MENTAL HEALTH 24/7 crisis services
- Lifeline 13 11 14 (text and chat also available)
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 (online chat and video chat also available)
- Beyond Blue1300 224 636 or 24/7 online chat
- MensLine Australia 1300 789 978 (video and online chat also available)
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 (web chat also available)
- 1800 Respect 1800 737 732 (text, video and online chat also available)
- 13 YARN– 13 92 76 – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- 1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255) a confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services to Queenslanders.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT
- I need help now | Head to Health lists and links to services 1800 595 212
- Crisis Support Space – walk-in-centre Ground floor A Block, Cairns Hospital 1300 642 255
- Lifeline Farmer to Farmer on 1800 936 229(business hours)
- Rural Aid free counselling and wellbeing mental health program 1300 175 594 (Counselling intake line Mon-Fri 9-4)
WEBSITES and RESOURCES
- How to get help | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
- SANE Australia – leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues in Australia and for the families and friends that support them
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Mental Health and Wellbeing on the Land guide
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Regional community support services can assist individuals and their families who experience financial and emotional hardship due to an unforeseen event.
- Mossman Support Services 07 4098 2836
- Port Douglas Community Services Network 07 4099 5518
RURAL FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICES
The Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS), offers free, impartial and confidential financial counselling for your small business, agribusiness and free business wellness coaching for your small or rural business.
Contact the Rural Financial Counsellor jillian@rfcsnq.com.au
or the Business Wellness Coach thelma@rfcsnq.com.au
SUPPORT FOR GROWERS
- Department of Agriculture and Fisheries agricultural economists can help producers assess the costs and benefits of different management practices and systems. Contact 13 25 23.
- Sustainability loans are available through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority qrida.qld.gov.au/program/sustainability-loan
- Low-cost loans available through the Regional Investment Corporation to assist with investment in farm businesses ric.gov.au/loans
- Australian Government’s Farm Household Allowance (FHA) provides assistance to farming families experiencing financial hardship for any reason. To discuss eligibility Farmer Assistance Hotline on 132 316 (8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday).
