Kingston District Council believes in fostering an active and engaged community, that is healthy, resilient and is provided with a range of opportunities and resources that supports wellbeing and social inclusion.
Medicare Mental Health
Medicare Mental Health services provide free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support for anyone in Australia.
Anyone can use these services, even if you have never reached out for mental health support before. You don’t need a referral or appointment.
Depending on your preferences, you can access Medicare Mental Health services by:
- Visiting a local Medicare Mental Health Centre or Kids Hub (formerly ‘Head to Health Kids’) for face-to-face support
- Calling 1800 595 212 to speak with a trained professional for advice and connection to appropriate supports.
Medicare Mental Health is not a crisis service. If you need urgent help, call 000 or access crisis support services.
More information can be found here.
Beyond Blue
Talk to a counsellor
Beyond Blue's free telephone and online counselling service is open 24/7 for everyone in Australia.
No matter who you are, or how you're feeling, reach out to Beyond Blue's free counselling services for support – they'll point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need.
Get free, confidential counselling (local call costs apply). Phone: 1300 224 636.
More information can be found here.
Lifeline Australia
Lifeline is a national charity providing Australians who are experiencing emotional distress access to 24-hour crisis support, suicide prevention, mental health, and domestic and family violence prevention services.
For more than 60 years, Lifeline has been a leader in advocating for an Australia free of suicide. Lifeline exists to ensure that no person in Australia has to face their toughest moments alone.
Lifeline's experience has shown that it is through connection that we can find hope. That’s why they are available 24 hours a day to listen without judgement to anyone in Australia who is feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or experiencing a crisis. Each year, Lifeline receives over one million contacts to our crisis support services.
Lifeline's 13 11 14 crisis support service is available 24/7. Anyone in Australia can speak to a trained crisis supporter over the phone at any time - Call 13 11 14.
If life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000).
More information can be found here.
National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline
The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction.
Call 1800 250 015.
More information can be found here.
Kids Helpline
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.
Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available anytime and for any reason. There here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any time. Any reason. No problem is too big or too small.
Free call - Phone 1800 55 1800.
More information can be found here.
Emerging Minds
Emerging Minds has been dedicated to the mental health and emotional wellbeing of Australian infants, children and families for over 20 years. Emerging Minds Families is a growing suite of resources for parents and families looking for information and support regarding infant and child mental health.
Developed in collaboration with family members with lived experience, practitioners and using the latest research, Emerging Minds Families is all about offering practical and trustworthy information for families to use directly or for practitioners to share and use with the parents and families they work with.
More information can be found here.
13 YARN
If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, 13 YARN encourage you to connect with them on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
This is your story; your journey and 13 YARN will take the time to listen. No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. They’re here for you. Free and confidential service available 24/7 from any mobile or pay phone.
More information can be found here.
Q Life
The QLife family includes hundreds of highly experienced staff and volunteers Australia-wide. If you're looking to connect with someone to explore what's going on in your life, QLife is available to chat and to take your call from 3pm-9pm each day.
QLife also welcomes contact from people who may not be LGBTIQ+ but who want to talk about someone else they care about.
Call 1800 184 527 - 3PM to 9PM, every day.
More information can be found here.
I Farm Well
I Farm Well is here to help farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day, regardless of the circumstances they face.
I Farm Well's free wellbeing resources have been designed based on what Australian farmers have said they want and what research shows will help.
Their mission is to equip farmers with new tools that reduce the negative impact that stressful situations have on their lives, so they have more time and energy to focus on the things that make them happy.
More information can be found here.
Rural Business Support
If you’re a farmer, fisher, forester, rural landowner or small business owner in South Australia or the Northern Territory, you don’t have to work through pressure or uncertainty on your own.
Rural Business Support offers a range of free and independent services across both regions, that help you understand your financial position, make sense of what’s happening and explore practical options for your business and family.
Their support is confidential, non-judgemental and tailored to your situation, working alongside you at a pace that feels manageable.
Free call - 1800 836 211.
More information can be found here.