Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 for this free, 24-hour Australia-wide crisis support and suicide prevention service. Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone, and face-to-face crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Suicide Call Back – call 1300 659 467 for this free service for people having suicidal thoughts, family or friends affected by suicide, and healthcare professionals treating suicidal people.
SuicideLine – call 1300 651 251 for free and anonymous support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week across Victoria.
Suicide Prevention Australia – Suicide Prevention Australia is the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector.
Contact Details & Locations
In the event that you require assistance to escape Domestic and Family Violence, including the need for accommodation and support, it is advisable to reach out to one of the following services within your respective state.
National: 1800 Respect – 1800 737 732
NSW: DV Line – 1800 656 463
NT: 1800 Respect – 1800 737 732
QLD: DV Connect – 1800 811 811
SA: DV Crisis Line – 1800 800 098
TAS: 1800 Respect – 1800 737 732
VIC: Safe Steps – 1800 015 188
WA: DV Helpline – 1800 007 339
Call 000 if it is an emergency.
MoneyMinded is a financial education program which helps people make informed decisions about the use and management of their money.
Youth beyondblue is an organisation devoted to increasing community awareness and understanding of depression, anxiety and related disorders amongst young people.
The ReachOut.com site provides young people with the information, help, support, advice and connections they need to manage mental health difficulties.
This site provides resources to help parents support their teenagers through everyday issues and tough times.
Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation.
Anxiety Treatment Australia provides information about anxiety disorders and the treatment options available.
Shyness and Social Anxiety Assistance
Shyness & Social Anxiety Treatment Australia offers valuable insights into social anxiety disorder, treatment choices, and the network of psychologists across the country.
ARCVic is a state-wide, specialist mental health organisation, providing support, recovery and educational services to people and families living with anxiety disorders.
The National Mental Health Charity, providing fact sheets and information about mental health topics.
Mental Health Association of NSW
Mental Health Association of NSW http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au Offers information and education advice about protecting mental health, mutual support and advocacy services.
National Mental Health Commission
The Commission plays a key role in the Government’s commitment to long-term reforms in mental health.
Mental Health Council Australia
An independent, national representative network of organisations and individuals committed to achieving quality mental health in Australia.
Australian Centre for Post-Traumatic Mental Health
Trauma related research, training and policy development, helping organisations and health professionals who work with people affected by traumatic events.
MindSpot provides essential knowledge about the impact of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain on emotional well-being.
Sometimes, it’s beneficial to speak with a professional about your feelings.
Sexual Assault Specialist Service
1800Respect is a nationwide specialist service offering information, referrals to other services, and online or phone counseling.
Seeking medical care is a personal decision, but it is often advisable. You can receive medical care from general practitioners (GPs), hospital emergency departments, or specialized community health centers. Importantly, visiting a doctor does not always entail involving the police or facing the perpetrator in court.
Contact 1800Respect at 1800 737 732 to locate the nearest specialized medical care provider.
Call 1800Respect on 1800 737 732 to find your nearest specialised medical care provider.
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Mental Health in Multicultural Australia
The MHiMA project is funded by the Australian Government, Department of Health & Ageing to provide a national focus for advice and support to providers and governments on mental health and suicide prevention for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
DrugInfo is a program of the Australian Drug Foundation. We provide easy access to information about alcohol and other drugs.
National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre
The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Substance Misuse Prevention and Service Improvements Grants Fund.
Family Drug Help (FDH) is a specialized service tailored to cater to the support and information requirements of parents, as well as other family members and significant individuals, who are impacted by the problematic alcohol or drug use of a loved one. This service is structured to provide guidance and assistance to those dealing with the challenges and consequences associated with substance misuse within their family or social circles.
The American Lung Association’s mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy, and Research.
Helping people quit smoking through a combination of quality information and strong community support.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
The Australian parenting website: comprehensive, practical, expert child health and parenting information and activities covering children aged 0-15 years.
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI)
COPMI promotes better mental health outcomes for children of parents with a mental illness.
Australian organisation provides information about depression and anxiety to consumers, carers and health professionals.
The Black Dog Institute is a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Information about depression compiled by the Australian National University’s Centre for Mental Health Research.
Anxiety Online / Mental Health Online
Anxiety Online / Mental Health Online is a comprehensive online mental health service offering information, assessment, online diagnosis and treatment programs (“eTherapy”) for the anxiety disorders.
