help lines and information?

Childcare Access Hotline 1800 670 305

DoCS Help Line 132 111
The Department of Community Services (DoCS) provides an extensive 24 hour telephone helpline service.

Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
The Kids Help Line is a free, confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. See their website for more information.

Legal Aid Help Line 1800 101 810
The Legal Aid Help line is for young people under 18 years. See their website for more information.

LifeLine 131 114
LifeLine provides comprehensive support to put you in touch with the type of care you need. See their website for more information.

Rape Crisis Centre 1800 424 017
The NSW Rape Crisis Centre offers 24 hour crisis counselling and lots more information and fact sheets on sexual violence. See their website for more information.

Salvos Youth Line 02 9360 3000
During times of crisis, loneliness, depression or feelings of isolation, it is a comfort to know there is someone you can call, someone who cares. See the Salvos website for more information.

Temporary Accommodation Help Line 1800 152 152
The Department of Housing in NSW have an after-hours temporary Accommodation help line for people who need immediate housing assistance for the night. See their website for more information.

Youthline 02 9951 5522
Provides a variety of youth services covering depression, alcohol and drugs, abuse, legal and accommodation. See the Youthline website for more information.