Finding help in Australia

Here are some national contact numbers to help you:

Immediate assistance (24 hours) from police, fire and ambulance: 000 
Lifeline (24 hours): 13 11 14

Lifeline provides a 24 hour counselling service and information about other support services that are available in communities around Australia for the cost of a local call.

Kids Helpline (24 hours):  1800 551 800

Kids Helpline provides free telephone counselling for children and young people aged 5-25 years. E-mail and web counselling are also available at www.kidshelp.com.au

National Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Helpline (24 hours): 1800 200 526