Further resources for participants

Sometimes detailing personal experiences in a research survey may mean that you would like to talk further about some of the issues you are confronted with. There are national and state/territory based organisations that can provide support for a range of issues.

Emergency immediate assistance Dial 000 (if in Australia)

If you would like to talk to someone about your options for safety, your relationship, or any other concerns, visit the 1800 RESPECT website page which has details for specialist support services in each Australian state and territory, or you may like to contact one of the following national services by phone.  

• 1800 RESPECT: 24hr National Sexual Assault & Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service: 1800 737 732

• Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277

• Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24 hrs)

• DirectLine - Drug Counselling & Information: 1800 888 236 (24hrs)

• Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292 (Victoria only)

• PANDA National Helpline (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression): 1300 726 306

• Quitline: 13 78 48

• Headspace: www.headspace.org.au

• Nurse on Call: 24hr phone service that provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse: Ph. 1800 60 60 24

• ReachOut: Online mental health service for young people in Australia: https://au.reachout.com

• Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health: Supporting health and wellbeing for migrant and refugee women. Ph: (03) 9418 0999 or FREECALL 1800 656 421

• QLife: Sexuality, health, wellbeing and relationship advice for LGBTQI people. Ph 1800 184 527 or webchat

You can also visit our HELP page.