Useful Links and Services
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Victorian Inclusive Practioners: www.vicinclusivepractitioners.com. A list of other LGBTIQ friendly practioners in Victoria.
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Lifeline www.lifeline.org.au 13 11 14
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Gay and Lesbian Switchboard call Melbourne: (03) 9663 2939 or Region (Vic & Tas) 1800 184 527 or visit their website: www.switchboard.org.au.
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QLife LGBTI counselling and referral service call 1800 184 527 or visit their website www.qlife.org.au
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Transgender Victoria. Visit their website www.transgendervictoria.com
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Suicide Helpline 1300 651 251 www.suicideline.org.au. Information on why a person becomes suicidal, helping someone who is suicidal, what to do in an emergency and how to cope with a death by suicide.
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SANE Australia www.sane.org. Mental health-related information, tips, links and online help.
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Beyond Blue www.BeyondBlue.org.au. Information on depression and anxiety, its treatment, fact sheets and links.
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ADAVIC (The Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria) www.adavic.org.au. Information about Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Agoraphobia, Generalised Anxiety and Depression, and support services.
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National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service www.1800respect.org.au
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Disability Services Australia www.dsa.org.au. Information on the rights of people with disabilities.
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Touchbase Information and support services for the LGBTIQ community www.touchbase.org.au​
In crisis now?
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If you or someone you know is in crisis now contact your local CAT team or present to your closest Emergency Department.
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If you have imminent safety concerns about yourself or someone you know contact 000.