Resources

Use these resource pages to find:

  • Mental health and wellness resources that are available in the selected area.
  • Dates when People Connectors will be visiting the area.
  • Information about what to expect from your visit.
  • Profiles of the People Connectors who will be visiting homes in the area.

Nationwide Resources

Nationwide resources are accessible by anyone in Australia. They include websites and phone numbers that you can use to gain support.

New South Wales

Cumberland | August 2023 – January 2024

Cumberland August 2023 -  January 2024Where will we be?Postcode:  2145People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.  [modula_gallery gallery_select="4659"...

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Greenacre| May – August 2022

Greenacre May -  August 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 2190Who to Contact for HelpLocal Support Services 1800 518 216  connectorhub.org.au Support for people with mental health challenges to achieve their goals. (02) 8713 9200  ssi.org.au Supporting refugees and...

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Cabramatta| May – August 2022

Cabramatta May -  August 2022Where will we be? Postcode: 2166 Who to Contact for Help Local Support Services 1800 518 216  connectorhub.org.au Support for people with mental health challenges to achieve their goals. (02) 8713 9200  ssi.org.au Supporting refugees and...

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Hurstville | April – July 2022

Hurstville April -  July 2022Postcode: 2220Who to Contact for HelpLocal Support Services 1800 595 212  neaminational.org.au Free face-to-face and telehealth mental health and wellbeing support. (02) 9597 5455  advancediversity.org.au Services for migrants, refugees...

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Wollondilly | March 2022 – June 2022

Wollondilly March 2022 -  June 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 2573Postcode: 2571People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you expect?...

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Clarence Valley | February 2022 – May 2022

Clarence Valley February  2022 -  May 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 2464Postcode: 2463People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you...

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Campbelltown | February – May 2021

Campbelltown:  Claymore & Airds 25 February - 28 May, 2021Where will we be?Campbelltown: Airds, ClaymorePeople Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a...

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Queensland

South Burnett | September 2023 -February 2024

South Burnett September 2023 -  February 2024 Where will we be? Postcode:  4605 People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area. [modula_gallery gallery_select="4746"...

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Townsville| June – October 2023

Townsville June 2023 -  October 2023Where will we be?Postcode: 4814People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.  [modula_gallery gallery_select="4334"...

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Toowoomba| March 2022 – June 2022

Toowoomba March 2022 -  June 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 4350People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you expect? If you live in...

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Mareeba | February 2022 – May 2022

Mareeba  January 2022 - May 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 4880People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you expect? If you live in...

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Redcliffe | January 2022 – April 2022

Redcliffe 10 January 2022 - 15 April 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 4020People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you expect? If you...

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Ipswich | September – December 2021

Ipswich 6 September - 10 December, 2021Where will we be?Postcode: 4305Postcode: 4305People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you...

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Brisbane| April – August 2021

Wynnum West, Tingalpa, Hemmant, Murrarie, Manly West, Bayside Islands 12 April - 13 August, 2021Where will we be?Brisbane:  Wynnum West, Tingalpa, Hemmant, Murrarie, Manly West, Bayside IslandsPeople Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information...

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Roma | April – August 2021

Roma 12 April - 13 August, 2021Where will we be?Roma:Arriving: 12/04/2021 Leaving: 13/08/2021People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what...

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Australian Capital Territory

Belconnen | March – August 2021

Dunlop & MacGregor 15 March - 13 August, 2021Where will we be?ACT: Dunlop, MacGregorPeople Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you...

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Northern Territory

Palmerston | April – July 2022

Palmerston April - July 2022Postcode: 0832Postcode: 0830Who to Contact for HelpLocal Support Services 0429 082 781  temhco.com.au Drop-in centre for mental health support and skills development. (08) 8935 0900  missionaustralia.com.au Help to access the NDIS, or to...

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South Australia

Salisbury | September 2023 – February 2024

Salisbury September 2023 -  February 2024Where will we be?Postcode:  5108People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.  [modula_gallery gallery_select="4798"...

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Port Adelaide | October 2021 – February 2022

Port Adelaide 25 October 2021 - 11 February, 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 5013Postcode: 5014People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what...

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Western Australia

City of Stirling| July -December 2023

Stirling July -  December 2023Where will we be?Postcode: 6021People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.  [modula_gallery gallery_select="4567"...

