Disability Royal Commission Counselling and Support

If you have experienced or witnessed someone being hurt, treated badly or taken advantage of, or you or someone you know is thinking of telling their story to the Disability Royal Commission, you may feel that you need support. We provide emotional support, referrals or information.

We are independent of the Disability Royal Commission and we are also independent of government

All calls are confidential.

We are independent of the Disability Royal Commission and we are also independent of government

All calls are confidential.

Mental Health Emergency Response Line

Mental health emergency services
There is a range of mental health services available to provide support and immediate response to people in crisis or in need of urgent medical care.

National Counselling and Referral Service

If you have experienced or witnessed someone being hurt, treated badly or taken advantage of, or you or someone you know is thinking of telling their story to the Disability Royal Commission, you may feel that you need support. We provide emotional support, referrals or information.

MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime. We provide single session services to all callers and online counselling users; and multi-session services to eligible clients.

Kidsline

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Suicide Callback

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue offers brief support, provide information and advice, and point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need. Beyond Blue also has online chat and forums.

Lifeline

Lifeline provides confidential crisis support that is accessible 24 hours a day. We encourage any person in Australia who is contemplating suicide, experiencing emotional distress, or caring for someone in crisis to call or text Lifeline.

Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion, our trained crisis supporters are ready to listen, support, and help you work through what’s on your mind.