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In addition to the search function below, at the bottom of this page is a list of organisations and services that may be able to support you, depending on what you're experiencing. This includes disaster and emergency recovery support.
Name
Details
YMCA NT Youth and Community Services
Provides case management to youth at risk. One on one support catered to young people’s needs. Outreach to surrounding indigenous communities as well as our greater urban community.
Our main program is an alternative education programs aimed at providing support and guidance for teenagers who have disengaged with school to find them a path for their future that suits them.
We also run various after hours programs and holiday programs so the youth in our community have a safe space to hang out.
YMCA Op Shop - Upper Mt Gravatt
YMCA Op Shop started to help fund the YMCA School Breakfast Program and provide them with a meal and the ability to focus on their study.
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre
Managing the recent storm activity and recovery process in Ipswich area
YMCA Vocational School - Acacia Ridge
We are a special assistance school senior high school (Years 10-12) for students who have disengaged or at risk of disengaging from school.
Students are referred to us by mainstream schools due to truancy, behaviour, mental health and learning disorders such as ASD and ADHD. Youth service organisations such as Child Safety, Out of Home Care Providers and other youth services also refer young people to us who have disengaged from school. We are a multi-cultural school with numerous Indigenous, Islander, African and Islamic students.
Approx 90% of our young people come from a trauma background often due to DV. 80% of our students have resulting social and emotional disorders, with an additional 20% presenting with cognitive learning issues such ADHD, ASD or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Our goal is to provide our young people with the opportunities they required to be the best versions of themselves so they can gain employment.
Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
W ymcabrisbane.org/ymca-vocational-schools-locations/acacia-ridge-campus
YMCA Vocational School - Parkinson Senior Campus
The Y Parkinson Senior Campus supports young people who have experienced or are experiencing complex trauma and/or are at risk of disengaging from mainstream schooling.
Our campus provides students with adjusted programs which focus on supporting their wellbeing, academic and vocational journeys from grade 10 to 12. Given the low socioeconomic areas our students reside across we are always seeking to find ways to support them where possible.
Overall our school mission is to positively engage young people in education and lifelong learning, and empower them to become well rounded, confident and healthy human beings.
YMCA Wynnum Community Centre
We are a Community Neighborhood Centre, recently funded by the government
Wynnum West QLD 4178
Yok Djakoorliny
Yok Djakoorliny is an Aboriginal NFP that is run by and for Aboriginal women. The focus of YD is to help women using health and well being as the focus. We currently run Exercise programs within a prison and help the women when they leave. we provide scholarships annually for 2 women to become personal trainers and then they can go on to earn money and inspire their community. We also do community events and train twice a week with a PT.
Warwick WA 6024
Yokai - Healing Our Spirit (WA Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation)
Yokai (WA Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation) supports the social and emotional wellbeing of WA individuals and families adversely affected by policies and practices of separating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island children from their families, communities, Country and Culture.
"Yokai" is a Noongar call to action - enough is enough!
It is an innovative approach to healing that is based on Aboriginal culture and collective ways of working. Thousands of years of history behind us;
Yokai is all about History - our long historical connections to this Country, the suffering we have experienced after colonisation and the history we are writing as we confront that past and heal our people.
Yoonthalla Services Woorabinda
Yoonthalla Services Woorabinda was established to address the disadvantages faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the discrete Indigenous community of Woorabinda by providing and creating holistic support services and opportunities that will support and assist in the relief of health; social and emotional well-being; cultural safety; education, training and employment; and economic development.
Yoonthalla Services Woorabinda is a community-controlled, community-led, community-based not-for-profit organisation, established by local people to address the disadvantages experienced in Woorabinda.
Woorabinda QLD 4713
You Belong Australia
You Belong welcomes, supports and empowers refugees to thrive in the Australian communities within which we serve. In addition, You Belong supports individuals and other organisations to connect with refugees.
This is done though several different programs, including our Learner Driver Mentorship program, resilience building workshops, English classes, vocational skills training, welcome picnics, general assistance, awareness raising and other one off events.
