Specialised support organisations
We have compiled a list of organisations you can turn to when you need extra care and support. They’re experienced and available to help you with advice and guidance specific to your situation.
Family & domestic violence
| Organisation | What they do | Contact number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 RESPECT | 24 hour confidential telephone and online support | 1800 737 732 | https://www.1800respect.org.au/ |
| Family Relationship Online | Information and advice on family relationship difficulties, going through separation, parenting arrangements and dealing with family and domestic violence. | 1800 050 321 | https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/talk-someone/advice-line |
| Family Violence Law Help | Family violence law help is a national website for people wanting to understand domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help. | 1800 737 732 | https://familyviolencelaw.gov.au/ |
| MensLine Australia | MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime. | 1300 789 978 | https://mensline.org.au/ |
| White Ribbon Australia | White Ribbon Australia is working to eliminate gender violence | 08 6370 0600 | https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/ |
Legal support
| Organisation | What they do | Contact number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid | Can provide advice on intervention orders, family law and civil / credit and debt matters. | Find a legal aid commission https://www.nationallegalaid.org/ | |
| Women's Legal Services Australia | Women's Legal Services Australia is a national network of community legal centres specialising in women's legal issues | https://www.wlsa.org.au/ or http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/ |
Financial and debt issues
| Organisation | What they do | Contact number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Debt Helpline | Offers independent financial counselling to help tackle your debt problem. | 1800 007 007 | https://ndh.org.au/ |
| Way Forward | Helps people facing long term hardship. | 1300 045 502 | https://wayforward.org.au/ |
| Money Smart | Help finding a financial counsellor near you | https://moneysmart.gov.au/managing-debt/financial-counselling |
Advice and support services
| Organisation | What they do | Contact number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 ELDER Help | A free call phone number that automatically redirects callers seeking information and advice on elder abuse to a phone line service in their jurisdiction. | 1800 353 374 | |
| National Seniors Australia | Independent voice for older Australians | 1300 765 050 | https://nationalseniors.com.au/ |
| Relationships Australia | Provides counselling services, mediation and family dispute resolution services | 1800 364 277 | https://relationships.org.au/ |
| Beyond Blue | Provides support to Australians suffering from depression, anxiety or other mental health issues | 1300 224 636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ |
| Lifeline | Provides crisis support services | 131 114 | https://www.lifeline.org.au/ |
| Headspace | Information and support about mental health challenges | https://headspace.org.au/ | |
| National Disability Service | A voice for disability and services | https://www.nds.org.au/ | |
| National Gambling Hotline | Support for anyone affected by gambling | 1800 858 858 | https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ |
