Resources

The following are some helpful resources

Australian Pain Management Association APMA (painmanagement.org.au)

APMA is Australia’s largest lived experience community for people with persistent pain.

Beacon provides consumers and professionals with information about e-health online programs for mental health disorders and physical health problems. Websites throughout the world are reviewed and ranked by a panel of health experts and by consumers.

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health https://embracementalhealth.org.au/
Sharing the stories of Australia's multicultural communities who embrace their mental health.

Carers Australia www.carersaustralia.com.au
Carers Australia is a national organisation that works to promote the important role of carers. It also aims to empower carers so that they are better informed and resourced.

Consumers' Health Forum of Australia www.chf.org.au
This is a leading national organisation providing a voice for health consumers.

National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect www.napcan.org.au
This is a national organisation working to promote effective care and protection of children.

National Rural Health Alliance www.ruralhealth.org.au
This is national body working to improve the health of Australians living in rural and remote areas.

The Butterfly Foundation www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
The Butterfly Foundation provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders and negative body image issues. They are also available to support partners, family and friends.

Headspace https://headspace.org.au/

Headspace is a youth mental health service that provides free or low-cost mental health support and information to young people aged 12-25 years. They offer a range of services including counseling, education, and health services.

Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Beyond Blue is a national mental health organization that provides information, resources, and support for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention.

Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Lifeline is a national crisis support and suicide prevention service that provides 24/7 support to individuals in distress. They offer a range of services including telephone counseling, online chat, and crisis support.

Orygen https://www.orygen.org.au/

Orygen is a youth mental health organization that provides early intervention and treatment for young people aged 15-25 years experiencing mental health difficulties. They offer a range of services including assessment, treatment, and support.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Service https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health-wellbeing

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Service provides a range of mental health services, including assessment, treatment, and support for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. They offer a range of services including inpatient and outpatient care.

The Alfred Mental and Addiction Health Service https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/

The Alfred Mental and Addiction Health Service provides a range of mental health and addiction services for individuals aged 16 years and over. They offer a range of services including assessment, treatment, and support.