Safety and help
Sometimes, the fastest way to get the information or help you need is to call someone.
On this page
- Disaster support
- Resources and toolkits to help you prepare for natural disasters
- Safety
- Mental health support
- Help with addiction, money or legal issues
Disaster support
To get help in an emergency or disaster situation:
For information about Local Government Areas which have been declared natural disasters and how to apply for disaster recovery payments:
For information about natural disaster payments and help for people directly affected by bushfires, floods or other natural disasters:
Find disaster recovery services and support in your area:
Resources and toolkits to help you prepare for natural disasters
P-CEP toolkit and workbook to prepare for emergencies
Resources from the Red Cross to help you prepare for disasters
Social stories for children about bushfires and other natural disasters
Safety
1800RESPECT
If you are experiencing, or at risk of, domestic, family or sexual violence please call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.
The Sunny App is also available to support people with disability recognise violence and abuse, understand their rights and take action to protect their 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 has information about what violence against women is and how to get help if you need it
Disability Workforce Support
Help for health professionals and disability support workers to respond effectively to people with disability who have experienced sexual assault
The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (The Hotline), is a free, independent and confidential service for dealing with and reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.
Call the Hotline on 1800 880 052 or visit the Hotline website for more information
If you want help with getting information about disability in other languages:
Multilingual Information Access (MiAccess)
MiAccess can support access to the NDIS for people whose first language is not English
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)
Blue Knot Foundation
Call 1800 421 468 to speak with a trauma counsellor or for support with applications around national redress
Veterans and Families Counselling
Call 1800 011 046 (for veterans)
SANE Australia
SANE provides ongoing mental health support for people 18+ with complex mental health, their families and carers, the autistic community and those with intellectual disability seeking mental health support.
Call 1800 187 263 or visit the SANE Australia website to get support
13YARN
13YARN is a national service for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in crisis. They offer a confidential one-on-one over the phone yarning opportunity and support with a trained Lifeline Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
Call 13YARN (13 92 76)
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.