Safety and help
Sometimes, the fastest way to get the information or help you need is to call someone.
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Safety
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
If you have a concern or complaint about the NDIS call 1800 035 544
eSafety Commissioner
Find the latest information to help you manage online safety issues including abuse and violence
WWDA – Our Site
This Women with Disability Australia (WWDA) site is about what violence is and how to get help if you need it
Mental health support
If you are in crisis, anxious or depressed and want to talk with someone:
Suicide Call Back Service
Call 1300 659 467 (for anyone)
Veterans and Families Counselling
Call 1800 011 046 (for veterans)
If you are grieving:
If you need urgent mental health care:
Australian Capital Territory
Call the Mental Health Triage Service on 1800 629 354
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:
Veterans' Home Care Assessment Agency
Call 1300 550 450 (for veterans)
Help with addiction, money or legal issues
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
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Emergency contacts if you need help straight away.