Finding the right health support depends on whether you need immediate medical advice, mental health care, or help navigating the healthcare system.
Immediate Medical & Crisis Support
- Emergency: Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies.
- Nurse Advice (Non-Emergency): Call 1300 60 60 24 (NURSE-ON-CALL in Victoria) for expert advice 24/7.
- Crisis Support: Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Mental Health Support
- General Mental Health: Access free, confidential support through Medicare Mental Health by calling 1800 595 212 (8:30am–5:00pm weekdays) or visiting a local centre without a referral.
- Anxiety & Depression: Beyond Blue provides 24/7 support at 1300 22 4636 and free NewAccess mental health coaching.
- Youth (Ages 12-25): Contact headspace at 1800 650 890 or Kids Helpline (Ages 5-25) at 1800 55 1800.
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People: Call 13 YARN on 13 92 76 for 24/7 culturally safe crisis support.
Finding Local Health Services
Service Finder: Use the healthdirect Service Finder to locate GPs, pharmacies, and specialists near you.
Community Health: For low-cost allied health (podiatry, dental, dietitians) in Victoria, contact providers like cohealth or Better Health Network.
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