Useful Websites
Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Aims to transform Australia’s approach to supporting children’s and young people’s mental health in early learning services and schools, from early years to 18.
Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
A translational research institute that aims to reduce the incidence of mental illness and the stigma around it, to actively reduce suicide rates and empower everyone to live the most mentally healthy lives possible.
Works with all carers regardless of their age, location, life-stage or circumstances.
A practical online resource to support safe and effective community discussions about suicide.
Provides online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12-25 and their families and friends.
National Youth Mental Health Foundation.
Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 - 25.
Telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns.
Online mental health organisation for young people and their parents, offering practical support, tools and tips.
Supporting the mental health of Australians affected by complex mental illness.
Delivering national leadership for the meaningful reduction of suicide in Australia.
A nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
Information, resources and support for people bereaved by suicide; as well as education and professional development to health, welfare and education professionals
Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, health professionals and partner organisations across NSW to support good mental health.
Confidential information, counselling and support service open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
Youth Specific
Lifeline Australia - Issues for Young People
Headspace - Identifying Risk Factors and Warning Signs for Suicide
Preventing Youth Suicide (Video)
Useful Apps
Beyond Blue
The Check-in App - Designed for people who want to check in with a friend but are concerned about saying the wrong thing or making the situation worse.
Beyond Now Suicide Safety Planning App - helps you stay safe if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, feelings or crisis.
South Western Sydney PHN and One Door Mental Health
Recovery Point App - Recovery Point provides mental health information specific to South Western Sydney (Bankstown, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee).
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
Operation Life Mobile App - Designed to help those at risk deal with suicidal thoughts and is recommended to be used with the support of a clinician.