Emergency

Health Direct

If you don’t have a regular GP or they’re not available, you can still get medical advice by calling the free national medical helpline.

Emergency Meeting Points

If you live or work in a rural area, you should make a note of nearby Emergency Meeting Points. If you require emergency assistance and expect the ambulance or other emergency services might have difficulty locating you, arrange for someone to meet them at the nearest Emergency Meeting Point and guide them to your location.

Rural Chaplaincy

Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, Family Support, Financial Assistance & Advice,

Emergency Relief and Support for Temporary Visa Holders

Emergency relief and general assistance for Temporary Visa Holders experiencing hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Counselling, information and support to women, men and children who have been raped or sexually assaulted. 24 hour crisis line.

Beyondblue helpline and online chat

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Lifeline Text

Did you know that if you text 0477 13 11 14 between 6pm - midnight (AEST) when you are feeling really depressed, suicidal or in need of support, a Lifeline crisis supporter will text with you?

Lifeline 13 11 14 crisis support

If you are thinking about suicide, experiencing a personal crisis or feeling alone help is available any time 24/7 on 13 11 14. No one needs to face their problems alone. If you struggle talking on the phone you can Text Lifeline on 0477 13 11 14, available 6.00pm to midnight (AEDT), 7 days a week.

Tasmania Police

We work to make the community to feel safe and be safe, to reduce crime, to improve driver behaviour through traffic law enforcement and to contribute towards community resilience through effective security and emergency management.

Vinnie’s Van – (Soup Van)

Vinnies Van provides soup, sandwiches, hot drinks, fruit, friendship, referral and support.

Lifeline Tasmania, StandBy – Support After Suicide

**COVID-19 Update - we are here contactable via phone 24 hours/7 days**

Lifeline Tasmania's StandBy – Support After Suicide is a community-based suicide postvention program, providing a coordinated response of support and assistance for people who have been exposed to, or bereaved through suicide. You can phone StandBy 24/7 on 0400 183 490.

Elder Abuse Helpline

**COVID-19 Update - the Helpline service is unchanged - we are here 9am-5pm Mon-Friday, except public holidays**

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, the Helpline can provide you with information and support on actions you can take to prevent and respond to the abuse.