More COVID-19 mental health support available
The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare-subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people experiencing further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of COVID-19.
The additional sessions will allow people in eligible areas who have used their 10 sessions to continue to receive mental health care.
This is for people who live in states or territories with restricted movement, and people who are required to isolate or quarantine.
Speak with your GP or psychological therapy provider. Remember too that telephone and online support services have been boosted across Australia - help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lifeline 13 11 44 (24 hours)
Lifeline can help if you are experiencing a personal crisis. lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 (24 hours)
Everyone experiences the ups and downs of mental health. But what happens when it’s down? Beyond Blue provides practical help with depression and anxiety beyondblue.org.au
Relationships Australia 1300 364 277
Support services helping individuals, families and communities build positive and respectful relationships. relationships.org.au
1800 Respect 1800 737 732 (24 hours)
Violence and abuse can happen in any kind of relationship. It’s never okay. Whether it's learning about ways to make yourself safer or taking a step in a new direction, 1800 Respect can help. 1800respect.org.au
Take care everyone,
Jude, StrokeLine