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Depression
- Beyondblue: http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
beyondblue is a national response to reduce the prevalence of depression in Australia.
- Black Dog Institute:http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Expert information on depression and Bipolar Disorder for the general public as well as professionals, including information on getting help for mood disorders, suggestions on ways of staying well, and detailed information about the Institute's research activities.
- DepressioNet: http://www.depressionet.com.au
DepressioNet provides a comprehensive resource
for Australians with depression and their families and friends to
come for information, help and support.
Drugs and substance use
- Australian Drug Information Network: http://www.adin.com.au
The ADIN provides a central point of access to quality Internet-based alcohol and drug information provided by prominent organisations in Australia and internationally.
Childhood Abuse
- Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA): www.asca.org.au
ASCA is an Australian association of survivors of child abuse. They provide materials written by survivors and give information on groups and contacts all over Australia.
Suicide
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Australians Creating Rural Online Support Systems Network (ACROSSnet): http://www.acrossnet.net.au
The site aims to help members of rural and remote communities to access information, education and support regarding suicide and its prevention.
- Reach Out: http://www.reachout.com.au
A national online youth suicide prevention
program.
Helplines
General resources
- Australian Pain Society http://www.apsoc.org.au/
The Australian Pain Society is a multi disciplinary organisation with representatives among its members from many medical specialties, as well as dentistry, psychology, nursing, general practitioners other health professionals and the basic sciences.
- Australian Psychological Society http://www.psychology.org.au
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the professional association for psychologists in Australia. Their site provides information for the community and for psychologists, about all types of psychological issues.
- Carers Australia: http://www.carersaustralia.com.au
The national peak carer organisation that works to promote the recognition of the important role of carers and to empower carers so that they will be better informed and resourced.
- Mental Health associations / organisations throughout Australia
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au
- Multicultural Mental Health Australia: http://www.mmha.org.au
The MMHA links a wide range of state and territory mental health specialists and services, advocacy groups and tertiary institutions to promote the mental health and wellbeing of Australia's diverse communities.
- National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect: http://www.napcan.orga.au
NAPCAN is a national organisation working to promote effective care and protection of children.
- SANE Australia: http://www.sane.org/
A national charity helping people affected by mental illness.
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