Helplines and Support Services

Beyond Blue 

Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or email.

Blue Knot Foundation Helpline 

Call 1300 657 380, Monday – Sunday between 9am – 5pm AEST or via email helpline@blueknot.org.au.

Butterfly Foundation's National Helpline 

Call 1800 33 4673, 8am-midnight AEST / 7 days a week, chat online or email.

eheadspace 

Call 1800 650 890, 9am – 1am AEST / 7 days a week, chat online or email.

FriendLine 

Call 1800 424 287, or chat online with one of their trained volunteers. All conversations with FriendLine are anonymous.

Kids Helpline 

Call 1800 55 1800.

Lifeline

Call 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST) or chat online.

MensLine Australia 

Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or organise a video chat.

MindSpot 

Call 1800 61 44 34 for a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression.

QLife 

Call 1800 184 527, 3pm – 12am (midnight) AEST/7 days a week.

PANDA 

(Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) - Call 1300 726 306, 9am – 7:30pm AEST (Mon-Fri).

SANE Australia 

Call 1800 18 7263, 10am – 10pm AEST (Mon – Fri), or chat online.

Suicide Call Back Service 

Call 1300 659 467 - provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal.

Open Arms — Veterans and Families Counselling

Call 1800 011 046 - 24/7 free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and families.