Support services available 

If your family needs any support there is help available locally through Monash Council's FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICES

There are a variety of services available in our community

to help you and your family manage this challenging time.

www.monash.vic.gov.au/community-information

Maternal and Child Health Advisory Line

13 22 29 (24 hours)

MCH App free from app stores for child health tips and advice on your phone.

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service.

Kids Helpline

1800 551 800

(24 hours)

www.kidshelpline.com.au

Free phone & online counseling for kids, teens, young adults, parents and carers.

DirectLine

1800 888 236

(24 Hours)

Alcohol and drug counseling and referral.

Lifeline

13 11 14 (24 hours)

Crisis support and suicide prevention.

Elder Abuse Helpline

1300 368 821

Parentline

13 22 89

(8am-midnight)

Counselling and support for parents and carers every day of the year, including public holidays.

Beyond Blue Support Service

1300 22 4636

Mental health support services.

Headspace

1800 650 890

Youth mental health service for 12-25 year olds.

Suicide Support Line

1300 651 251

MensLine Australia

1300 789 978

Telephone & online counselling service for men.

Wavecare Counselling 9560 6722

Telehealth consultation & counselling available for referred clients.

Health Services

Monash Health – COVID-19 Screening Clinic

1800 675 398

monashhealth.org/patients-visitors/coronavirus#screening-clinics

Check website for further instructions before attending the clinic.