Health & Disability Services
Support for those living with neurodisability – including culturally appropriate care, NDIS, and transitioning to adulthood.
Lifeline 24/7 Crisis Support
Lifeline’s 13 11 14 crisis support service is available 24/7. Anyone in Australia can speak to a trained Crisis Supporter over the phone, any time of the day or night.
Australian Psychological Society (APS) – Find a Psychologist
The APS provides a searchable directory of qualified psychologist to help your search.
Medicare Mental Health Gateway
The Medicare Mental Health website provides information about Medicare Mental Health initiatives, and access to other trusted mental health providers and their services, information and support.
Mental Health Line
The Mental Health Line is for anyone needing advice about mental health matters, including how to contact or connect with a mental health service. Calls are answered 24 hours, 7 days a week, by a mental health clinician who can offer support and connect you with the appropriate local, public mental health service in NSW.
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service for people who do not speak English, providing access to interpreters over the phone or to attend an appointment in person.
Phone: 131 450
AskIzzy
Ask Izzy is a website that connects people in need with housing, food, money help, family violence support, counselling, and much more. It is free and anonymous, with thousands of services listed across Australia.
Medicare Mental Health National Phone Service
Anyone in Australia can call Medicare Mental Health National Phone Service either for themselves or on behalf of someone they care for to find the best mental health and wellbeing support for them. Make a free call to the national phone service on 1800 595 212 (weekdays 8:30am-5:00pm, excl. public holidays).
Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs
Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs provide a safe and welcoming place where children and their families, carers, and kin, can access free mental health and wellbeing supports and services. Kids Hubs are designed for children aged 0 to 12 years who are experiencing mild to moderate developmental, emotional, relational and/or behavioural challenges.
Medicare Mental Health Check In
Medicare Mental Health Check In provides free guided digital support for you to take care of your mental health and wellbeing early. Working one step at a time, this service will help you build practical skills and confidence to feel more prepared for life’s ups and downs. It’s completely free for people living in Australia, no referral or diagnosis needed.
Excellence in Practice: Voices for Better Care
Podcast Ep 5: Improving Health Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Intellectual Disability
Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre
A multi-layered, community-controlled organisation that provides culturally appropriate care across a range of service types.
Positive Partnerships: Story Telling Film Clips (for First Nations People)
The film clips are stories of lived experiences from mob across Australia living with autistic children and young people
Positive Partnerships: Yarning with our Mob – Podcast (autism)
Yarning with parents, carers and service providers who share their stories and experiences of autism within First Nations communities.
Positive Partnerships: Yarning and Sharing Webinar (autism)
A webinar to learn about dedicated resources and workshops. For all educators, allied health professionals, parents and carers.















