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
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