Triple Zero (000) is Australia’s main emergency number for life threatening and time critical situations. If you are deaf or have a hearing and/or speech communication difficulty, you can use 108 with a TTY

Using other emergency numbers

Open Arms provides free and confidential, nation-wide counselling and support. Support is also available for relationship and family matters that can arise due to the unique nature of the military lifestyle.

Open Arms

Lifeline 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. The national charity’s online Crisis Support Chat service is also available every night at Lifeline Crisis Chat

Lifeline

Providing immediate 24/7 Crisis Support for veterans and their families in times of urgent need.

Wounded Heroes

Beyond Blue provides free and confidential support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention.

Beyond Blue

Bravery Trust is a national charity providing current and ex-serving members of the ADF with a financial safety net in time of hardship. They also offer financial counselling and financial education.

Bravery Trust

Providing support to partners and children of veterans in times of loss and grief with essential social, financial and developmental support families depend on each day.

Legacy

A Crisis Payment is a non-taxable, special payment to assist veterans and families in a time of crisis and financial hardship.

DVA Crisis Payment

1800RESPECT is a national domestic violence, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

1800RESPECT