Helpful External Resources

Moneysmart.gov.au

MoneySmart is an initiative by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). ASIC's free MoneySmart website has tips and tools to help you manage your money and seek support.

Financial Rights Legal Centre

Mob Strong Debt Help Tackles credit, debt and insurance matters for our First Nations Peoples. Contact the Mob Strong Debt Help line on free call 1800 808 488 (Mon. to Fri. 9.30am – 4.30pm).

Services Australia

Services Australia (Centrelink) Centrelink offices provide a range of services on behalf of Australian Government departments. In addition to providing financial assistance, Centrelink provides support services for families, the elderly, the sick or injured, people with disabilities, young and adult job seekers, recent immigrants, carers, people undertaking or planning to undertake study or training, the self-employed, retired people and people planning retirement, the bereaved, people recently separated or divorced and people in crisis.

National Debt Helpline (ndh.org.au)

If you live in Australia and need some extra support, there are community and government services that may be able to assist you. If you have suggestions or feedback on this directory, please share your thoughts with us here.

Lifeline Australia | Suicide Prevention

If you are in immediate danger, call 000 now for emergency services. Lifeline is for anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14 at night (6pm-midnight AEDT). Someone will connect you with a crisis service in your state or territory.

Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service

Kids Helpline is free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia.

Beyond Blue | 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention

Beyond Blue has information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Home | 1800RESPECT

1800 RESPECT is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Another Closet

Another Closet provides information for people in LGBTIQ+ relationships who are, or may be, experiencing domestic and family violence.

NTV

Men's Referral Service from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.

QLife

MoneySmart is an initiative QLife is a telephone and online counselling service for LGBTI individuals impacted by domestic and family violence.

Better Place Australia

Better Place Australia supports older people in resolving conflict and preventing elder abuse. Better Place Australia also provides a range of mediation and counselling services for families, as well as financial counselling.

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Offers a free service for anyone to raise their concerns about the quality of care or services being delivered to people receiving aged-care services subsidised by the federal government.

National Seniors Australia

National Seniors Australia connects Seniors to support services in their local area.

Australian Red Cross | Act for humanity

Australian Red Cross provides information about advocacy, relief and support services for vulnerable people in need and helps to connect migrants with essential support services.

RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service

Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) information and advice about refugee law and processes.

MensLine Australia

Mensline Australia telephone counselling service available 24/7 for men with relationship or family concerns.

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue 24 hour counselling for people seeking support for their mental health such as anxiety or depression.

National Disability Services (nds.org.au)

National Disability Services Australia's peak industry body for non-government disability service organisations. Collectively, 1,000 NDS members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability. Refer to their website for contact phone numbers in each state.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) a government scheme to ensure that people with a disability have the support they need.

Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement – Grief Australia

Australian Centre for Grief counselling services for people experiencing loss and grief nationwide.

Counselling Online

Counselling Online drug and alcohol related support and referrals to relevant state based counselling services.

Gambling Help Online

Gambling Help counselling, information and support for individuals and partners, families affected by gambling.

Palliative Care Australia

Palliative Care Australia improving the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness.

Healthdirect

Health Direct speak with a registered nurse or locate a general practitioner.

Capacity Australia – Supporting Decision Making Capacity

Capacity Australia provides free education and information sessions on advocacy services for vulnerable people and those with disabilities, such as rights and responsibilities within the aged- and community-care sectors.

Cancer Council | Support and Services

Cancer Council Australia A confidential service for anyone looking for cancer information or support. The line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia advocates for people living with all types of dementia, and for their families and carers. Provides support services, education and information.

CLCs Australia – Community Legal Centres Australia

National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) independent community legal centres that provide free and accessible legal and related services to everyone. State-based NACLC links are available on their website.

Services Australia

Department of Human Services information on Government initiatives and payments such as Centrelink, Medicare, Child Care, and Crisis Payments.

ASIC | National Credit Code

ASIC administers the National Credit Code, a single national consumer credit regime under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009, which applies to credit contracts entered into on or after 1 July 2010.

CreditSmart | Free Comprehensive Credit Reports

A free educational resource developed by the Australian Retail Credit Association (ARCA) to help Australians understand the Comprehensive Credit Reporting system, access their credit reports, and improve their credit health.

AFSA | Australian Financial Security Authority

The Australian Government agency responsible for administering and regulating the personal insolvency system, including bankruptcy and debt agreements, and providing trustee and information services to debtors and creditors.

ACCC

The ACCC promotes market competition for the benefit of consumers, businesses, and the community and ensures compliance with Australian competition and consumer protection laws.

ASIC | For Consumers

ASIC is an independent Government body responsible for regulating financial services, and consumer credit. Operating under the ASIC Act and the Corporations Act, ASIC's role is to maintain and improve the financial system, promote informed participation, administer the law efficiently, handle information effectively, provide public access to company information, and enforce compliance with the law.

OAIC

Are an independent agency who's primary functions is are privacy, freedom of information and government information policy. Our responsibilities include conducting investigations, reviewing decisions, handling complaints, and providing guidance and advice.

AFCA

AFCA's role is to assist consumers and small businesses to reach agreements with financial firms about how to resolve their complaints.

Illion

Illion are one of Australia's leading consumer credit bureaus providing unique data, software, analytics, and risk management solutions that play a crucial role in the region's financial ecosystem.

My Credit File | Check Your Credit Report & History

Equifax is Australia's leading and most comprehensive credit reporting company, providing consumers with their most complete credit report

Experian Australia

Experian is a leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to our clients around the world.