A free self-help program to teach cognitive behaviour therapy skills to people vulnerable to depression and anxiety.
myCompass is an interactive self-help service that aims to promote resilience and wellbeing for all Australians. It is a guide to good mental health – it points you in the right direction.
Stay updated with the most recent health news from Australia and across the globe. Additionally, access valuable tips and information to enhance your overall health and well-being.
Your source for unbiased information on diseases, fitness, aging, and health services. It also features a newsletter and an events calendar. This resource is proudly sponsored by the Australian Government.
A comprehensive platform for health and medical information tailored for consumers. Explore topics such as healthy living, weight management, recipes, physical activity, pregnancy, nutrition, children’s health, and more.
With untreated mental health conditions resulting in over 6 million lost working days and 12 million days of reduced productivity every year in Australia RMs – EAP can provide professional support to help workers experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, to stay at or return to work, benefiting both the worker and the business.
RMs is a facilitator of evidence-based online programs for mental health designed to help employees identify, understand & improve psychological difficulties like stress, anxiety, depression & insomnia as well as wellbeing issues like grief, substance abuse, financial concerns & pain management. According to the World Health Organization “mobile and wireless technologies to support the achievement of mental health objectives has the potential to transform the face of health service delivery across the globe.” While employee engagement rates for conventional services are between 5- 10%, digital platforms can achieve engagement rates above 30%.
Select a program below most applicable to your current situation to start creating a positive change in your wellbeing in the comfort of your own place & time. (The programs are an extension of the services provided by RMs & not a replacement for the personalized support & interventions provided by your clinician).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a work-based intervention program designed to assist employees in resolving personal issues that may affect the employee’s performance. The core service of EAP is confidential counseling. Confidential counseling is a short-term and solution-focused service offered to individual employees. Employees and immediate family members (in some cases) have 24/7 access to qualified counselors for any psychological problems. EAP also focuses on proactive and preventive measures to help organizations better understand and prepare for mental health issues arising from work/life situations. The focus in EAP is to enhance the level of the employee’s well-being and to promote a positive workplace culture.
With untreated mental health conditions resulting in over 6 million lost working days and 12 million days of reduced productivity every year in Australia RMs – EAP can provide professional support to help workers experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, to stay at or return to work, benefiting both the worker and the business.
For employers in Australia, addressing mental health conditions is of paramount importance due to the significant impact on productivity. With untreated mental health conditions resulting in over 6 million lost working days and 12 million days of reduced productivity every year in Australia, it’s crucial to provide support to workers experiencing issues like anxiety or depression. RMs – EAP is well-equipped to offer professional assistance to these workers, facilitating their ability to either stay at work or return to work, a move that ultimately benefits both the employees and the business.
Employers should consider RMs – EAP for several reasons:
Quality of Service: RMs – EAP offers a full-service model that includes on-demand telephone counselling provided by experienced and qualified counselors. This ensures that employees receive the support they need promptly and from professionals who understand the nuances of mental health.
Cost-Effective: RMs – EAP is a cost-effective solution. They charge significantly lower hourly rates compared to other Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers. This can help employers provide valuable support to their employees without incurring exorbitant costs.
By choosing RMs – EAP, employers can demonstrate their commitment to the well-being of their workforce while also managing costs effectively, which can lead to a healthier, more productive work environment.
EAP Counselling is focused on resolving employee psychological issues with the help of a qualified professional counsellor. People turn to counselling when they feel depressed, anxious, bullied, under stress or at crossroads in their lives. EAP Counselling gives them the chance to talk things through, very often relieving building emotional pressure, clearing the way for them to focus and decide what to do next. EAP Counselling can provide your employees with a sense of direction in working through their problems.
Common issues client discuss during counselling include:
One of the main inhibitors to using an EAP service is the uncertainty about privacy and confidentiality. RMsEAP understands confidentiality is crucial; therefore, employees are advised about confidentiality both prior to and during the first EAP counselling session. If an individual client wishes for the organisation to know about their counselling, the employee must sign a release of information form specifying the content and conditions of any disclosure of information. AccessEAP is attentive to our responsibilities for the confidentiality of individual client’s undertaking counselling and their employer organisation, as well as its obligations under the law. We are extremely sensitive to both the legal and ethical confidentiality requirements.
TeleHealth is a health service that is delivered by a video or telephone consultation.
Instead of having a face to face appointment with your therapist, a TeleHealth appointment occurs via video or telephone.
No information regarding what is discussed within a counselling session is released to any third party or organisation without prior consent unless there’s a threat to yourself or someone else or subpoenaed legally.