You Matter (Aus) Ltd
You Matter is a Victorian based charity which supports women and families who have experienced domestic and family violence, through helping to ensure we can provide all that is needed to fully equip their homes with the furniture and household goods necessary to run a functional home.
You Matter works with domestic violence agencies to support their clients once they have secured long-term accommodation. You Matter supports the recovery space in domestic and family violence, aiming to prevent women returning to the abusive situation and enabling them to move on and become contributing members of society once again.
You Matter’s Vision that women and children feel supported to live a safe and happy life within their own homes and their community and your contribution will go towards this.
Young Crisis Accommodation Centre
Specialist Homeless Service supporting Women, Women with children, Men, Youth and families that are fleeing Domestic and Family Violence, Homeless, at risk of Homelessness. Early Intervention / Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, Crisis Accommodation, Post Crisis Support, Complex Needs
Young NSW 2594
Young Preschool Kindergarten
Young Preschool Kindergarten offers day care and education for children aged 3-5 years. Young Preschool Kindergarten also runs Young Mobile Play - an educational based program in the Young and Hilltops area, operating three days a week, two sessions a day for children between the ages of 0-5 years.
Youngcare
Youngcare delivers housing, grants and advocacy support to the disability sector
Spring Hill QLD 4000
Younity Community Services Ltd
Previously known as Deception Bay Community Youth Programs (DBCYP) we are now Younity Community Services In and we are a community based organisation that has provided activities and services for young people since 1994.
We believe that the Deception Bay commnuity can only benefit from active participation from young people.
An ongoing investment in young people's social and emotional well being will inevitably lead to a healthier, happier community. This is why DBCYP is committed to building the capacity of the Deception Bay community to actively include young people in community life.
Deception Bay QLD 4508
yourtown - Deception Bay Family Support Services
yourtown Deception Bay delivers 4 programs for the Deception Bay and Moreton area. Starfish Mental Health program (18yrs and under), Glugor Young Parents (25yrs and under), Expressive Therapy and Communities for Children
Deception Bay QLD 4508
yourtown - Kingston
We are a not for profit organisation that works predominantly with young people and families throughout South East Qld, NSW and WA. We also have refuges for those affected by homelessness and domestic violence. The Starfish Program, which provides support for children, young people (0 - 18 years old) and families to strengthen and improve mental health and emotional wellbeing within the Logan region. Starfish also works with community groups and schools. Starfish provides free practical support; individual counselling; links to local services; parent/carer psycho-education; mental health and social-emotional wellbeing workshops; and community outreach, education and events.
Kingston QLD 4114
yourtown - Milton
yourtown is a national organisation and registered charity that aims to tackle the issues affecting young people’s lives, including long-term unemployment, mental health issues, and domestic and family violence. Established in 1961, yourtown's mission is to enable young people, especially those who are marginalised and without voice, to improve their quality of life.
yourtown - Upper Mount Gravatt
We work with vulnerable young people in the Community and help get them in to employment and or training. We work to overcome any barriers including housing. Many of our young members find themselves iut of home without essential items.
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
Youth Advocacy Centre Inc
YAC offers free legal services, youth support and family support assistance and services to young people generally 10 to 18 years (inclusive) particularly those who are involved in, or are at risk of involvement in, the youth justice and/or the child protection systems, and/or are homeless or at risk of homelessness and live in or around the greater Brisbane region.
Petrie Terrace QLD 4000
Youth and Family Connect
As well as providing essential community services such as distributing free food and assisting those experiencing hardship, we spearhead unique and refreshing community cultural arts and wellbeing initiatives, events and programs.
St Peters NSW 2044
Youth Care Pine Rivers Inc
Supported accommodation service for young people
Youth Empowered Towards Independence - YETI
YETI is a youth service working with young people aged 8-25 years living in Far North Queensland.
Youth Enterprise Trust
The Youth Enterprise Trust (YET) is a Queensland based charity established in 1990 by Lloyd Hancock whose mission is ‘Connecting young adults “thru” wilderness to sustainable communities’.
