Mental health and wellbeing
Access free mental health and wellbeing support services.
Our independent complaints process is designed to keep Australian sport safe and fair.
However, we understand that going through a complaints process may make people feel overwhelmed, isolated, confused or anxious.
It can be a challenging time for anyone involved. It's important to look after your mental health and wellbeing and seek support if you need it. The following services are free to access.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger:
- call 000
- visit your nearest hospital emergency
- use any of the below crisis helplines.
Free crisis counselling
Lifeline
Lifeline is a 24/7 telephone, text and online crisis counselling and information.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is a 24/7 telephone and online support services for people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide.
1800 Respect
1800 Respect is a 24-hour sexual assault and domestic violence support.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a 24/7 confidential telephone and online counselling services for young people aged 12 to 25.
Yarning Safe N Strong
Yarning Safe N Strong is a 24/7 wellbeing telephone support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Wellbeing services
Black Dog Institute App and resources
The Black Dog Institute offers mental health resources and support tools.
BLAQ community and resources
BLAQ is a peak organisation for Aboriginal Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTQ+SB) Peoples and Communities in NSW.
Headspace Counselling
Headspace Counselling offers confidential telephone and online mental health support services for young people aged 12 to 25.
Head2Health
Mental health resources and help to access local mental health services that are right for yourself, or someone you care about (call hours 8:30 am to 5 pm weekdays).
WellMob Online Counselling
Wellbeing resources made by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Qlife
The QLife family has online webchat and resources for the LGBTIQ+ community Australia-wide.
More services
For a comprehensive list of nationally available free services, visit the Mental Health Australia website.