Panda is a helpline (1300 726 306) for parents affected by perinatal anxiety, depression, and postnatal psychosis, and those experiencing challenges becoming a parent. You can let the phone operator know if you need an interpreter. They are available in many languages. If an interpreter is not available, they will call you back as soon as one is available.
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Hurstville Chinese Parents Network
A carer support group for Chinese speaking parents who have children living with special needs. The group provides parent to parent support, information sharing, updates on NDIS, information sessions and friendship. -
Guide to Using Lifeline (in Arabic)
This is an Arabic translated guide to accessing Lifeline services. Lifeline is a national 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention hotline. You can call 13 11 14 to connect and speak with a trained crisis supporter.
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Guide to Using Lifeline (in Simplified Chinese)
This is a Chinese Simplified translated guide to accessing Lifeline services. Lifeline is a national 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention hotline. You can call 13 11 14 to connect and speak with a trained crisis supporter.
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Transcultural Mental Health Line
This is a cross-cultural mental health hotline (1800 648 911) that connects you with culturally sensitive and linguistically diverse clinicians who can provide you assistance with mental health and accessing services in your community, available in multiple languages.
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Mental Health Supports Directory
This is a Simplified Chinese translated directory of mental health supports and hotlines available across Australia.
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Wandiyali
Wandiyali offers culturally appropriate services that support, nurture, and empower Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander communities. These services include youth and family preservation programs, therapeutic care, and property management services.
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Bungree Aboriginal Association
Bungree Aboriginal Association provides a wide range of culturally informed, high-impact services to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people across multiple regions in New South Wales. These services include housing, disability, transport, and health services.
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Justiz Community
Justiz Community is an Aboriginal-owned provider of disability services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities servicing the Lower Hunter and Maclean Valley regions. Justiz services include grassroots coordination of supports, cultural supports, social groups, mentoring, and programs for businesses.
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Aboriginal Service Directory
A directory of health-related services tailored to Aboriginal communities in the Hunter area.