Tamborine QLD 4270
Youth Express Association Incorporated
Youth Express support at-risk and vulnerable young people engage in education, community and work. We support over 6,000 young people with the help of over 2,000 business and industry representatives volunteer their time to support programs.
Our vision:
• Empowering every young person to successfully engage in education, community and work.
Our purpose:
We image a world where:
• Every young person can be their best
• Every young person identifies their true direction
• Every applicant is worthy for employment
• Every apprentice and trainee completes
• All young people get a great start in life
• All young people are successful.
We work collectivly to ensure all young people have the best opportunity to prepare for the world of work. Our stakeholders include young people aged 10-24, parents and carers, educators, education providers, business/Industry and community agencies.
Youth Flourish Outdoors Ltd
Youth mental health through adventure therapy
We work with complex cases.
Regular part day activities and camps
NDIS registered
Youth Futures WA Inc
Youth Futures WA is a specialised service provider for young people aged 13 to 24 inclusive. The agency expertise is in working with the most disadvantaged, at-risk and vulnerable young people in the Perth metropolitan area. Since the establishment of Youth Futures in 1988, the agency has maintained a high standard of success in assisting the most disadvantaged and at-risk young people to overcome social, personal and economic barriers in order to establish safe, healthy and sustainable lives.
Youth Housing Project Association Inc
We house young people 16-21 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Primary recipients: Homeless Youth.
Albion QLD 4010
Youth Insearch
Youth Insearch runs one of the most successful youth intervention programs in Australia. We work with at risk youth aged 14 to 20 supporting them to turn their disadvantages into their advantages, enabling them to reach their full potential. The program has a peer focus, on young people helping young people.
Since 1985 the program has helped almost 32,000 young people rebuild their lives, and assists around 1,000 young people per year across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Youth Insearch is an independent not-for-profit organisation and is not affiliated with any religious or political group.
Youth Link
Youth Link is a not for profit organization based in Cairns Far North Queensland that provide a range of supports and services (link to services) for young people 12 to 24 years who are at risk, homeless or at risk of homelessness. We recognise that any young person may be deemed ‘at risk’ at some time in their lives and prioritise our resources accordingly. The programs and services at Youth Link, including ‘drop in’, are directed towards creating improved quality of life, health and accommodation outcomes for these young people.
Parramatta Park QLD 4870
Youth Off The Streets Ltd
Youth off the Streets is helping young people connect with their peers and relate to their families, and building stronger communities in the process.
OUTREACH
Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the young people who participate in Outreach programs as individuals and make sure our programs meet their needs – whether it’s BBQs, sporting events, cinema nights or music workshops.
Our Outreach programs give young people the chance to meet youth workers. It’s often the first step to accessing help. We can support young people if they’re in trouble and put them in touch with the services they need.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Our focus is on youth aged 12 to 25 but we encourage families to get involved. We work with local services to develop partnerships with the local community. We make sure Most of our activities take place outside of work hours so there is no conflict with employment.
Kingston QLD 4114
Youth on Fire WA
We provide individuals and families in need with the necessities of life. from food hampers, education, health and fitness programs.
Youth Projects
Youth Projects is an Australian-based independent, registered charity. We provide front line support to individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, AOD issues, and young people looking to reengage with learning and employment.
"The Living room" is a free primary heath service located in Melbourne CBD for people experiencing homelessness/disadvantage. Our aim is to help people transition from homelessness. We combine medical care, mental health and drug counselling and pathways to training apprenticeships and jobs all in our one organisation which means help is easier to find.
People can also drop in for free showers and laundry, clothing, food, phone calls, phone charging, internet access, watch a movie or just relax and enjoy the music playlist.
Last year alone, our team at The Living Room provided practical support 18,000+ times, provided 7,900+ showers, 3,600+ loads of laundry and recorded 1,218 times doctor consultations.
Melbourne VIC 3000
Youth, Family & Community Connections
Supports individuals and families with issues surrounding homelessness, drug and alcohol concerns, family support, preventative health and education, emergency relief, youth programs and employment programs.
