Accessing mental health services in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

Looking after the mental health of ourselves, friends and family is an important part of staying well.

If you need support, there are a number of services you can access for free.

The below websites have a mixture of self-guided mental health resources and programs as well as one-on-one connection to professionals through webchat, online counselling and phone services.

Last updated: 06 October 2023
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Gateways to mental health online services

Find out more about online and telephone services available across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

Individual websites

General population

  • Beyond Blue
    Online resources, webchat, phone calls, online forums.
  • Lifeline
    Online resources, phone counselling, text chat and webchat.
  • Blackdog
    Online resources and online clinic.
  • Thiswayup
    Online courses to improve mental health.
  • Mycompass
    Online personalised self help tool designed by Blackdog.
  • Mental Health Online
    24/7 support, programs and e-therapists.
  • MindSpot
    Free online clinic, resources, and courses.​

Children and young people


  • 1800 55 1800
    Phone, webchat and email counselling.

  • Online and phone support.

  • Online course designed for ages 15-25.

  • Has reviewed mobile apps and tools to help you look after your health and wellbeing.

  • Free online anxiety program for children.

Parents and teachers


  • For children and their families. Resources, webinars, toolkits.

  • 1300 1300 52
    Offers telephone and online counseling and support service for parents and carers with children aged 18 and under in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

24 hour suicide risk and emergency lines

Men specific


Resources, phone and online counselling – including for fathers.

New parents


  • Resources and help for new parents=.

  • Online interactive treatment sessions.

  • Online resources for new parents and families.

  • Professional advice, education and guidance to families with a baby, toddler or pre-schooler.

  • Mental health support for new and expecting parents.

Current as at: Friday 6 October 2023
Contact page owner: Mental Health