The Mayi Kuwayu team encourages mob to take care of their health and wellbeing. The support services below can help you look after your social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. If you are in an immediate crisis, call 13YARN (free call 13 92 76).
Support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
- For crisis support, call 13YARN on 13 92 76, or chat with them. You can access this support 24 hours a day, seven days a week and speak with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. This is a free and confidential service.
- Find an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) or Affiliate near you using this map from NACCHO.
- Gayaa Dhuwi is the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing. They recommend a range of services you can access based on your needs.
- Healing Foundation is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation promoting trauma-aware, healing-informed practices. They have a range of resources that supports holistic wellbeing at local levels.
In addition to these resources that are specifically developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, there are other resources that may address your needs.
If you’re an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing worker, Wellmob has created a hub of resources that might help your social and emotional wellbeing.
Brother to Brother is a crisis support for Aboriginal men. You can call them on 1800 435 799 for a free and confidential yarn.
Other support services
These support services are not specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
If you are experiencing emotional distress, Lifeline Australia provides 24-hour crisis support and suicide-prevention services. Call them on 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue recommends a range of services, including peer support forum, counselling, and professional mental health service.