YouthCARE - Baldivis Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Baldivis WA 6171
YouthCARE - Baldivis Secondary College
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Baldivis WA 6171
YouthCARE - Bambara Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Padbury WA 6025
YouthCARE - Banksia Grove Primary School
Primary School
Banksia Grove WA 6031
YouthCARE - Bannister Creek Primary
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Lynwood WA 6147
YouthCARE - Beckenham Primary School
YouthCARE is at this school, provider of chaplains to public schools in Western Australia. Providing pastoral care to school community.
YouthCARE - Beldon Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Beldon WA 6027
YouthCARE - Belmont City College
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Belmont WA 6104
YouthCARE - Belridge Secondary College
Public High School
YouthCARE - Binnu Primary School
An independent public primary school in the rural town of Binnu, Western Australia. Chaplaincy services provided by YouthCARE.
YouthCARE - Bletchley Park Primary School
YouthCare is a non profit religious organisation. Providing pastoral care.
YouthCARE - Boulder Primary School
Provides social and emotional pastoral care to whole school communities.
YouthCARE - Brookman Primary School
Primary School in low socio economic area.
Langford WA 6147
YouthCARE - Brookton District High School
High school in Brookton, Western Australia
YouthCARE - Bull Creek Primary School
Education for students
YouthCARE - Bullsbrook College
District College offering classes from Kindergarten up to year 12
Bullsbrook WA 6084
YouthCARE - Bunbury Primary School
Chaplaincy service for primary school
YouthCARE - Butler College
YouthCARE is at this school - Provider of chaplains to public schools in WA. Provider of pastoral care to school communities.
Butler WA 6036
YouthCARE - Campbell Primary School
School Chaplaincy Services
YouthCARE - Canning Vale College
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Canning Vale WA 6155
YouthCARE - Caralee Community School
Caralee Community School is a Government school, catering for years K-6, located in Willagee, in the city of Melville.
YouthCARE - Carson Street School
Carson Street is an extraordinary school community that is committed to values that support professional excellence, co-operation and respect. We have a proud tradition of innovation and excellence, providing quality educational programs for children with disabilities aged 0 to 11 years old.
YouthCARE - Caversham Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
West Swan WA 6055
YouthCARE - Central Midlands Senior High School
YouthCARE is the main service provider of Chaplains and Religious Education in WA.
Morley WA 6062
YouthCARE - Champion Bay Senior High School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Geraldton WA 6530
YouthCARE - Charthouse Primary School
We are chaplains within the public schools offering students, staff and family support.
YouthCARE - Churchlands Senior High School
Churchlands Senior High School is one of the leading independent public school educating students from Years 7-12 in Perth, Western Australia.
Churchlands WA 6018
YouthCARE - Clayton View Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Koongamia WA 6056
YouthCARE - Clifton Hills Primary School
Located in Kelmscott, we are a government school providing education to local children from Kindergarten to Year 6.
YouthCARE - Cloverdale Education Support Centre
The Centre works with students with disabilties and learning diffcultes, we also support familes in a low ecconmic area of Perth.
YouthCARE - Coastal Lakes
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Lakelands WA 6180
YouthCARE - Comet Bay College
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Secret Harbour WA 6173
YouthCARE - Coolbellup Community School
School chaplaincy service.
Coolbellup WA 6163
YouthCARE - Craigie Heights Primary School
Education of Primary aged children.
YouthCARE - Dalyellup College
Chaplaincy services to Dalyellup College students and families.
YouthCARE - Dalyellup Primary School
Dalyellup Primary School enjoys a strong reputation that is characterised by a sense of belonging and strong pastoral care practices.
Dalyellup WA 6230
YouthCARE - Dawson Park Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Forrestfield WA 6058
YouthCARE - Derby District High School
School Chaplaincy at Derby District High School which offers education from Kindy through Year 12. The school and community that we serve are roughly 85% Indigenous.
YouthCARE - Dianella Heights Primary School
YouthCARE is at this school. A government Primary School in Perth
Dianella WA 6059
YouthCARE - Dianella Primary College
Youth Care provides chaplaincy within schools to provide pastoral support to students, staff and the community.
