Important Links and Contact Numbers

Important Phone Numbers

Lifeline – 13 11 14

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

Hunter New England Emergency Mental Health Phone Line (24hrs) – 1800 655 085

Domestic Violence Line (24hrs) – 1800 656 463

Rape Crisis Centre (24 hrs) – 1800 424 017

Sexual Assault Service (24hrs) – 4921 3888

Parent Helpline (24 hrs) – 1300 1300 52

Family Crisis Service (after hours only) – 9622 0522 or 9622 0313

NSW Victims of Crime Support Line – 1800 633 063

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Useful Websites

General

The Australian Psychological Society – http://www.psychology.org.au/

The Mental Health Association NSW – http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – http://www.ahpra.gov.au/

Australian Association of Social Workers AASW – http://www.aasw.asn.au

Medicare – http://www.medicareaustralia.com.au/

WorkCover NSW – http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/

Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing – http://www.health.gov.au/

Department of Veterans Affairs and Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service – http://www.dva.gov.au/

Victim’s Services – www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/vs

Hunter Safety Alliance – www.huntersafetyalliance.com.au

Depression

Beyondblue – http://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Black Dog Institute – http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria – https://www.adavic.org.au/

Drugs and Alcohol

Alcohol & Drug Foundation – http://www.adf.org.au/

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders Victoria – www.eatingdisorders.org.au

Children & Families

Kids Helpline – www.kidshelp.com.au

Families NSW – www.families.nsw.gov.au

Family Relationships – www.familyrelationships.gov.au

Parentline – www.parentline.org.au