Here are some suggested resources to help you.
Victorian Government resources
- Department of Health
- Coronavirus Victoria
- Information on COVID-19 vaccines
- List of current exposure sites in Victoria
- Information is also available in languages other than English.
Mental health and emotional support resources
Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations, and is provided by the Australian Department of Health.
- Beyond Blue
Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service: 1800 512 348, available 24/7
Beyond Blue have a 24/7 telephone support service to help you with your health and wellbeing. They also provide a web chat support service and a community forum.
- Lifeline:
Phone 131 114, available 24/7
If you are experiencing emotional distress Lifeline has a telephone crisis support service. They also provide a web chat and text service. If your life is in danger, please call 000.
- Suicide Call Back Service:
Phone 1300 659 467, available 24/7
If you are struggling to cope, you can reach out to a counsellor by phone on 1300 659 467, or by online chat or video chat through the website at any time or day.
- MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78, available 24/7
Telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
COVID health resources
Coronavirus hotline
- Victorian Department of Health coronavirus hotline: 1800 675 398
This dedicated 24/7 hotline by the Victorian Department of Health can help you with your COVID-19 related questions, and you can also book your vaccine appointments there if you are eligible. You can also find out about symptoms and where to get tested through the Coronavirus Victoria website.
- Nurse on Call: 1300 60 60 24, available 24/7
This is a free telephone health service to connect Victorians with a registered nurse for free health advice.
Family violence
- 1800RESPECT
1800 737 732, available 24/7
This is a national telephone and online counselling service. If you are impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, this service provides information and confidential counselling to assist you.
- Safe Steps
1800 015 188, available 24/7
Safe Steps provides telephone counselling and support for family violence.
- inTouch Multicultural Centre against Family Violence
1800 755 988.
This service specialises in working with women from migrant and refugee backgrounds, their families and their communities. If you are experiencing family violence and require support, call 1800 755 988.
Financial support
If you are experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can apply for financial assistance.
If you need financial support while you are in self-isolation or quarantine, find out what support payments you may be eligible for.
You can also visit the Salvation Army website to find out about financial resources which may be useful to you.