I need help
Sometimes, the fastest way to get the information or help you need is to call someone.
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Key contacts
In an emergency or if someone is in danger: call Triple Zero 000
In an emergency if you have hearing or speech impairment: call 106 to make a text emergency call
If you need translation or interpretation: call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450
If you want to report abuse or neglect: call the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline on 1800 880 052
If you want help with domestic violence: call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
If you have a concern or complaint about the NDIS: call the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission on 1800 035 544
Health and wellbeing
If you need urgent help with poisons: call the Poisons Information Centre on 131 126
If you are in crisis, anxious or depressed and want to talk with someone:
- Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (for anyone)
- Call Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 (for anyone)
- Call the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 (for anyone)
- Call Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25)
- Call Mensline Australia on 1300 789 978 (for men)
- Call Open Arms - Veterans and Families Counselling on 1800 011 046 (for veterans and their family members)
If you are grieving: call Griefline on 1300 845 745
If you need urgent mental health care:
- Australian Capital Territory: call the Mental Health Triage Service on 1800 629 354 or visit the ACT Government Mental Health Services website
- New South Wales: call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511
- Northern Territory: call the Crisis Assessment Telephone Triage Service on 1800 682 288
- Queensland: call the 24-hour mental health care on 1300 642 255
- South Australia: call the Mental Health Triage Service on 13 14 65
- Tasmania: call the Mental Health Services Helpline on 1800 332 388
- Victoria: visit the Mental Health Services website to choose the service for your region
- Western Australia: call the Mental Health Emergency Response Line on 1800 676 822
If you need emergency respite:
- Call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 (for carers)
- Call the Veterans’ Home Care Assessment Agency on 1300 550 450 (for veterans)
Life help
If you want help with drug or alcohol addiction: call DirectLine on 1800 888 236
If you want help with gambling addiction: call Gambling Help on 1800 858 858
If you are in debt or financial trouble: call the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007
If you need legal help:
- Australian Capital Territory: call Legal Aid ACT on 1300 654 314
- New South Wales: call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529
- Northern Territory: call the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission on 1800 019 343
- Queensland: call Legal Aid Queensland on 1300 651 188
- South Australia: call the Legal Services Commission of South Australia on 1300 366 424
- Tasmania: call Legal Aid Tasmania on 1300 366 611
- Victoria: call Victoria Legal Aid on 1300 792 387
- Western Australia: call Legal Aid Western Australia on 1300 650 579
Government services
If you want help with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): call the NDIS on 1800 800 110
If you want help with My Aged Care: call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
If you want help with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs: call the department on 1800 555 524
If you want help with Medicare: call Medicare general enquires on 132 011
If you want help with Centrelink: call Centrelink on 132 307
If you are a carer and want help: call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737