RMs – EAP is a diverse, equitable & inclusive employer with a multicultural taskforce. Our counsellors all have tertiary qualifications in either psychology, social work or counselling & all have extensive experience in the delivery of Employee Assistance Program services. Counsellors are employed on a full time basis & remunerated according to award conditions. Each client is allocated a dedicated counsellor/psychologist to ensure continuity of services & to minimizing the need for employees to repeat their story. Unlike most other EAP providers, RMs – EAP does not employee casual contract counsellors/psychologists to ensure quality control.
Whlie there are a number of variables which may influence usage, such as critical incidents & workplace culture, the industry standard is the 10-5 Rule: 10% of employees will use the service 5 times annually. For example, if you have 100 employees: 100 X 10% X 5 = 50 hours.
A national 24/7 telehealth that offers professional phone & online counselling to assist with suicide-related issues. Phone & online counselling is seen by many to be a helpful alternative to traditional face-to-face counselling because of its less confronting approach. Professionally trained counsellors have specialist skills in working with suicide-related issues & they can help you to work through the pain & distress you may be feeling. The counsellor will help you with goal planning, ensuring your own safety & help to link you to other services in the community. All staff managing our telephone or online counselling services are qualified professional counsellors, social workers or psychologists. Help is provided to anyone who is feeling suicidal, caring for someone who is feeling suicidal or anyone who has lost someone to suicide.
A comprehensive research based online digital platform for the assessment & treatment of anxiety & other mental health issues to enhance emotional wellbeing – making minds happier. You will first complete an Online Mental Health Assessment which will ask you questions about yourself, various physical & emotional symptoms you may be experiencing & how these affect your life & will take around 30 minutes to complete. After completing your assessment a counsellor will review your answers & prepare a written report summarising your key symptoms & providing a range of treatment options to help you learn about your symptoms & learn proven skills to manage your emotional wellbeing & improve your quality of life, delivered in a structured manner, over an eight-week period.
A personalised self-help tool for depression & other mental health issues. Learn new ways to deal with thoughts, feelings & behaviours that cause you trouble. You will have a tool-kit of strategies to use when you need them. Best results are seen with active use for a minimum of seven weeks. When used correctly, this program enables lasting improvements to mood, anxiety & stress levels. The program has 14 interactive learning activities, each include up to three 10 – 15 minute sessions that you can complete in your own time. You’ll learn skills and strategies taught by doctors & psychologists to make positive changes in your life. You can start by taking the Depression & Anxiety screener to help you learn whether you have symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. The more symptoms an employee has, the more likely it is that he or she is depressed or anxious.
All people experience stress from time to time. However, excessive or chronic stress can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Learning skills to manage your stress more effectively can be beneficial when you are overwhelmed by stress. Excessive stress occurs when you perceive that you do not have the resources to cope with the demands in your life. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a valuable approach to stress management. This program involves learning how to reduce your demands & increase your resources to help you manage the stressors in your life. A large emphasis is placed on active coping. This is all about doing something to change your situation, get extra help or support yourself through the difficult time. This course is designed for people who are experiencing acute or chronic stress related to life demands, such as work.
The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Program is tailored to assist individuals in comprehending and managing symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress. This program focuses on altering unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that perpetuate PTSD while offering practical distraction and relaxation techniques to mitigate stress and physical symptoms. Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this program comprises twelve modules that can be completed at your own pace. It provides valuable insights into PTSD, its development, and equips participants with skills and strategies to:
Identify PTSD symptoms
This program is a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking to address and manage PTSD.
The Obsessive and Compulsive Program is designed to assist adults in effectively managing obsessions and compulsions by breaking unhelpful habits and acquiring essential psychological skills. This program provides valuable guidance on how to:
Participants have the flexibility to choose between receiving weekly therapist support throughout the program or reaching out when needed. It is recommended to allocate at least four hours per week to engage with the program and practice the acquired skills. This program is a resource for individuals seeking to regain control over obsessions and compulsions.
This is a support service for individuals who are concerned about eating disorders or body image issues. The service recognizes that eating disorders come in various forms, and their counselling team offers personalized support. You can engage with them through talk, chat, or email with experienced counselors who provide information, counseling, and guidance on treatment options for those affected by eating disorders.
If you’re unsure about your specific needs but wish to discuss matters related to body image, disordered eating, or eating disorders, you are encouraged to connect with them. This support service is committed to offering confidential assistance not only to individuals dealing with eating disorders and body image issues but also to their partners, family members, and supportive individuals.
