Emergency Assistance
Triple zero (ooo) for life-threatening emergencies
(Check if you need to dial a number before dialling an external line, if at work)
Veterinary Support
Psychological and Wellness
Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)
‘The AVA, champions the veterinary community, advances professional excellence, fosters connectivity, and delivers exceptional member experiences to achieve its vision of a thriving profession’.
Psychological support -AVA Counselling Service
AVA Thrive
Veterinary Nurse Council of Australia (VNCA)
The VNCA is a not-for-profit professional association for Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Technologists. The VNCA provides great resources for its members, such as a wellness hub, member assistance program, resources and a mental health ambassador.
VNCA EAP Counselling helpline
VNCA
Stress Management Techniques
EMS1 Breathing Techniques
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Talk with a counsellor 24/7, wellbeing plans, anxiety and depression indicator
Lifeline 13 11 14, a 24/7 phone helpline and fact sheets
CALD-Lifeline Services
13 Yarn 13 92 76 First Nations People Support
Mental Healthcare Plan Australia
Access free psychologist sessions by referral from your general practitioner.
Your Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) at work.
Emergencies and disasters
Red Cross
After the Emergency A book to help kids cope with emergencies.
Coping After a Crisis
Reunification
Reunite Register: Register.Find.Reunite
Reunification with people and letting people know you are safe.
The Red Cross is the officially recognised organisation for reunification in Australia. You can also advise people that you are safe on Facebook. Use the Red Cross first.
Recovery
Recover- National Emergency Management Agency
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
CALD-Lifeline Services
Translating and Interpreting Services-National
Key organisations for working with culturally and linguistically diverse families
Multicultural Services Centre of Western Australia
Disability and Different Ability
Disability Gateway
The Disability Gateway helps people with disability, their families and carers find the information, services and support they need in Australia.
National Relay Service
Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence
Health Direct Australia
Domestic and Family Violence Support Services
1800RESPECT- 1800 737 732
Animal Support
RSPCA Pets in Crisis
Safe Pets Safe Families
Drug and Substance Abuse Support Services
Drug and Substance Abuse Support help links
First Nations
13 Yarn 13 92 76 First Nations People Support
First Nations Support Services- Human Rights Commission
Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities
AMRRIC Resources
Fair Work Ombudsman First Nations
Access to information such as taking time off for Sorry Business, the importance of cultural, family and kinship obligations and significant cultural events including NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week and local and regional events from a Fair Work perspective.
Health Advice and Information
Health Direct
Advice, symptom checker, find a health service and information.
LGBTQIA+
REACHOUT
Wondering what help is available for LGBTQIA+ young people in Australia? There are many state-based and nationwide services ready to answer your questions and get you the support you need.
Men at Work
https://mensline.org.au/
MensLine Australia offers free professional phone and online counselling to men across Australia 24 hours a day. Our experienced counsellors are here to listen, understand, and provide support for a range of issues, including: suicide prevention, men’s mental health, including anxiety and depression, relationship problems, anger management, coping strategies, grief and loss and loneliness and isolation, parenting and stress.
Parents at Work
Parents and Families at Work, Fair Work Ombudsman
Veterinary Social Services
Cherished Pets Foundation (Based in Ocean Grove, VIC)
Veterinary and Community Care Charity (WA-based)
Supporting socially hearted veterinary practice for animal custodians experiencing vulnerabilities, to improve the health and well-being of animals and all who care for them.
WA Pet Project
Spay It Forward Project, Resources for Pet Guardians and more.
Women and Females at Work
Breastfeeding Friendly Workplaces (BFW)
BFW aims to remove the workplace as a barrier to breastfeeding by creating work environments with the space, time and supportive culture necessary to support breastfeeding employees.
Australian Menopause Society
Access AMS doctors and healthcare practitioners to assist with peri menopause and menopause. Posters are also available to pin up at work. As a female-dominated sector, recognising the impact that hormonal health can have on personal and work life is important; there is a continuum between both.
See Dr Mary Claire Haver’s ‘The Pause Life’ to access her social platforms and learning materials.
Work
Fair Work Australia
Information on agreements, awards, decisions, unfair dismissal, bullying, sexual harassment and more.
Fair Work Ombudsman
Fair Work helps everyone in Australia follow the laws that make all workplaces equal and fair.
Find information on pay and wages, leave, starting employment and employment conditions, workplace problems and ending employment.
Fair Work Ombudsman First Nations
Access to information such as taking time off for Sorry Business, the importance of cultural, family and kinship obligations and significant cultural events including NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week and local and regional events from a Fair Work perspective.
Safe Work Australia
Safe workplace information on health and safety, laws, regulations, codes of conduct, guidance, and resources.
Veterinary Boards
Australian Veterinary Boards Council-List of Veterinary Boards in Australia
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