Communities and Justice

Wellbeing websites and apps

Smiling Mind - external site  - Developed by psychologists and educators to support daily meditation and mindfulness practice.

MoodGYM - external site  - A cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based intervention, developed by the Australian National University, designed to prevent or reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Calm - external site  - A guided meditation app to help reduce stress, enhance wellbeing and support better sleep.

Mental health support services

Lifeline - external site  - provides assistance to all Australians experiencing a personal crisis. Lifeline has a 24 hour telephone crisis support and suicide prevention service.

Phone: 13 11 14 - external site

Beyondblue - external site  - aims to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and suicide. It provides a range of resources, support services and forums for those experiencing difficulty, as well as their parents, carers and friends.

Phone: 1300 224 636 - external site

Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health - external site  - is a NSW-based organisation committed to improving the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of rural and remote residents.

Blue Knot Helpline - external site  - provides support, education and resources for those who have experienced childhood trauma, as well as their carers and wider communities.

MensLine Australia - external site  - MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service specifically for men.

Phone: 1300 78 99 78 - external site

SANE Australia - external site   - provides access to mental health professionals, information and referrals. The SANE helpline and online chat is open weekdays from 10am to 10pm.

Phone: 1800 187 263 - external site

Black Dog Institute - external site  - provides information and resources for those with mental health difficulties, including PTSD, and clinical resources for care professionals.

ReachOut - external site  - provides information for young people experiencing mental health issues. This practical website has resources, tools and tips to support young people and their parents, carers and friends.

Culturally diverse support services

Transcultural Mental Health Centre - external site  - The Transcultural Mental Health Centre works with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, health professionals and organisations across NSW to provide mental health support.

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health - external site  - A platform for multicultural communities and care / health professionals to access culturally accessible resources, services and information.

STARTTS - external site  - NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) provides culturally relevant psychological treatment, support and community interventions to help people and communities who have experienced trauma.

Last updated:

17 Jan 2024