First Nations Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Services
First Nations Mental Health and Wellbeing Services and Support
This resource, developed by the Australian Government and Take Care of Yourself and Your Mob, brings together a range of culturally safe mental health and wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We encourage all clubs to keep this guide readily available so players, members, volunteers and families know where to turn if support is ever needed.
Culturally Safe Crisis Support
13YARN is a free, confidential 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. By calling 13 92 76, individuals can speak with a trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter in a culturally safe and understanding environment.
Domestic & Family Violence Support
1800RESPECT is a free, confidential 24/7 national support service for people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence. By calling 1800 737 732, individuals can access professional counselling, emotional support, safety planning and referrals to local support services.
Support After Suicide & Traumatic Loss
Thirrili provides free, culturally safe 24/7 support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities impacted by suicide or traumatic loss.
Their national postvention service offers emotional support, practical guidance and connection to local services to help people navigate grief and healing.
Call 1800 805 801 (24/7)
First Nations Suicide Prevention Resources
Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP) works to strengthen suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through culturally safe research, resources and best-practice guidance.
They share evidence-based tools, reports and community-led approaches to help organisations and communities respond to suicide in ways that respect culture and support wellbeing.
A Safe Place to Yarn
Moorditj Yarning is a culturally safe counselling and support service delivered by Relationships Australia WA for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The program provides a safe space to yarn about family and relationship concerns, grief and loss, stress, anger, domestic violence, and other wellbeing challenges, supporting individuals, couples and families.
Call 1300 364 277 to access support.
Find an Aboriginal Health Service Near You
This Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet resource provides an interactive map of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical services. It helps health professionals and community members to locate local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) and medical services across Australia, showing where culturally safe primary healthcare and support are available.
The map can be filtered by state and territory and includes details for organisations that are part of regional and national Aboriginal health networks.