Support services
Support services are available for people involved in our processes.
Listed below for practitioners and the public are independent support services in the following groups:
Practitioners who have had a concern raised about them are encouraged to contact their insurer, professional association or legal adviser for guidance and support.
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Practitioner support services
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Medical practitioner support
Doctors and medical students in all states and territories can access a wide range of tailored support services through a national network of doctors’ health advisory and referral services.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Dental practitioner support
1800 377 700
Dental Practitioner Support is a 24/7 national independent support service for all dental practitioners and dental students experiencing health and wellbeing issues.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Nurse & Midwife Support
1800 667 877
Nurse & Midwife Support is a 24/7 national independent support service for nurses, midwives and students of nursing and midwifery experiencing health and wellbeing issues.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Pharmacists' Support Service
1300 244 910
7 days — 8am to 11pm (AEDT)
Pharmacists' Support Service is a national independent health and wellbeing support service for pharmacists, pharmacy interns and students of pharmacy.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Support for all professions
The Essential Network (TEN) for Health Professionals is designed by health professionals, for health professionals, and provides support to navigate burnout and maintain good mental health.
General support services
GENERAL SUPPORT
13YARN
13 92 76
13YARN is a 24/7 national service offering confidential support with a trained Lifeline Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter for First Nations people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
GENERAL SUPPORT
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
GENERAL SUPPORT
Black Dog
The Black Dog Institute website has information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.
GENERAL SUPPORT
Headspace
1800 650 890
Headspace has a free online and phone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25, and their families, going through a tough time.
GENERAL SUPPORT
Lifeline
13 11 14
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
GENERAL SUPPORT
MensLine
1300 78 9978
MensLine Australia is a professional phone and online support and information service for Australian men.
GENERAL SUPPORT
MindSpot Clinic
1800 61 44 34
MindSpot Clinic is an online and phone clinic offering free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.
GENERAL SUPPORT
QLife
1800 184 527
Qlife is a national service which provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral from 3pm to midnight, every day.
GENERAL SUPPORT
SANE Australia
1800 18 7263
SANE Australia provides information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help for carers.
GENERAL SUPPORT
Support After Suicide
(03) 9421 7640
Support after Suicide provides information, resources, counselling and group support to those bereaved by suicide. Also education and professional development to health, welfare and education professionals.
Translation and accessibility services
Translating and Interpreting Service
13 14 50
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.
National Relay Service
133 677
The National Relay Service provides service access for deaf and hearing impaired people.
Vision Australia
1300 84 74 66
Vision Australia supports people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose.