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

Phone: 13 11 14

Text line: 0477 13 11 14

Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/

A national network of organisations who have come together to address the growing problem of loneliness in people living in Australia. Visit for research on loneliness as well as tips and guides to help you navigate and reconnect.

Website: https://endingloneliness.com.au/resources/

The Loneliness Lab is a global collective of people and organisations on a mission to design connection into the places where we live, work and play.

Website: https://www.lonelinesslab.org/

Offering a variety of judgement-free support services, including alcohol and other drugs, aged care, disasters and emergencies, financial, housing, employment, homelessness and more.

Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/

A range of programs for young people, their families and the community. TSA welcomes all people, regardless of race, gender, status, or sexual orientation. TSA understands that a safe space for growth is created when people feel believed in, valued, listened to and respected.

Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/youth-services/

Men’s Shed aim to promote, advance, and support an effective and sustainable Men’s Shed movement by bringing men together enabling them to lead a positive lifestyle while strengthening communities.

Australian Website: https://mensshed.org/

UK Website: https://menssheds.org.uk/

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.

Phone: 1300 78 99 78

Website: https://mensline.org.au/

QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

Phone: 1800 184 527

Website: https://qlife.org.au/

‍13YARN is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line funded by the Australian Government with the support of Lifeline and developed in collaboration with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia. It is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Phone: 13 92 76

Website: https://www.13yarn.org.au/

Designed with – and specifically for – young people, ReachOut is 100% online, anonymous and confidential, and lets young people connect on their terms. From one-to-one peer support and moderated online communities to tips, stories and resources, ReachOut offers a wide range of support options that allow young people to engage in the ways they want to when they want to.

Website: https://au.reachout.com/

SCARF helps refugee entrants to build a sense of belonging and navigate the practical and personal challenges of starting a new life in Australia.

Phone: (02) 4229 7566

Website: https://www.scarfsupport.org.au/

The Safe Haven initiative provides a calm, culturally sensitive and non-clinical alternative to hospital emergency departments, for people experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts. Safe Havens are staffed by peer-support workers and other mental health professionals. There are Safe Havens throughout NSW. Find your nearest one.

Website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/towardszerosuicides/Pages/safe-haven.aspx

Women Illawarra provides a range of Domestic & Family Violence support services for women, including information, referral, resources, support groups, community health and court support.

Phone: (02) 4228 1499

Website: https://www.womenillawarra.org.au/

Lonely Together founder and artist, Tessa Blencowe provides individual and couples counselling both in-person and online. Tessa can support you through a wide variety of challenges, including loneliness, isolation, career, relationships, identity, stress, change, self-esteem, grief and loss.

Phone: (02) 4210 5921

Website: https://tessacounselling.com