YouthCARE - Dianella Secondary College
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Dianella WA 6059
YouthCARE - Dryandra Primary School
The school is located in the Mirrabooka Suburb of Western Australia, we have families in low economics issues leading to acts of Domestic violence, drug issues and cultural issues such as refugees. at the school we support families providing breakfast club and lunches, we try finding food hampers and referrals to support groups.
YouthCARE - East Butler Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Butler WA 6036
YouthCARE - East Hamilton Hill Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Hamilton Hill WA 6163
YouthCARE - East Maddington Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Maddington WA 6109
YouthCARE - East Manjimup Primary School
School chaplaincy service
Manjimup WA 6258
YouthCARE - Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre
Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre caters for high school students with mild, moderate or severe intellectual disability and also for students with Autism who have exceptionally high educational needs. Students may also have other associated conditions.
EG ESC is a partner school to both Kalgoorlie Boulder Community High School (KBCHS) and Eastern Goldfields College (EGC). The Middle school campus is co-located with KBCHS in Boomerang Crescent, Kalgoorlie and caters for students in Years 7 to 10. The senior school is co-located with EGC on the Goldfields Institute of Technology campus in the centre of Kalgoorlie and caters for students in Years 11 to 13.
Kalgoorlie WA 6430
YouthCARE - Ellen Stirling Primary School
YouthCare provide Chaplains in the local government schools of West Australia. Chaplains provide pastoral care to students, staff and families within the school community. One of our roles is to assist students and families with referrals to important agency services outside of school. This can also be sourcing help for our disadvantaged families and may look like the supply of food parcels, school supplies and clothing.
Ellenbrook WA 6069
YouthCARE - Ellenbrook Secondary College
Our independent public school offers students a caring and nurturing learning environment.
Ellenbrook WA 6069
YouthCARE - Endeavour Schools
We are a Primary and Education Support Centre school based in Port Kennedy WA. Our school community is dealing with issues like poverty, domestic violence and mental health struggles.
YouthCARE - Esperance Senior High School
School chaplaincy service
Esperance WA 6450
YouthCARE - Fairview Primary School
An independent public school.
Collie WA 6225
YouthCARE - Forrestdale Primary School
YouthCARE Chaplains care for the social, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of students, families and staff in over 600 public school communities throughout Western Australia. This support helps students achieve their potential, both academically and in their social and family lives. This means supporting people unconditionally, listening without judgement and providing the best possible values education and pastoral care to improve the lives of young people, their families and their school communities. Our core values of Respect, Compassion and Service underpin everything we do.
Various locations around Australia
YouthCARE - Forrestfield Primary School
Forrestfield Primary School - YouthCare
Forrestfield WA 6058
YouthCARE - Fremantle Primary School
School chaplaincy service.
Fremantle WA 6160
YouthCARE - Geographe Primary School
YouthCARE provides chaplains to school's to care for the social, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing
of students, families, and staff in state school communities throughout Western Australia. The chaplains are available to listen compassionately, refer to extra help where necessary and run programs which not only address issues but create positive cultures within schools.
YouthCARE - Geraldton Primary School
Education to primary aged students in Geraldton
Geraldton WA 6530
YouthCARE - Geraldton Senior High School
Geraldton Senior High School (years 7 to 12) is a comprehensive public co-educational high day school, located in Geraldton, a regional centre 424 kilometres north west of Perth, Western Australia.
YouthCARE - Gingin District High School
YouthCARE Chaplains support the social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the school community while demonstrating our values of respect, compassion, and service. Our chaplains focus on the well-being of your school community to make a real difference in the educational outcomes of students.
YouthCARE - Glen Forrest Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Glen Forrest WA 6071
YouthCARE - Glen Huon Primary School
As an Independent Public School our school offers students a caring and nurturing learning environment. Our dedicated and experienced teachers provide a positive and enriching program, appreciating the individual needs and interests of each child. At Glen Huon Primary School our mission is to work in partnership with our community to provide a nurturing environment that allows our children to become resilient, confident, lifelong learners through a rich, sustainable and inclusive curriculum. We aim to achieve this though three key focus areas with explicit, evidence based whole school approaches in Literacy and Numeracy while Positive Behaviour is supported with the principles of Positive Schools and Classroom Engagement.
