Contacts
13YARN
13YARN provides free and confidential crisis support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You can contact 13YARN from any mobile or pay phone anywhere in Australia 24/7 to talk to a crisis supporter.
13YARN
Aboriginal Quitline
First Nations people can contact the Aboriginal Quitline for help to quit smoking. Call the hotline and ask to speak to an Aboriginal counsellor or request a callback. You can call between 8 am and 8 pm Monday to Friday, or visit their website any time, for culturally safe advice.
Quit Victoria
Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre
Visit this website for information and current research on reducing the harmful use of alcohol and other drugs in First Nations communities.
Edith Cowan University
Alliance for Forgotten Australians (AFA)
This organisation advocates for people known as Forgotten Australians. They experienced institutional or out-of-home care as children and young people in the last century in Australia. Anyone who has suffered any abuse while in 'care' can contact Alliance for Forgotten Australians (AFA) for support.
Alliance for Forgotten Australians
Alternative access to bowel screening kits
To increase bowel cancer screening rates, healthcare providers can now bulk order kits to issue to eligible patients during an appointment. Contact us to learn more about the alternative access to kits model.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Brother to Brother
The Brother to Brother crisis line provides phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons.
Brother to Brother
Cancer Learning
Cancer Learning is an online learning platform that offers self-directed learning material for health professionals working in cancer care. The information is also available to students and anyone interested in cancer care.
Cancer Australia
Comprehensive Primary Health Care Sustainability Advisory Committee contact
Email the secretariat if you have any questions about the Comprehensive Primary Health Care Sustainability Advisory Committee.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Find and Connect Support Services
This service helps to connect people who have experienced institutional 'care' in Australia with resources about orphanages, children's homes and other institutions. Forgotten Australians can contact this service to access support from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm in all states and territories.
Find and Connect Support Services
First Nations Aged Care Governance Group (FNACGG)
The First Nations Aged Care Governance Group (FNAGG) advises the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing on healthy ageing and aged care reform for First Nations people.
First Nations Health Funding Transition Advisory Group (FNHFTAG) contact
We established the First Nations Health Funding Transition Advisory Group (FNHFTAG) to guide the work of the First Nations Health Funding Transition Program. Contact the FNHFTAG for further information about the program.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
First Nations health workforce contact
Contact us with questions about our work to support the First Nations health workforce.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Health Services Data Advisory Group (HS DAG) secretariat
Contact the secretariat if you have questions about the work of the Health Services Data Advisory Group (HS DAG).
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
healthdirect helpline
Call this number to speak to a registered nurse about your health concerns. It can help if you're not sure if you should see a doctor or manage your condition at home. The healthdirect helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Healthdirect Australia
Implementation Plan Advisory Group secretariat
Contact the secretariat if you have questions about the Implementation Plan Advisory Group (IPAG) or its working group (IPWG).
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Indigenous bloodborne viruses and sexually transmissible infections contact
Contact us for enquiries about our work on reducing bloodborne viruses and sexually transmissible infections among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Indigenous primary health care policy contact
Contact us with queries related to Health's Indigenous primary health care policies and programs.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Indigenous reporting contact
Email us with questions or comments about Health's Indigenous data collections. This includes updates to the national Key Performance Indicators and Online Services Report.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner
Ms Andrea Kelly is the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner. She is advocating for culturally safe trauma-aware and healing informed aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Knowmore
Survivors of child abuse can contact Knowmore for independent legal advice and support. Their free advice line is available for anyone to call Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Knowmore
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan contact
Contact us with questions, comments, or feedback on the refreshed National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national authority on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care. See their website for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander–focused news, information, links and contacts.
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
National Indigenous Australians Agency
The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is committed to improving the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Visit their website for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander–focused news, information, links and contacts.
National Indigenous Australians Agency
National Trachoma Surveillance and Reporting Unit
Contact the National Trachoma Surveillance and Reporting Unit at the Kirby Institute for more information about trachoma reporting and surveillance.
Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales
Quality Assurance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Medical Services (QAAMS) program
Contact the Quality Assurance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Medical Services (QAAMS) program regarding diabetes testing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Quality Assurance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Medical Services
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