Support Services
In this area, we have listed a number of support services available to assist mental health carers and those with mental health issues. The range is not necessarily extensive to the point it covers all services but should at least provide a quality point for first contact.
For help with a transition into the NDIS please contact your support agency for further information or make contact through the NDIS helpline or website. The NDIS supports people with a permanent disability which affects their ability to take part in everyday living. You can find out if you qualify by doing an online access checklist or phone the NDIS hotline; the website has plenty of helpful information including an extensive list of service providers to suit your needs.
NDIS Helpline 1800 800 110 - Website www.ndis.gov.au
Other Support Services
VMCH (Villa Maria) provide support for people who support someone with care needs including mental illness, dementia, disability, chronic illness, older people with care needs, people in palliative care. (The support program is especially for carers) Some services include personal care, home carer services like meal preparation, flexible respite in your home or in the community. To register call 1300 698 624.
Bendigo Health Carer Support Services – 5454 7612 or contact Carer Gateway to be referred to your local support service.
The National Carer Gateway - 1800 422 737 Web Address: www.carersgateway.gov.au
Carers Victoria – 1800 242 636 Web address: www.carersvictoria.org,au
Sane Australia – Helpline 1800 187 263 Web Address: www.sane.org.au
Tandem – 03 8803 5501 Hotline 1800 314 325 Web Address: www.tandemcarers.org.au
Northern District Community Health - Kerang 5451 0200 - Boort 5451 0260 - Cohuna 5451 0250 - Pyramid Hill 5455 7065 and Quambatook 5457 1300
VMIAC – (Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council) Head office (03) 9380 3900 Web Address: www.vmiac.org.au
Mental Health Victoria (03) 9519 7000 Web Address: www.vicserv.org.au
Suicide Helpline – 1300 651 251
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
Lifeline – 13 11 14 Web Address: www.lifeline.org.au/
Lifeline Text 0477 131 114 (6pm to midnight 7 nights a week)
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 Web Address: www.beyondblue.org.au
Mental Health Complaints Commission – 1800 246 054 Web Address: www.mhcc.vic.gov.au
Wellways – 1300111400 Web Address: www.wellways.org.au
NDIS Helpline – 1800 800 110 Web Address: www.ndis.gov.au
Anglicare – 1800 809 722 Web Address: www.anglicare.vic.org.au
Voices Vic – (03) 9692 9424 Web Address: www.prahranmission.org.au
Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800
Mensline - 1300 551 800
Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre - 1800 539 121
Legal Assistance Service - (03) 96079311 Web Address: www.liv.asn.au
Independant Mental Health Advocacy - 1300 947 820 Web Address: www.imha.vic.gov.
Villa Maria - Support for someone who supports with care needs including dementia, disability, chronic illness, older people with care needs plus more. 1300 698 624