Do you have trouble sleeping or staying asleep? Are you unsatisfied with the quality or quantity of your sleep? You may be experiencing insomnia. Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint and involves being concerned about initiating and/or maintaining sleep.
You Start with a free comprehensive online psychological self-assessment giving you more information about your mental health and recommend your next steps. In this program you will learn Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills to help manage your insomnia. CBT is the recommended, first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. The treatment involves a 12-week evidence-based program which you can complete at your own pace. During the program you have access to support from a trained Therapist.
Support for anyone concerned by an eating disorder or body image issue. Eating disorders are all different & the counselling team are able to provide personalised support. Talk, chat or email with counsellors experienced in supporting people affected by an eating disorder with information, counselling & guidance on treatment options. If you’re not sure exactly what you need, but know you want to reach out about what is happening with you or someone else in relation to body image, disordered eating or an eating disorder, you are welcome to connect with us. Providing confidential support for people with eating disorders & people with body image issues as well as to their partners, family & supportive others.
An interactive, online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program for the prevention & treatment of childhood & adolescent anxiety. The program provides opportunities for young people to learn new ways to manage their anxiety & fears. The program treats & prevents anxiety in children & teenagers, specifically those with social anxiety, separation anxiety, generalised anxiety & specific phobia. The program also has designated sessions for parents allowing them to better understand & manage their child’s anxiety. Each of the child, teen & parent programs can be completed individually; however, for many families the best results can be seen when the young person & their parents are doing the programs at the same time. Participants can choose either a Self-Help Program or an Online Therapist Program.
Workplace Advise provides access to free legal assistance to eligible individuals who require employment law advice. The advice maybe for unfair dismissal, general protections or other employment related matters. If eligible a free one hour appointment will be arranged with a qualified lawyer from a law firm, Community Legal Centre or Legal Aid Commission to provide advice on the issues raised or likely to be raised as well as advice on drafting submissions & statement.
Access to phone or chat by text with professional drug & alcohol counsellors who work from the individual’s identified needs & help assess their situation, provide information & support & provide referral options to make informed choices. Support includes self-assessments, that will help determine if your current drinking, drug use or psychological health is at risky levels, provide easy to follow self-help modules designed to assist you to make a start by helping you set goals and identify values that are important to you & an online Community Forum, a safe place where you can connect with other affected by drug & alcohol problems & get support & learn new ways to recover.
An online Gambling Program allowing anyone affected by gambling to connect with a skilled gambling counsellor at any time & to access a range of services including chat sessions, self-help modules & the peer to peer forums. If gambling is impacting on the quality of your life, such as affecting your financial situation or interpersonal relationships, get help now. The stigma associated with gambling problems might make it difficult to seek help but speaking to a professional online can make that step feel less daunting. One of the great advantages of online counselling is how convenient & flexible it can be. You can start a session anywhere, anytime as long as you have a device that can connect to the internet.
Access for men to qualified counsellors, via phone or online, specialised in family and relationship issues, including anger management, relationship breakdown, separation & divorce, parenting, family violence, suicide prevention & emotional well-being. Counselling is a conversation between a trained mental health professional & someone who wants to talk about their worries & concerns, and/or work through their mental & social health issues. All staff managing telephone or online counselling services are qualified professional counsellors, social workers or psychologists, trained to follow a contextual counselling & problem-solving process to listen, understand you & help you find ways to feel better.
Access to telephone & online counselling with a trained counsellor who will listen & support you in what feels right for you & your situation as everyone’s experience of domestic, family or sexual violence is different. Support can help you to understand if what you are going through is domestic, family or sexual violence, talk about ways to improve your safety, explain the different sorts of services & support available to you & help with things you may be worried about, such as: what will I do about money, a place to live, children & employment, if you leave.
A confidential phone coaching service that provides information & support for employees to make healthy lifestyle changes, including healthy eating, being physically active & achieving & maintaining a healthy weight as well as alcohol reduction. The service offers coaching calls with a personal health coach providing information & practical tips on topics such as healthy eating & being physically active. It is all about following a structured plan & taking small steps towards healthier behaviours. Coaches include dieticians, exercise physiologists, nurses, diabetes educators, occupational therapists, midwives & maternal child health nurses, each one skilled in sharing practical tools & strategies to achieve goals like improved physical activity & good nutrition.
