Other support services
Stroke is always a medical emergency, if you think you or someone you know is having a stroke, call triple zero (000) immediately.
Lifeline provides crisis support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Service |
When to use |
Opening hours |
Contact details |
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Ambulance
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If you or someone you know has signs of stroke |
24 hours a day 7 days a week |
Call triple zero (000). |
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GP |
Stroke prevention, treatment and recovery and other health issues |
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Contact your GP. If you need help finding a GP, visit Health Engine |
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Healthdirect |
To speak to a nurse about any health issue |
24 hours a day 7 days a week |
Call 1800 022 222 Visit healthdirect.gov.au
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Multicultural Health Connect |
Get health information and advice in your language from staff who understand your culture. |
Monday – Friday, 11 am – 7 pm AEDT, excluding public holidays. The service is available in all states except Queensland and Tasmania. |
Call 1800 186 815 |
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Lifeline |
If you are feeling overwhelmed, need crisis support or just to talk something through |
24 hours as day 7 days a week |
Call 13 11 14 (24/7 support) Visit lifeline.org.au (includes chat option on website) Text 0477 13 11 14 (24/7 support)
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1800 RESPECT |
If you need support for domestic, family or sexual violence. |
24 hours a day 7 days a week |
Call 1800 737 732 Visit 1800respect.org.au |
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13YARN |
Going through a tough time? We’re here to yarn. Talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. |
24 hours a day 7 days a week |
Call 13 92 76 Visit 13YARN |
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QLife
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QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings |
3pm to midnight, 365 days a year |
Call 1800184 527 Visit QLife Webchat |
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Kids Helpline |
If you are between 5 and 25 and want online or phone counselling for any reason |
24 hours a day 7 days a week |
Call 1800 55 1800 Webchat Counselling kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling Visit kidhelpline.com.au |
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Carer Gateway |
For information, advice or counselling about caring, or for emergency respite. |
Monday 26 December - CLOSED Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm |
Call 1800 422 737 Visit carergateway.gov.au
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Disability Gateway |
For services for someone with a disability. |
Monday 26 December - CLOSED The phone service line will be available between 8am to 8pm AEDT / AEST. |
Call 1800 643 787 Visit disabilitygateway.gov.au
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My Aged Care |
For services for someone 65 years old or older. |
Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturdays 10am -2pm. Closed on Sundays and National public holidays |
Call 1800 200 422 Visit myagedcare.org.au
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Hospitals and health services |
If you have concerns about a hospital stay, read information here. |
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Visit enableme.org.au/Resources/Getting-good-healthcare
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