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Mental health helplines

Information about key groups that can help with mental health problems, including healthdirect partners and leading Australian health organisations.

Multicultural Health Connect is a helpline that you can call to get health information and advice in your language from staff who understand your culture. The service is currently available in all states except for Queensland and Tasmania.

What care do I need?

There are many types of healthcare services and information available in Australia. Learn here how to find the right service at the right time.

How healthdirect can help you

healthdirect provides easy access to trusted, quality health information and advice online and over the phone. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you make informed choices anywhere, any time.

healthdirect Symptom Checker

Not feeling well? Use the healthdirect Symptom Checker to better understand your symptoms and get advice on when to seek medical attention.

after hours GP helpline

The after hours GP helpline is an extension of the healthdirect nurse triage service providing you with medical advice and support.

National Coronavirus Helpline – page not valid

You’re not alone this World Bipolar Day, March 30

Friday March 30 is World Bipolar Day 2018. Help spread awareness of this mental health disorder, and find the services and helplines you need.

Sexual assault and rape

Learn about sexual assault, rape and consent, including how to report an assault. Find 24-hour support helplines, some of which you can call anonymously.

Just for kids: your feelings and mental health

If you're a kid, find out who you can talk to about mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bullying, cyberbullying and drugs and alcohol abuse.

Monitor your COVID symptoms

Know how to recognise severe COVID symptoms that will need medical attention.

Feed Safe app

Feed Safe was developed to assist women in making the best decisions about alcohol and breastfeeding, by providing information based on the most current research and the official guidelines of the NHMRC

Get the answers to your postnatal depression questions

Perinatal anxiety and depression (often called postnatal depression) is incredibly common among mums and dads, but many new parents don't speak up or get the help they need.

Child abuse

Child abuse is any behaviour that harms or could harm a child or young person, either physically or emotionally. Read how to recognise the signs and report it.

Mental health where to get help

Learn how to navigate the Australian mental health system and its helpful services – and find out about any potential costs.

Travel and other restrictions

Learn more about current restrictions in Australia, including interstate and overseas travel.

Tasmania rural and remote health services

Tasmania's rural and isolated regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you meet the challenge of accessing health services.

Mental health services — infographic

There are several organisations that provide much of the support and education for people with mental illness and their families and carers throughout Australia.

How to talk to someone about diabetes

Almost 300 Australians are diagnosed with diabetes every day. But type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed, if you know the risk factors.

Monitorate i vostri sintomi di COVID

Apprendete come riconoscere i sintomi gravi di COVID che richiederanno assistenza medica.

Пратите своје симптоме ковида

Научите како да препознате озбиљне симптоме ковида за које треба да затражите помоћ лекара.

Controle los síntomas de la COVID

Sepa cómo reconocer los síntomas graves de la COVID que necesitarán atención médica.

Subaybayan ang iyong mga sintomas na dulot ng COVID

Alamin kung paano makikilala ang mga malulubhang sintomas ng COVID na mangangailangan ng medikal na atensiyon.

अपने COVID लक्षणों की निगरानी करें

इस बारे में जानकारी हासिल करें कि COVID के उन गंभीर लक्षणों की पहचान कैसे की जाती है जिनके लिए चिकित्सीय देखरेख की ज़रूरत होती है।

Save The Date to Vaccinate app

Use the Save the Date to Vaccinate app to create a personalised schedule, set and receive reminders to help you save the date to vaccinate.

Older people and COVID-19

Older people who are exposed to COVID-19 are at much greater risk of serious illness. Here's advice to support older Australians

How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms and who can have oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19

Most adults with a mild case of COVID-19 can treat their symptoms at home and recover in a few days. That is by resting at home, taking pain relief and cough medicines and keeping hydrated. But will that be enough for everyone?

Worried about your memory or dementia?

You might be worried that you or a family member has dementia. Learn the early signs of dementia and how to raise concerns with your doctor.

Your baby and the first few weeks

The first few weeks at home with your newborn can be an exciting but daunting time, particularly if you are new parents. Find out what care and support are available to you after you leave hospital.

Overcoming addiction

Recovering from an addiction is a gradual process. It may take a few attempts. Rehabilitation is easier with support to help you deal with symptoms.

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Search results for: "Helplines"

Life stage

Mental health helplines

Multicultural Health Connect

What care do I need?

How healthdirect can help you

healthdirect Symptom Checker

after hours GP helpline

National Coronavirus Helpline – page not valid

You’re not alone this World Bipolar Day, March 30

Sexual assault and rape

Just for kids: your feelings and mental health

Monitor your COVID symptoms

Feed Safe app

Get the answers to your postnatal depression questions

Child abuse

Mental health where to get help

Travel and other restrictions

Tasmania rural and remote health services

Mental health services — infographic

How to talk to someone about diabetes

Monitorate i vostri sintomi di COVID

Пратите своје симптоме ковида

Controle los síntomas de la COVID

Subaybayan ang iyong mga sintomas na dulot ng COVID

अपने COVID लक्षणों की निगरानी करें

Save The Date to Vaccinate app

Older people and COVID-19

How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms and who can have oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19

Worried about your memory or dementia?

Your baby and the first few weeks

Overcoming addiction

Life stage

Mental health helplines

Multicultural Health Connect

What care do I need?

How healthdirect can help you

healthdirect Symptom Checker

after hours GP helpline

National Coronavirus Helpline – page not valid

You’re not alone this World Bipolar Day, March 30

Sexual assault and rape

Just for kids: your feelings and mental health

Monitor your COVID symptoms

Feed Safe app

Get the answers to your postnatal depression questions

Child abuse

Mental health where to get help

Travel and other restrictions

Tasmania rural and remote health services

Mental health services — infographic

How to talk to someone about diabetes

Monitorate i vostri sintomi di COVID

Пратите своје симптоме ковида

Controle los síntomas de la COVID

Subaybayan ang iyong mga sintomas na dulot ng COVID

अपने COVID लक्षणों की निगरानी करें

Save The Date to Vaccinate app

Older people and COVID-19

How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms and who can have oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19

Worried about your memory or dementia?

Your baby and the first few weeks

Overcoming addiction

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