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City of Swan | May – August 2022

City of Swan May - August 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 6063Postcode: 6066Who to Contact for HelpLocal Support Services (08) 9427 7100  helpingminds.org.au Mental health services and carer support. (08) 8935 0900  dyhs.org.au Aboriginal medical service with health...

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Victoria

Dandenong|May 2023 – October 2023

Dandenong May 2023 -  October 2023Where will we be?Postcode: 3175People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.  [modula_gallery gallery_select="4413"...

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Fitzroy | January 2022 – April 2022

Fitzroy 17 January 2022 to 22 April 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 3065People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you expect? If you...

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Bendigo | November 2021 – March 2022

Bendigo 15 November 2021 - 4 March 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 3350Postcode: 3350People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you...

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Macedon Ranges | October 2021 – January 2022

Macedon Ranges 4 October 2021 - 21 January 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 3437Postcode: 3434People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can...

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Tasmania

George Town | January 2022 – April 2022

George Town 10 January 2022 - 15 April 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 7253People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you expect? If...

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Burnie | November 2021 – March 2022

Burnie 29 November 2021 - 11 March 2022Where will we be?Postcode: 7320Postcode: 7320People Connectors Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.   Receiving a visit - what can you...

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Nationwide Resources

Connection

Beyond Blue

 http://beyondblue.org.au

1800 512 348

Give Beyond Blue a call any time of the day or night – select from the voice menu or simply hold on the line to talk with a trained mental health professional.

Beyond Blue offer brief support, provide information and advice, and point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need for the cost of a local call (could be more from mobiles).

24 hours / 7 days a week

Carer Gateway

1800 422 737
www.carergateway.gov.au/

Carer Gateway aims to make your life easier.

By calling Carer Gateway, you will be connected with a new Australia-wide network of Carer Gateway service providers. They will talk through what you need and help you to find local services and support to help you.

Kids Helpline (24 Hours)

 kidshelpline.com.au

1800 55 1800

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason.

SANE Australia Forums

 saneforums.org
 1800 187 263

In tough times it’s important to be heard. SANE Australia’s free counselling service supports people affected by complex mental health issues. They also talk to friends, family members and health professionals about their concerns.

Counsellors are available via phone, web chat or email from 10am to 10pm Monday to Friday AEST/AEDT.

Lifeline (24 Hours)

13 11 14

Lifeline are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

They exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.

24 hours / 7 days a week

1800RESPECT

 1800 737 732
 www.1800respect.org.au

Confidential information, counselling and support service. They are open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.

Emotional Wellbeing Services

Mindspot

 mindspot.org.au
 1800 614 434

MindSpot provides free, anonymous assessment and treatment for adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and chronic pain. Start with a 20-minute assessment and get connected with help.

Supporting Others

SANE Australia Forums

 saneforums.org
 1800 187 263

SANE Forums are a safe place to share your experience of caring for someone living with complex mental health issues. Our Friends, Family and Carers Forum helps you connect to people like you. You can read stories, reply to discussions or start your own. 

Social Services

HealthDirect – After Hours GP Helpline

 www.healthdirect.gov.au
 1800 022 222

When you call the after hours GP helpline, a registered nurse will assess you and based on your symptoms, the nurse may offer you a phone call or a video call from a GP. The GP will contact you within 15 minutes or 1 hour depending on the urgency of your health issue and the post code you are calling from. 

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

 ndis.gov.au
 1800 800 110

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australia-wide scheme for people with disability, including psychosocial disability. This support can provide assistance needed for a person to enjoy an ordinary life and to achieve their individual goals. Goals may include independence, community involvement, education, employment, and health and wellbeing.

Online Resources

Beyond Blue

 http://beyondblue.org.au

1800 512 348

Give Beyond Blue a call any time of the day or night – select from the voice menu or simply hold on the line to talk with a trained mental health professional.

Beyond Blue offer brief support, provide information and advice, and point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need for the cost of a local call (could be more from mobiles).

24 hours / 7 days a week

Wellmob

 wellmob.org.au

There is no shame in yarning about our mental health. If you have a lot of worries, feel sad, stressed, or have jumbled thoughts – it can help to have a yarn with family, someone you trust or an Aboriginal Health Worker at the local clinic. Find resources on the WellMob website on ways to support mental health.

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