This quit smoking program provides you with a personalised quitting plan. It creates this plan based on your responses to questions about your motivation, confidence and past attempts. It is designed to provide useful advice wherever you are on your quitting journey. This program has helped thousands to achieve their goal of becoming a non-smoker & research has shown that it increases your chances of quitting. Quitting smoking is a process that can take time. The program works best if you return and review your situation when things have changed e.g. after you quit. The program then asks questions relevant to your current situation and will adjust your quitting plan to reflect the progress you have made. It can also help you to recover if things don’t go to plan.
An online pain management program helping employees with chronic pain to manage the impact of pain on their day-to-day life & their emotional wellbeing. The program is not designed to ‘cure’ pain but to help people manage pain & maintain a good quality of life despite pain. The program provides information and practical skills similar to that of a specialist pain management clinic, including help to Understand chronic pain and how it differs from acute pain, recognise the cycle of symptoms involved in pain, anxiety and depression, break the cycle of symptoms, recognise and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, manage levels of day-to-day physical activity safely and confidently, despite pain & continue to manage your pain and emotional wellbeing once the course has finished. You can also choose weekly therapist support during the program.
Information, support & advocacy to assist people in financial difficulty provided by financial counsellors. Financial counsellors have an extensive knowledge of a range of areas of law & policy, including consumer credit law, debt enforcement practices, the bankruptcy regime, industry hardship policies & government concession frameworks. From time to time, many people find themselves struggling to buy food, pay the rent or mortgage & can be juggling numerous debts. If you’re in this situation, a financial counsellor can help you understand your options so that you can get back on your feet.
A Parenting Program where parents can learn how to guide their children through the challenging teenage years & explore any concerns they may have about their teenage children & create an action plan to see real results. This service can be either phone or online with expert coaches specialising in family & parenting support. Helping parents to support their teenage children through everyday issues & tough times. Sometimes parents need some support & if we can get our kids mentally healthy they are going to be much more resilient adults.
Responsive, evidence-based & personalised telephone & online grief counselling for individuals & families confronted with loss to help them express their feelings & experiences. Many people often find the best way to deal with their emotions & feelings is to share them. Accepting the reality of the loss of someone or something we love & value can be challenging. Support may be provided for issues including death, suicide, terminal illness, natural disasters & pet loss. The aim being to listen, care & support those experiencing loss & grief at any stage in life and to strengthen people & communities through counselling support & confidence building.
Access to webchat & telephone counselling for LGBTI individuals wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings & relationships. If you’re looking to connect with someone to explore what’s going on in your life experienced staff Australia-wide are available to chat or to take your call. Support is also available to individuals who may not be LGBTI but who want to talk about someone else they care about. There is also a referral database to a range of services & information to help LGBTI people of all ages from crisis support, physical & mental health matters, events & festivals, legal support & more.
A Mindfulness training program that allows participants to develop a deeper understanding of the mind & a more accepting & compassionate relationship to their internal & external experiences. Mindfulness is a specialised skill in mental awareness, attention & acceptance that is associated with numerous health benefits. This program involves guided exercises, including meditation, to help individuals become aware of automatic patterns of thinking, feeling & behaving & learn to respond in more effective ways. The program is self-paced & is designed to be completed within 2 months.
The Panic Attack Program contains a range of resources designed to help you manage panic and agoraphobia. You will increase your understanding of panic attacks and panic disorder and learn the skills and strategies useful for managing panic. This course is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and has been developed by psychologists and researchers. The program has 12 modules that you can do in your own time and have access to for 12 months.
The Social Anxiety Program has 12 modules that you can do in your own time and have access to for 12 months. It provides information about social anxiety & introduces skills & strategies that can help you to: identify & monitor the symptoms of social anxiety, learn relaxation & breathing techniques to reduce social anxiety symptoms, discover & challenge unhelpful thoughts, boost your wellbeing by making lifestyle change, face feared social situations using exposure therapy & plan to maintain your mental health gains after the course.
This program is designed to help you learn skills and strategies to better manage anxiety & worry & improve your quality of life. The GAD program includes information, videos, exercises & optional support from a therapist via email, chat or video. It provides information to help you: understand & identify anxiety and worry, monitor & reduce specific anxiety symptoms, gain control of physical reactions, identify and replace unhelpful beliefs & ways of thinking, learn problem-solving techniques & make lifestyle changes to improve your wellbeing.
