FIND HELP
If you are searching for immediate help following a traumatic event,
your GP is a good place to start. He or she can refer you to the right service or practitioner.
Australian helplines and websites
In Victoria:
Phoenix Australia (Trauma Recovery)
3/161 Barry Street, Carlton VIC, 3053
Phone:(03) 9035 5599
24-hour help lines and online support
Lifeline
13 11 14 (24h/7 counselling and referrals)
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service
1 800 737 732 / www.respect.org.au (online counselling available)
Kids helpline
1800 55 1800 (free call)
or www.kidshelp.com.au (online counselling available)
MensLine Australia
1300 789 978 or mensline.org.au (online and video counselling available)
VVCS – Veterans and Veteran’s Families Counselling Service
1800 011 046 (local call)