Support Organisations
Many stories and images in this website may cause sadness or distress for visitors. In cases where you feel that you need support, the organisations listed below may be able to assist you.
Healing Services
For members of the Stolen Generations and their Families
The Healing Foundation is committed to providing up-to-date information and resources on organisations and agencies that can support the healing journey for members of the Stolen Generations and their families. Please visit the Support page of their website for a national service directory of agencies and organisations that can be contacted to seek information and support.
Other Support Services
Beyond Blue
beyondblue provides mental health information and support. They also provide a 24 hour phone support service.
Telephone: 1300 22 4636
Website: beyondblue.org.au
Headspace
Headspace provides online and telephone support for children and young people aged 12 to 25, as well as their families.
Telephone: 1800 650 890
Website: eheadspace.org.au
Yarn Safe
Yarn Safe are a series of online resources, developed by Headspace, dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Telephone: 1800 650 890
Website: headspace.org.au/yarn-safe/
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline provides a free 24 hour online and telephone counselling service for children and young people aged 5-25.
Telephone: 1800 551 800
Website: kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline
Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
Telephone: 13 11 14
Website: lifeline.org.au
SANE Australia
SANE Australia provides support to Australians affected by mental illness.
Telephone: 1800 18 7263
Website: sane.org
Parentline
Parentline can support parents through confidential counselling. For more information on opening hours, please visit their website.
Telephone: Australian Capital Territory: 6287 3833
New South Wales: 1300 1300 52
Queensland and Northern Territory: 1300 30 1300
South Australia: 1300 364 100
Tasmania: 1300 808 178
Victoria: 13 22 89
Western Australia: 1800 654 432
Website: kidshelpline.com.au/parents/parentline-services/