For the cost of a local call, the beyondblue info line provides callers with access to information and referral to relevant services for depression and anxiety related matters. 

Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service, specifically designed for young people aged between 5 and 25. The service aims to empower young people by assisting them to develop options, identify and understand the consequences of a particular course of action, facilitate more productive relationships with family and friends, and provide information on local support services. Kids Help Line counsellors are fully qualified professionals who undergo additional accredited training at Kids Help Line. 

Phone: 1800 55 1800  

Website: www.kidshelp.com.au 

Lifeline is a crisis line for people to call when they are feeling distressed. Lifeline's services operate from 60 locations nationally, with a presence in every State and Territory within Australia. 

Phone: 13 11 14 

Website: www.lifeline.org.au 

Reach Out is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times and find ways to boost their own mental health and wellbeing. The aim of the service is to improve young people's mental health and wellbeing by building skills and providing information, support and referrals in ways we know work for young people. 

Website: au.reachout.com 

CounsellingOnline is a service where you can communicate with a professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern, using text-interaction.  This service is free for anyone seeking help with their own drug use or the drug use of a family member, relative or friend. Counselling Online is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across Australia. 

Telephone Free call: 1800 888 236 (Counselling) 

Email: counsellingonline@turningpoint.org.au 

ADIS provides support, information, advice, crisis counselling and referral to services in NSW. 

You can call ADIS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 

Phone: 9361 8000 (Sydney) 

or free call: 1800 422 599 (For NSW regional and rural callers) 

Family Drug Support assists families throughout Australia to deal with alcohol and drug issues in a way that strengthens relationships and achieves positive outcomes. 

Phone: 1300 368 186 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) 

Offers further information about drug use and finding assistance.

Website: www.health.nsw.gov.au 

Further external student support contacts:

Barranggirra provides end to end support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners through culturally appropriate mentoring to ensure successful retention and completion of training and improved post-training employment outcomes.

Contact Us Our team will help you every step of the way and will assist you with everything that you need to complete your training. 

Phone: 02 5858 4597 

Email: barranggira@yilabara.org.au 

Website: www.yilabara.org.au