Support Services
For additional services that you can go to for help, please see the following organisations that can support you, those you care about, and your community.
To report a crime or serious emergency visit our In an Emergency page.
HSNet You can find local support services in all areas of NSW to support yourself or people you know using HSNet. HSNet is a free website available to anyone looking for a service in NSW.
NSW Domestic Violence Line 1800 65 64 63 Provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence.
Link2home 1800 152 152 Support if someone is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Child Protection Helpline 13 21 11 Report your concern if a child is at risk of abuse, neglect or significant risk of harm.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 To report actual or suspected criminal information confidentially.
Police Assistance Line 131 444 To report a crime, or seek support for victims of crimes (aside from life threatening or time critical emergencies).
Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 National suicide prevention service crisis support.
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 . Mental Wellbeing Support Service.
Mensline 1300 78 99 78 Professional phone counselling and online support and information helpline for Australian men.
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Counselling helpline for anyone affected by suicide.
E-Safety and Online Materials
There are a number of websites and services that provide information about cyber and e-safety and appropriate online behaviour including;
Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner
NSW Department of Education’s Digital Citizenship website
NSW Department of Education’s Cyber safety resources
NSW Police Force’s Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety
Hate Speech/ Critical thinking:
eSafety Commissioner - online hate - support and advice
esafety Commissioner - Cyber abuse - suppport and advice
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Fact check: Determines accuracy of claims by politicians, public figures, advocacy groups and institutions engaged in the public debate.
COVID-19
Information and support:
NSW Government COVID-19 information
NSW Government COVID-19 translated resources
Health Direct COVID-19 support
Federal Government vaccination information
Federal Government vaccine helpline:
COVID-19 information for older Australians
COVID-19 Information for parents and carers
NSW Government Financial Support
Myth busting:
Federal Government COVID-19 myth busting and translated information on misinformation and truths about COVID-19
Mental Health:
Head to Health COVID-19 support
Beyond Blue COVID-19 Mental health helpline
Online safety/Staying Connected:
eSafety Commissioner - staying connected - support and advice
eSafety Commissioner - e- safety covid support
eSafety Commissioner e-safety for children