The Divorce and Separation Program is an interactive self-help program developed by the Australian National University, which you can access anonymously & work through at your own pace. It provides evidence-based information, self-help tools & toolkits.
Eating well doesn’t have to be complicated or confusing. Understanding the building blocks of food and calculating the energy your body needs is a great place to start. Tell the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to food. Take the quiz & bust some of the most common nutrition myths.
The Indigenous Wellbeing Course is designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 18 years and over to learn to manage mild, moderate and severe symptoms of depression and anxiety. It consists of five lessons over an eight-week period. You can choose to receive weekly therapist support or choose to contact us when you need to. The Indigenous Wellbeing Course aims to support you to gain better control over your symptoms by learning core skills that will improve your confidence, and help you get back to living a full and satisfying life.
The Family Connect program provides families with a healthy emotional system to implement at home which supports listening, appreciation, emotional literacy and self-responsibility for the family. Uniquely, the whole family learns these skills together to support great relationships and good mental health outcomes. Family Connect is backed by evidence, research and a team of thought leaders in family wellness.
Kids Helpline Australia is a free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Australian kids and young people can turn to our professional, specialised counsellors, no matter who they are, where they live or what they want to talk about. For some young people, connecting with Kids Helpline has been a life-saving experience, while for others it’s about practical help and emotional support at the critical moment they need someone to listen.
SANE provides peer support, counselling, support, information and referrals to adults who identify as having a complex mental health issue, complex trauma or high levels of psychological distress. We also provide support to the family or friends who care about them. SANE’s support services are staffed by qualified counsellors who will provide you with phone and online counselling, support, information and referrals – or help facilitate a safe environment for peers to connect through the Forums.
Penthos offers a free 16-week evidenced based therapy for couples where at least one parent is suffering unremitting grief and relationship difficulties and where the loss has occurred 6 months or more ago. The confidential sessions are provided via Zoom by specially trained and experienced health professionals (psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers and couple therapists). The Program is offered to couples who have lost a pregnancy or child (up to age 25 years) through stillbirth, neonatal complications, illness, suicide or accident including road, work, drowning or drug overdose and whose relationship seems to be deteriorating at least 6 months after the loss. It can also be accessed by couples who have experienced unsuccessful IVF. Parents who have experienced the loss of a child years ago and are still experiencing unremitting grief are certainly eligible.
MumMoodBooster is Australia’s new evidence-based treatment for postnatal depression designed to help women recover from postnatal depression. By joining you will have access to six online sessions that can be personalized to fit your situation as well as access to an online library and optional partner support website
This is a free and confidential mental health coaching program for anyone who is feeling stressed or overwhelmed about everyday life issues. Find a coach in your area using the search option available in parts of ACT, NSW, QLD and VIC. Providers are continuing to offer coaching via video or audio call. Please be sure to check with your provider directly to find out what options are available. As usual you don’t need a doctor’s referral to access this service and you can make an appointment and talk to your coach from the comfort of your home.
Our counsellors are professionally qualified and trained to work across a wide range of alcohol and drug problems. We’ll ask you some questions about your situation and what you are going through. Using the information you give us, we’ll offer recommendations about your specific situation. We can also refer you to alcohol and drug treatment services throughout Victoria if necessary.
When someone close to you has suicidal thoughts or attempts suicide, it can be hard to respond to their needs while also looking after yourself. This site is for you. You are not alone was made with the help of people who have been carers and know how tough it is. Explore the wheel below for information and support. There’s no set order: click what you most need now.
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is an information website, phone or video chat with a maternal child health nurse for advice and guidance on pregnancy, birth, being a parent and raising a child. Their website includes a dad’s guide to fatherhood, including information on supporting a partner through pregnancy, bringing a baby home, being a dad, and having difficult conversations.
This service provides a range of support options to assist parents dealing with trauma related to family breakdown and separation. It encompasses valuable resources such as information, guidance, telephone counseling, and online peer support. Additionally, it offers separate online support networks tailored for Dads in Distress and Mums in Distress, recognizing the unique challenges that parents may face during this difficult period.
National autism helpline, providing phone/webchat/email advice as well as online information for autistic people, their family and supporters.
We are committed to elevating both organisational and personal health and well-being, with focus on enhancing performance and productivity.
If this is an emergency, call Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance) 000 in Australia
For crisis support, contact Lifeline Australia (13 11 14) in Australia, or Suicide Call Back Service 1300659467 in Australia or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital.
RMs acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
RMs respects and welcomes people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities and cultures.