Eaton WA 6232
YouthCARE - Gooseberry Hill Primary School
Gooseberry Hill PS is a great school, situated on the eastern side of Gooseberry Hill and bordering the National Park. Gooseberry Hill PS is committed to ensuring the safety of it's school community, emotionally, physically and socially. There are various needs within the school community that, with the help of YouthCARE (and other services), the school endeavours to provide support for.
YouthCARE - Gosnells Primary School
Primary School
YouthCARE - Grandis Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Banksia Grove WA 6031
Frequently asked questions
To receive donated items, services or vouchers through GIVIT, you must first connect with a relevant support organisation who can assess your needs and provide assistance. This organisation can then place a request(s) on GIVIT on your behalf.
To find relevant organisations in your area, use the search fields and filters above. Once you’ve input your filters, make sure you click ‘FIND AN ORGANISATION’ to find relevant organisations.
Thousands of organisations across Australia are registered with GIVIT, working across a variety of causes, hardships and demographics. Our priority is to respect and maintain the privacy, safety, dignity and independence of people reaching out for help. By connecting with a relevant support organisastion, your needs can be assessed and verified, and you can receive tailored support, which may include the organisation requesting items or services on your behalf through GIVIT.
The support organisation that is assisting you can request a range of donated items and services through GIVIT on your behalf. This may include furniture, household items, whitegoods and appliances. You can also request baby items, toiletries, toys and educational supplies, kid’s or adult’s clothing, digital devices like mobile phones or laptops.
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Dedicated support services
In addition to the search function above that allows you to identify relevant organisations near you, listed below are a range of organisations, services and government resources that may be able to help you.
Some of these organisations may not be registered with GIVIT. We’ve compiled the list below to ensure you get relevant and tailored support for your situation, regardless of whether that includes donated items and services through GIVIT.
You can use the search function above to check if an organisation listed below is registered with GIVIT.
If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for emergency assistance.
Disaster and emergency recovery
If a natural disaster or emergency event has impacted you, please visit your state or territory government’s disaster support page to see what assistance is available, including disaster payments, grants and financial aid.
Australian Capital Territory Government
You can also access information via national resources - National Emergency Management Authority and Services Australia.
Domestic and family violence
If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for emergency assistance.
If you have experienced or are at risk of family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault, contact the National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). 1800 RESPECT is also contactable via text, online chat or video call and is available 24 hours.
Financial hardship
The National Debt Helpine provides free, independent and confidential financial counselling via phone or live chat, Monday to Friday. You can call them on 1800 007 007.
Mob Strong Debt Helpline is a free advice service about money matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They can be contacted on 1800 808 488, Monday to Friday.
Homelessness
If you’re experiencing or at risk of homelessness, you can find homeless shelters near you by searching on the Ask Izzy website.
Your state or territory government can also help. Listed below are the options by state or territory.
Mental health, depression or anxiety
If you or someone else’s life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000.
You can access 24/7 crisis support by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14. You can also contact Lifeline via text or online chat.
You can talk to a counsellor 24/7 through Beyond Blue. You can also access brief counselling with Beyond Blue via online chat.
If you’re a young person aged 12-25, you can talk to a trained clinician, you can contact Headspace 7 days a week between 9am and 1pm by calling 1800 650 890 or via online chat.
First Nations Australians
If you’re a First Nations Australian and you are going through a tough time, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76) to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter.
Children or young people experiencing hardship
Children and young people aged 5 – 25 can access support through Kids Helpline by calling 1800 55 1800 or through online chat 24/7.
People living with disability
The Disability Gateway is an Australian Government service to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers find the support they need. They can be contacted on 1800 643 787, Monday to Friday.
Refugees and asylum seekers
If you’re a refugee or asylum seeker and you need help, you can contact the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre on 03 9326 6066 Monday to Friday for support.
People struggling with addiction
The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline is a 24/7 service that provides free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs. You can call them on 1800 250 015.
Alternatively, Alcohol & Drug Counselling Online offers 24/7 online chat counselling.
