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Tuesday June 23 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, we have all been asked to stay at home to keep safe. Unfortunately, this means that people with disability could be more vulnerable than ever to violence, bullying and abuse. IDEAS has put together a list of organisations you can call for help, apps to support you and web resources to […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
The impacts of coronavirus, physical distancing and isolation has made many of us feel stressed, anxious and worried. It’s important to make sure you take care of your mental health during this time. We have put together a list of supports and services you can contact for help. Lifeline Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
Head to Health is a collaboration between the community, people with lived experience, the mental health sector, and the Australian Government Department of Health. You can find a range of resources on the Head to Health website about Mental health and COVID-19, including advice and tips for maintaining good mental health during this time and […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
COVID Connect is a free service from Australian Red Cross. It provides support to anyone who is feeling socially isolated during coronavirus. If you aren’t in regular contact with others, a Red Cross volunteer can call you for a friendly chat. You can ask for just one call or regular calls to help you feel […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
Beyond Blue is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes good mental health, aiming to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. Beyond Blue has set up the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. You can call 1800 512 348 to speak to one of their counsellors, 24 hours a day, […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
MindSpot is a free service for Australian adults who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression and low mood. They are funded by the Australian Government. You can call them on 1800 61 44 34 between 8am to 8pm (Sydney time), Monday to Friday and 8am to 6pm (Sydney time), Saturday. You can also find Coronavirus […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5–25. There are different ways to contact the Helpline for support. You can: call them on 1800 551 800 email them at counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au use WebChat. Right now, you can also find a guide to support you […]
Tuesday June 23 2020
Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services for people around Australia. There are different ways to contact Lifeline for support. You can: call them on 13 11 14 text them on 0477 131 114 between 6pm and midnight, 7 days a week use their online Crisis Support Chat between 7pm and midnight, 7 […]
Tuesday June 9 2020
The eSafety Commissioner has released new Easy English resources about technological abuse. The resources aim to support women with different levels of literacy, including women with intellectual disability. There are three Easy English resources: Being safe online explains how to stay safe online, how to protect your privacy, making friends online and how to get […]
Tuesday June 9 2020
The new Disability Support Toolkit is for frontline workers who support people with disability experiencing violence and abuse. People with disability are more likely to experience violence and abuse. They are also less likely to reach out for support. This Toolkit gives workers the tools and information they need to better support people with disability […]