Interstate Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (IPTAS)

If you meet the eligibility criteria, ACT IPTAS can provide you with financial assistance towards travel and accommodation costs to permanent residents of the ACT who are required to travel interstate for specialist medical treatment that is not currently available in the Territory. You may be eligible for subsidised travel Australian Capital Territory.

Kids Helpline

If you are 5 to 25 years old and you need help for any reason call 1800 55 1800.

Leadership and Peer Support

If you have an intellectual disability and want to learn how to become a leader, or want to be supported or support others, the Leadership and Peer Support program may help you.

LGBTIQA+ inclusion

The NSW public sector is working to reflect the full diversity of the community in its workforce. The sector needs to include and support individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning and ace (LGBTIQA+).

Lifeline

If you are in crisis, anxious or depressed and want to talk with someone call 13 11 14.

Mensline Australia

If you are a man in crisis, anxious or depressed and want to talk with someone call 1300 789 978.

Mental Health Commission (MHC)

The Mental Health Commission has information, resources and referrals to help with the prevention and treatment of mental illnesses.

Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services work with the community sector to deliver mental health support services for children, adults and older people. They provide assessment, treatment, support and education.

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia provides information resources on mental illness and psychosocial disability that may assist you.

Midsumma Pathways

This program provides a nine month mentorship program for LGBTQIA+ artists and arts workers with disability to build capacity and develop skills in the creative industries.

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