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Resources
National Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007 (9.30am – 4.30pm) or Live Chat at their website (9am – 8pm)
Financial Counselling Australia
Free Financial Assistance Salvos: Phone/Online Chat
Mob Strong Debt Helpline: 1800 808 488 (9:30am to 4:30pm)
↳ Free nationwide legal advice and financial counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Good Shepherd: No Interest Loan Schemes
Small Business Debt Helpline: 1800 413 828 (9am – 5.30pm)
1800RESPECT: Provides free counselling plus a support toolkit (via Text/Chat/Phone 24/7)
Leaving Violence Program: 18002LEAVE (1800 253 283)
↳ Features a one-off payment of up to $5,000 to help cover essentials like housing, school fees, and other costs associated with starting over. Available to eligible individuals, including those on temporary visas.
Services Australia: NILS/Crisis Payments
Ask Izzy: Directory for housing, food, money help, and more
Moneysmart: Budget planner, savings goals calculator, income tax calculator
Mental Health Resources
Beyond Blue: Provides free 24/7 brief and confidential counselling via phone call or Webchat | 📞: 1300 22 4636
Black Dog Institute: The Black Dog Institute provides a range of online resources and support programs regarding mental health.
Lifeline: Lifeline provides free anonymous 24/7 generalist counselling that does not discriminate. If you are experiencing a personal crisis, Lifeline can help. | 📞: 13 11 14
Relationships Australia: Relationship support and counselling services for individuals, families and communities. | 📞: 1300 364 277
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