We will listen and if appropriate let you know about local or national support services. Below is further information on external support available to you:
- Lifeline - are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. They exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone. They can be contacted on 13 11 14 or by chat or text. For more information go to https://www.lifeline.org.au.
- The “Tradies Is a Conversation Starter” (TIACS) offers eight free and confidential counselling services for farmers. You can reach them at 0488 846 988 or https://www.tiacs.org/. TIACS provides professional mental health counselling to Australia’s blue collar community. TIACS also provides counselling services to anyone who may be a carer, friend or loved one of a blue collar worker who is doing it tough.
- Beyond Blue - is there to help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. Whether you're seeking mental health information or 24/7 qualified support for you or someone else, they are there for you. They can be contacted on 1300 224 636 or https://www.beyondblue.org.au
- National Centre For Farmer Health: provides intervention program and farm health, designed to improve farm safety culture. For more information go to https://farmerhealth.org.au/support