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Support Act Wellbeing Helpline – Mental Health Services

Free, confidential phone counselling service, available to anyone who works in Australian music or the arts.
LGBTQI+ Support Line (option 2) 
First Nations Support Line (option 3) 
Manager Support Hotline (option 4), 
Sexual Health and Safety Support Line (option 5)

  • 1800 959 500
  • Open 24/7

Support Act Mental Health Resources for the Music Industry

A regularly updated resource of evidence-based information, articles, videos, plus app and book recommendations, specifically curated for those who work in music.

Support Act Guide to Sexual Misconduct, Bullying and Discrimination

Helpful information and contacts for those who have experienced sexual harm, harassment or systemic discrimination in Australian music.

CrewCare

CrewCare is a not for profit organisation established in 2019. Run by a board of trusty volunteers from the live music industry. CrewCare is a member-based organisation whose main purpose is the focus on the health and well-being of past and current crew members of our nationwide live music industry.

1800 RESPECT

National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. 

Ask Izzy – Service Seeking in your area

Find the help you need, now and nearby with over 400,000 support services.

National Debt Helpline

Trained financial counsellors who will assess your situation, provide free advice and connect you with further services and support as needed.

  • 1800 007 007
  • Online chat
  • 9.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Mob Strong Debt Help

Tackling credit, debt and insurance matters for our peoples. Contact the Mob Strong Debt Help line for free telephone legal advice about credit, debt, banking and insurance.

  • 1800 808 488.
  • 9.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Gambling Help Australia Counselling, information and support 

Free and confidential support live chat and email support, self-help advice and information. Available to anyone experiencing harm and concerned about a friend or family member.

QUIT Smoking  – Quitline 

Highly skilled, friendly Quitline counsellors deliver behavioural interventions to help people stop smoking.

  • 13 7848
  • 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday

Aboriginal Quitline 

Call Aboriginal Quitline when you’re ready to yarn about quitting and ask to speak with an Aboriginal counsellor when you call.

  • 13 7848 – ask to speak with an Aboriginal counsellor when you call.
  • 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday

My Aged Care

My Aged Care is a free service that helps older people and their carers to navigate the aged care system.

  • 1800 200 422
  • Monday to Friday 8am-8pm – Saturdays 10am-2pm

NDIS

The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life. 

  • 1800 800 110
  • Monday to Friday 8am-8pm (local time)

Tinnitus Support

Soundfair – Soundfair is a non-profit committed to hearing equality. For 90 years, we have worked to eliminate the social and emotional impact of Victorians living with hearing conditions.

Tinnitus Telecare – Tinnitus Telecare offer both TeleHealth and in-person consultations at their clinic in Bangalow. 

VICTORIA  

Music Victoria

Independent, not-for-profit organisation and the state peak body for contemporary music.

Housing Service – Info and crisis options

Offers a range of services and support information if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness or family violence.

  • 1800 825 955
  • 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri

Safe Steps Domestic Violence Services

Specialist support services for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence.
24/7 phone line to connect family violence specialists will support you to find safety from domestic abuse.

  • 1800 015 188
  • 24/7

Directline Drug and Alcohol Services

Confidential alcohol and drug counseling with qualified counsellors via phone or online 24/7

NEW SOUTH WALES

MusicNSW

MusicNSW is a not-for-profit organisation, funded by Create NSW.

Link2Home – Housing Service

A statewide telephone service providing information, assessment and referral to specialist homelessness services, temporary accommodation and other appropriate services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

  • 1800 152 152
  • 24/7

NSW Domestic Violence Service Helpline

Trained caseworkers are available 24/7 to provide counselling, advice on legal help, and referrals to support services and women’s shelters.

  • 1800 65 64 63
  • 24/7

Alcohol and Other Drugs Info Service

Free and confidential counselling helpline for NSW residents with concerns around alcohol and/or drug misuse. Speak with professional counsellors who can provide information, counselling, support and referrals to other appropriate services close to you.

  • 1800 250 015
  • 24/7

QUEENSLAND

Q Music

Q Music is a not-for-profit organisation in Queensland dedicated to delivering sector development and major music events including the Queensland Music Awards and BIGSOUND to stimulate and grow the state’s music sector.

Homeless Hotline – Housing Information and Referral Service

Phone information and referral service for people who are experiencing homelessness to support you with; emergency accommodation, how to find services, showers and meals & advice and support.

