Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land in which we work, live, and learn. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have moved to this region and the important role they all play in ensuring our young people and our families thrive in a connected, strong, and nurturing community.
| Name | Contact information | Description |
| Dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Services | ||
| 13 YARN | 13 92 76 | Support line for members of the mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Available 24 hours. |
| Well Mob | wellmob.org.au | Well Mob Social, emotional, and cultural well-being online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. |
| Brother to Brother Crisis Support Line | 1800 435 799 | Brother to Brother is Australia’s first 24-hour hotline assisting Aboriginal men, staffed by Aboriginal men, including Elders, to promote a culturally safe service. Available 24 hours. |
| eSafety Commissioner | esafety.gov.au/report esafety.gov.au/ first-nations | eSafety Commissioner Australia’s national regulator of online safety, with reporting schemes to help people who experience online abuse. Culturally tailored materials, including stories from mob in language and tips to help you be deadly online. |
| Dedicated ACT Health and Crisis Support Services | ||
| Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service | 1800 110 290 / 6284 6222 | 9am to 5pm |
| Standby-Support after Suicide ACT | 0421 725 180 | 24 hours |
| ACT Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Triage Team (CATT) | 1800 629 354 | 24 hours |
| Domestic Violence Crisis Service | 6280 0900 | 24 hours |
| ACT Government Funeral Assistance | Funeral Assistance | ACT Revenue Office – Website | The ACT Funeral Assistance Program is administered by the following funeral providers:
The Funeral Director will assess each applicant against the criteria established by the ACT Revenue Office to determine their eligibility for the program. |
| Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy (CAHMA) | 6253 3643 | CAHMA provides a peer-based user group run by and for past and present illicit/injecting drug users, their families, and friends. CAHMA provides advocacy, assistance, and education around issues pertinent to the lives of illicit/injecting drug users.
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| Volunteering and Contact ACT | https://vc-act.org.au/info-guides/ | Produce a set of guides covering emergency relief, food pantries, free meals, legal services, and short-term low-cost accommodation. |
| MyCANBERRA: | https://www.betterservices.act.gov.au/about/my-canberra | Guides you to relevant information or services through a series of questions – part of the Better Services initiatives.
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| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Bus Booking | 6205 3555
Email: communitybus@act.gov.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bus service – Transport Canberra (act.gov.au) |
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander transport program provides opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to connect with their communities and culture in the ACT and surrounding regions.
This service is available to those who do not have access to regular buses. It operates Monday to Friday during business hours. |
| Good Habits for Life | Creating healthy habits | healthdirect | Encourages parents of children under eight years to develop good habits in their household, such as eating well, moving more, and getting more out of life. Website includes recipes, resources, and allows you to create a personalised program for your family. |
| National Services | ||
| 1800RESPECT | 1800 737 732 | National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. This service is free and confidential. Available 24/7. |
| Kids helpline | 1800 551 800 | Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. |
| National Elder Abuse Hotline | 1800 ELDERHelp
(1800 353 374) |
Free call phone number that redirects callers seeking information and advice on Elder abuse with the phone line service in their jurisdiction. Elder abuse phone lines are not crisis support services, and operating hours and services vary across jurisdictions. |
| The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline | 1800 643 787
https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/
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A free, independent, and confidential service for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability. |
| QLife | 1800 184 527 | QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referrals for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings, or relationships. |
| Men’s Referral Service | 1300 766 491 | The Men’s Referral Service is a men’s family violence telephone counselling, information and referral service operating around the country and is the central point of contact for men taking responsibility for their violent behaviour. |
