Client Resources

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing over 20,000 members.

 

Beyond Blue

Is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders in Australia.

 

Black Dog Institute

Is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.

 

Medicare Fact Sheet

Medicare rebates are available for psychological treatment by registered psychologists under the Australian Government's Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative.  This scheme provides considerable assistance to people living with mental health problems, allowing them greater access to psychologists and providing more affordable mental healthcare.

 

Psychology Board of Australia

Is responsible for: registering psychologists and students; developing standards, codes and guidelines for the psychology profession; handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings; assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.

 

 

Support Groups

Grow

Grow is a community-based organisation that has helped Australians recover from mental illness through a unique program of mutual support and personal development.

24 Hour Crisis Telephone Counselling Contact Numbers:

Bad times always pass
Do not let one situation control the rest of your life
Call a friend or a support line.

If you don’t feel that you can talk to friends or family, there are many services available in Australia to support you:

 

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Lifeline’s 24 hour telephone crisis support service is available to anyone needing emotional support on one national number


MensLine - 1300 78 99 78

MensLine Australia is a unique telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.

 

Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467

The Suicide Call Back Service provides free nationwide professional telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.

 

Kids Help Line- 1800 55 1800

Kids Helpline is a counselling service for Australian children and young people aged between 5 and 25 years.

 

13 HEALTH - 13 43 25 84

13 HEALTH provides qualified health advice; it is not a diagnostic service and should not replace medical consultation.

 

Poisons Information - 13 11 26

Poisons Information is a free service that provides prompt, up-to-date and evidence- based clinical information and advice to assist in the management of poisonings and suspected poisonings.

 

Emergency Contacts

  • Ipswich Hospital - Mental Health Unit. Phone: (07) 3810 1111
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital - Mental Health Services. Phone 1300 858 998
  • Royal Brisbane Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Centre - Phone (07) 3646 7256

In an emergency always dial  - 000