  • 1800 474 735
  • 24/7

DV Connect – Domestic Violence Information

DV Connect supports Queenslanders find pathways to safety, away from domestic, family and sexual violence. Providing emergency transport, safety planning, crisis counselling, intervention, information and referrals.

  • 1800 811 811
  • 24/7

ADIS Alcohol and Drug Info Service

24/7 counselling, information and advice for people in Queensland with alcohol and other drug concerns.

  • 1800 177 833
  • 24/7

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Music ACT

MusicACT supports all aspects of the music industry by providing advice, access to resources, information, and professional development. MusicACT pursues policy development and advocacy to the government, businesses, and the community.

One Link – Homeless and Housing intake service

OneLink connects those ACT who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with specialised support services near you via phone or online chat

  • 1800 1769 468
  • Online chat
  • 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

Domestic Violence Crisis Service

Free support for anyone living in the ACT region affected by domestic and family violence. Including 24/7 crisis line, legal support, safety planning, advice information and connection with other support programs

  • 6280 0900
  • 24/7

AOD Counselling National Service

Free, confidential drug and alcohol support and counselling 24/7 via phone or online chat

NORTHERN TERRITORY 

Music NT

MusicNT is the peak body for music in the Northern Territory. It has a membership base of 3500 individuals and delivers programs across the Territory and across the country.

Shelter Me – Local Housing Support service, based on your situation and location

ShelterMe provides information to those seeking accommodation and support services and assists the sector as a referral tool. Support includes: a place to stay, food, money, Drug and alcohol support, legal advice, someone to talk to, clothes or other home basics.

1800 RESPECT – Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Support

24/7 counselling, information and support service for anyone affected by domestic, family and sexual violence.

Alcohol and Other Drug information and counselling

24/7 drug and alcohol support, information, counselling and referral to services in the NT. Whether you are having issues with alcohol or other drugs, are concerned about someone else’s alcohol or other drug use, or just have general questions about alcohol or other drugs, you can call ADIS any time of the day or week.

  • 1800 131 350
  • 24/7

TASMANIA

Music Tasmania

Music Tasmania is the peak industry body representing Tasmania’s music sector and is part of the Australian Music Industry Network.

Housing Connect

24/7 line to connect those in Tasmania with housing and support.

  • 1800 800 588
  • 24/7

Safe At Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line

Information and referral service for response, counselling, information and other support services

  • 1800 633 937
  • 24/7

AOD Counselling National Service

A 24/7 service providing information, advice & referral on any matter in relation to drugs & alcohol. Services whole of Tasmania.

  • 1800 811 994
  • 24/7

SOUTH AUSTRALIA


Music SA

MusicSA is a non-for-profit organisation committed to promoting, supporting and developing contemporary music in South Australia.

Homeless Connect SA

24/7 telephone service for anyone experiencing homelessness in South Australia. Available anytime as a free call to help you find information and a direct referral into homelessness services.

  • 1800 003 308
  • 27/7

Domestic Violence Crisis Line

Supports women and their children who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

  • 1800 800 098
  • 24/7

Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)

ADIS is a confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service staffed by trained professionals with experience in the alcohol and other drug field.

  • 1300 13 1340
  • 8:30am – 10:00pm, 7 days

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

WAM

WAM is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, and peak body for contemporary music in WA. 

Housing and Homelessness – Entry point Perth

Assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Western Australia to access accommodation and support options.

  • 1800 124 684
  • 9am – 7pm Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm Sat

Crisis Care Helpline – Entry point Perth

Crisis Care Unit, operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Provides information, advice, support and intervention for people in crises and needing urgent help including child protection concerns, family and domestic violence, suicidal ideation and homelessness.

  • 1800 199 008
  • 9am – 7pm Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm Sat

Women’s domestic violence helpline

24-hour service that provides support and counselling for women experiencing family and domestic violence. Includes phone counselling, information and advice, referral to local advocacy and support services, liaison with police if necessary and support in escaping situations of family and domestic violence.

  • 1800 007 339
  • 24/7

Men’s domestic violence helpline

24-hour service that provides counselling for men who are concerned about their violent and abusive behaviours. Information and support is also available for men who have experienced family and domestic violence.

  • 1800 000 599
  • 24/7


AOD Counselling National Service

A 24/7 service providing information, advice & referral on any matter in relation to drugs & alcohol.

  • (08) 9442 5000 (Metropolitan)
  • 1800 198 024 (Regional)
  • 24/7