Contacts and Services

Some numbers you can call for help

000

Emergency Services

You will need to ask for ambulance, fire or police support depending on the nature of your emergency.

13 1126 

Poisons Information Line

For information about poisons, medications, drugs and what to do if someone has taken something harmful.

1800 242 636* 

Carer Associations

For information, support, counselling and ideas on what help is around your local area.

1800 052 222* 

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
For time out, extra support in the home and ideas about how to get breaks when you need them. Emergency support available 24 hours a day.

1800 55 1800 

Kids Help Line

For someone to talk to about caring, school, relationships or just life in general. Available 24 hours a day.

13 1114 

Lifeline

For advice, support and ideas on what services can help you. Check out their website http://www.lifeline.org.au/learn_more/locations for a list of supports in your area.

1800 131 114

Just Ask

For information on mental health issues and supports.

1300 368 186 

Family Drug Support Line

For information for families on alcohol, other drugs and services available.  




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