreting services in over 150 languages. | 131 450 |
| Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS) | Helps to address language barriers faced by Indigenous people in the Northern Territory. | 1800 334 944 |
| 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 |