Mental health and wellbeing
Mental health
Mental health issues affect people of all ages. Approximately one in five people in Australia aged between 16 - 85 years of age will experience a mental illness in any year. Mental illness can diminish quality of life, disrupt productivity and result in considerable distress for the person and their family.
Suicide
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 25 - 44 years and the second leading cause of death for young people aged 15 - 24 years. Every day, at least six people will die by suicide in Australia with a further 30 people attempting to take their own life.
For immediate crisis support, please call:
Mental Health First Aid Australia run workshops regularly to educate the community on how to assist people experiencing a mental health crisis. In addition to the general Mental Health First Aid course, there are a number of courses that are specific to helping young people, older people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
Services & Resources
Other Resources
- Beyondblue - 1300 246 36
Offers short term counselling and refferals by phone and webchat.
- Lifeline - 13 11 14
Crisis support service available 24/7 via telephone, text and webchat.
- NSW Mental Healthline - 1800 011 511
Offers professional help and advice, as well as referrals to local mental health services.
- MensLine Australia - 1300 789 987
Resources, phone and online counselling, specificially for men and fathers.
- Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800
Telephone counselling support service for children and young people.
- Navigating Antisemitism
A safe space to get support, access resources and learn more about navigating antisemitism.
- ReachOut
Online self-help resource for young people (and their carers) who may be struggling with their mental health.
- Black Dog Institute
Offers webinars in an effort to reach out to those who have trouble attending or accessing face to face sessions.
- NSW Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
Nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
- Domestic and family violence support - 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
A 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for anyone who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence.
- Head to Health
A free government service that connects people struggling with mental health with support services.
- Headstart
Directory of free and low-cost mental health services.
- Older persons Mental Health Service Directory (Anglicare.org.au)
Low cost and free community services for older persons available in Australia.
- Medicare Mental Health Check In
A free digital platform which provides a range of resources, including strategies for managing worries, sleeping better, and facing fears. No referral or diagnosis is necessary to access this service.
Council's Role
Council supports and promotes a range of mental health activities and initiatives in the area. It provides assistance to service providers and support groups by facilitating access to community facilities and through the Grants program.
Enquiries
For more information, please contact:
The Community Team
Telephone: 9391 7000
Email: community@woollahra.nsw.gov.au