Contacts
Lived Experience Section
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Our Lived Experience Section can provide more information about the National Mental Health Lived Experience Peak Bodies project.
Lived Experience Section
Medicare Mental Health
Service
Medicare Mental Health provides mental health information, services and support for yourself or someone you care about. Visit the website, or call us between 8:30 am and 5 pm weekdays (except public holidays).
Medicare Mental Health
Phone number
MensLine Australia
Service
MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns. Men can contact them for free professional support from anywhere in Australia 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
MensLine Australia
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Officials Group contact
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Contact us for more information about the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Officials Group.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Mental Health Australia
Organisation
Mental Health Australia is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector.
Mental Health Australia
Mental Health Carers Australia
Organisation
Mental Health Carers Australia is the national peak body representing mental health carers, family and kin. The organisation advocates for the wellbeing and promotion of mental health carer needs, and represents the voice of carers on national mental health issues.
Mental Health Online
Service
Mental Health Online provides free online services and programs for people experiencing mental distress. Services include self-assessment, self-help and online professional support.
Swinburne University of Technology
Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Expert Advisory Panel contact
Committee or group
Contact for further information on the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Expert Advisory Panel. This mission is funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Mindframe
Organisation
Mindframe supports safe media reporting, portrayal and communication about suicide, mental ill-health, alcohol and other drugs.
Everymind
National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC)
Organisation
An initiative of the Australian Government dedicated to developing and implementing a nationally consistent, evidence-based system of care for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
National Mental Health Commission (NMHC)
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
The National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) aims to give mental health and suicide prevention national attention, to influence reform and to help people live contributing lives by reporting, advising and collaborating.
National Mental Health Consumer Alliance
Organisation
The National Mental Health Consumer Alliance is the national peak body representing the voice and lived experience of all mental health consumers on national issues.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy team
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Contact the team for information about the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support contact
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Contact us for more information about the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program.
National Suicide Prevention Trial contact
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Contact us for more information about the National Suicide Prevention Trial.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Open Arms – Veterans and families counselling
Service
Open Arms provide mental health and wellbeing support for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families. You can contact them anytime for crisis support – they're available 24 hours a day.
Open Arms
PANDA
Organisation
PANDA supports individuals and families to help them recover from perinatal anxiety and depression.
PANDA
PartnerSPEAK
Service
PartnerSPEAK provides advocacy and support for non-offending partners, family members, friends, or anyone who is affected by a person's involvement in child sexual abuse and child exploitation material. You can contact their Peerline via phone, online chat or community forum for support.
PartnerSPEAK
Prime Minister’s National Suicide Prevention Adviser or Taskforce contact
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Contact the National Mental Health Commission with any general enquiries about suicide prevention.
National Mental Health Commission (NMHC)
Psychosocial support contact
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Contact us if you have questions about our psychosocial support programs and initiatives.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
QLife
Service
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. QLife's phone service and webchat is open every day from 3 pm to 9pm (local time) across Australia.
QLife
R U OK?
Organisation
R U OK? is a prevention charity that aims to start life-changing conversations to create a more connected world.
R U OK?
ReachOut
Service
Visit the ReachOut website for help and support on mental health issues for young people. Information is also available for parents and schools.
ReachOut
Relationships Australia
Service
Relationships Australia promotes the importance of respectful, healthy relationships. Anyone can call them or visit their website to access relationship support services for issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental illness and more.
Relationships Australia
Rural Financial Counselling Service contact
Service
Contact the Rural Financial Counselling Service if you need help dealing with financial hardship. They can refer you to relevant professional services such as accountants, agricultural advisers, education or counselling services. This service is for farmers, fishing or forestry businesses.
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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