Health and Counselling Support Services
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – Helpline and Support
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Specialist mental health service
The Department of Health and Human Services' specialist mental health service provides information and resources for people who are seriously affected by their illness.
National Centre for Farmer Health
The National Centre for Farmer Health provides research, workshops and other programs to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of farm workers, their families and communities across Australia. The centre is a partnership between Western District Health Service and Deakin University based in Hamilton.
For more information, call (03) 5551 8533.
Victorian Better Health Channel
The Department of Health and Human Services' Better Health Channel provides health and medical information that is quality assured, reliable, up to date, easy to understand, regularly reviewed and locally relevant.
Some relevant factsheets specific to rural issues include:
Suggestions for families in crisis
Speak to your local GP
If you're dealing with stressful events, you might find it helpful to talk them over with your local GP. Your GP can refer you to other appropriate support people.
MensLine Australia
MensLine is a 24/7 service for men with relationship and family concerns.
Call 1300 78 99 78.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a 24/7 telephone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Call 1800 55 1800.
Family Relationship Service
Family Relationships Online provides families with access to information about family relationship issues.
Call the Family Relationship Advice Line on 1800 050 321.
Farmer Assistance Hotline
Call the Farmer Assistance Hotline on 132 316 for information on the Commonwealth Government's support services available to farmers and rural communities, such as the Farm Household Allowance.