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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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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Carer Gateway |
For information, advice or counselling about caring, or for emergency respite. |
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (closed 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th dec 2021) |
Call 1800 422 737 Visit carergateway.gov.au
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Disability Gateway |
For services for someone with a disability. |
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Closed on Monday 27th December 2021, Tuesday 28th December 2021, Monday 3rd January 2022
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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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