Other Assistance

The largest and most established union and industry advocate for Australia's creative professionals.
Phone: 9333 0999
Website: www.meaa.org

Delivering a range of payments and services for people at times of major change.
Phone: 13 27 17
Website: www.centrelink.gov.au

Helping people with legal problems providing free face-to-face advice.
Phone: 1300 888 529
Website: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

For mental health in the Australian entertainment industry to be actively and openly addressed.
P. 03 9247 4838
www.entertainmentassist.org.au

Support Act offers a range of life-saving mental health and wellbeing programs, as well as evidence-based mental health resources for anyone working in the performing arts. The Wellbeing Helpline is staffed by experienced counsellors that can help with a range of issues, from mental health and wellbeing to career concerns, financial management and conflict resolution. The Helpline offers 12 free counselling sessions per person and appointments can generally be made to suit your needs. If you are struggling with your mental health or just need someone to talk to, please reach out and call the Wellbeing Helpline on 1800 959 500.
Email: admin@supportact.org.au
www.supportact.org.au

"Getting People Back on Their Feet"
www.missionaustralia.com.au
Phone: 02 9219 2000

Charles Chambers Court
11 Hunt Street, Surry Hills. 2010

www.beyondblue.org.au
Ph: 1300 224 636

• The Australian Health Directory lists health professionals, hospitals, health care products and services, support organisations and solutions for wellness and independence. It also has a national aged care directory that lists aged care homes offering several levels of accommodation and support
• Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare (ASPAH) – Holistic healthcare professionals experienced in working with people in the performing arts

• Australian Psychological Society - Find over 8,000 psychologists Australia wide, who are in private practice and provide services for a fee.
• The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Medicare rebates are available for up to ten individual and ten group allied mental health services per calendar year to patients with an assessed mental disorder who are referred by:

• A GP managing the patient under a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan; or
• Under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan; or
• A psychiatrist or paediatrician.

For more information, please refer to the Department of Health web site www.health.gov.au

The Cancer Council can help some people affected by cancer and their families with the cost of some emergency and living expenses.

Oral Health - NSW Health - NSW Government
Provides free dental services to eligible members of the public.

Requirements for adults and children to qualify for treatment are listed on the web site.

www.healthdirect.gov.au

Is a single entry point to quality information from leading health information providers, including peak health organisations, government agencies and educational and research institutions, as well as providing access to services, and an increasing number of online specific programs and tools on a 24 hour basis

http://www.mydr.com.au/

Covers medical conditions, gives information on nutrition and exercise, and has a large library of online health tools and calculators to help you manage your health. myDr also allows you to search for healthcare professionals and patient support groups in your area.

www.counsellingonline.org.au - Provides phone and online counselling

https://www.healthshare.com.au - Provides 24/7 online chat with a qualified Australian therapist. Anytime, anywhere. The first week is free.

www.reachout.com - A collection of health and wellbeing apps endorsed by health professionals and reviewed by young people.

Providing support for families, carers and children with a range of services from workshops, counselling and child support advice.
www.mychild.gov.au/families-carers/support

Assisting people experiencing poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse mental health issues and a number of other social issues.
www.vinnies.org.au

Providing an extensive range of social and humanitarian services for people in crisis or in need of help or shelter.
www.salvos.org.au
Ph: 13 SALVOS (13 72 58)

A national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
www.lifeline.org.au
Ph: 13 11 14

www.aa.org.au

http://na.org.au/
Ph: 1300 652 820

Free telephone counselling
1300 659 467

Counselling for men of all ages.
1300 78 99 78

• ACT – 1800 629 354 FREE – Mental Health Triage Service
• NSW – 1800 011 511 FREE – Mental Health Line
• NT – 08 8999 4988 – Top End Mental Health Service

screensafety.com.au  

www.theshowmustgoon.com.au

Resources on APDG Website

artswellbeingcollective.com.au

Domestic Violence NSW (DVNSW) is the peak body for specialist domestic and family violence services in New South Wales.
https://www.dvnsw.org.au/get-involved/help-and-support