Links - Shifting Sands

Kids Helpline – 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25. Phone 1800 55 1800
Life: Living is for Everyone – suicide and self-harm prevention resource.
Lifeline – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Mensline Australia – telephone, online support and information service for men.
1800 Respect – 24/7 sexual assault and family violence helpline.
Suicideline – 24/7 specialist telephone counselling and information to anyone affected by suicide. Call if you are thinking about suicide, worried about someone, or have lost someone to suicide. Phone 1300 651 251
Parentline – A phone service that provides counselling support for parents and carers of young people who may be struggling with a range of parenting issues, including; parenting after separation, child/parent conflict, and disagreement about parenting strategies between care givers. Phone 1300 301 300

Carers Australia – national peak body representing Australian carers.
Child Support – resources for separated parents and their children.
Families Australia – national peak organisation for Australian families.
Family Relationships Online – resources about family relationship issues.
Family Relationships Services Australia – national peak body for family and
relationship services.
Australian Institute of Family Studies – the Australian Government’s key research body in the area of family wellbeing.

1800 Respect – 24/7 National sexual assault, domestic and family violence telephone counselling service. Phone 1800 737 732
Domestic Violence Resource Centre – resources for those affected by family violence.
What’s OK at Home? – website for young people experiencing family violence and other issues.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line – Weeknights 5pm-9am, Weekends and public holidays 24 hours, Phone 1800 806 292
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre – 24/7 family violence crisis accommodation and women’s refuge referral service. Phone 1800 015 188
No to Violence Men’s Referral Service – An anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, referral and information service for men. Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm, Weekends 9am to 5pm. Phone 1300 766 491
Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women’s Services – emergency accommodation and support for Aboriginal women in relation to domestic violence. Phone (03) 9482 5744
inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence – culturally sensitive Family Violence support for women and children from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Provides case management, immigration and legal support services. Phone (03) 8413 6800
South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault – services for victims of sexual and physical assault.
Q-Life – Telephone and webchat support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people and their friends, families and allies. Phone 1800 184 527

National Relay Service – A phone solution for people who are deaf or hard of hearing or have a speech impairment -Voice 1800 555 660 (free from landlines), or TTY 1800 555 630 (free)
TIS Translating and Interpreting Services Phone 133 677

Legal Aid – VLA Legal Information Service – Free general information over the phone about the law and how they can help. Open Monday to Friday, 8.45 am to 5.15 pm. Phone 1300 792 387
Womens Legal Service – Free legal advice by phone on our Legal Advice Line. Phone (03) 8622 0600 (for metropolitan callers) or 1800 133 302 (for country callers)
D jirra: Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service – Legal advice, casework and court representation. Phone 1800 105 303 (free call)
Office of the Public Advocate – 24/7 – Promoting the rights, interests, and dignity of people with a disability. Phone 1300 309 337, or TTY 1300 305 612