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.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger:
  • Call 000
  • Visit your nearest hospital emergency
  • Use any of the below crisis helplines.

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.

Free crisis counselling

Lifeline

Lifeline is a 24/7 telephone, text and online crisis counselling and information.

13 11 14

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline is a 24/7 confidential telephone and online counselling services for young people aged 12 to 25.

1800 551 800

1800 Respect

1800 Respect is a 24-hour sexual assault and domestic violence support.

1800 737 732

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is a 24/7 telephone and online support services for people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide.

1300 224 636

Yarning Safe N Strong

Yarning Safe N Strong is a 24/7 wellbeing telephone support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

1800 959 563

Mental Health Australia

For a comprehensive list of nationally available free services

Mental Health Australia

Wellbeing services

Black Dog Institute resources

The Black Dog Institute offers mental health resources and support tools.

(02) 9382 4530

WellMob Online Counselling

Wellbeing resources made by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

wellmob.org.au

Qlife

The QLife family has online webchat and resources for the LGBTIQ+ community Australia-wide.

1800 184 527

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.

1800 959 563

Headspace Counselling

Headspace Counselling offers confidential telephone and online mental health support services for young people aged 12 to 25.

1800 650 890

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).

1800 595 212

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