Specialist Assistance
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Coronavirus Hotline
If you suspect you may have the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) call the dedicated hotline – open 24 hours, 7 days.
Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
Phone 1800 675 398
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
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Rise and Shine Counselling & Play Therapy is not an emergency or instant response service. However Rise and Shine Play Therapy can support young children in crisis (aged between 3 - 10 years of age).
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If you have experienced violence or sexual assault and require immediate or ongoing assistance, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), to talk or chat online to a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence hotline. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police.
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For immediate danger or crisis please call 000
​THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FAMILY SERVICES
National helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents
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LIFELINE
Phone 131114
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YOUTH BEYOND BLUE
Phone 1300 22 4636
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BEYOND BLUE
Phone 1300 22 4636
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RESPECT FAMILY VIOLENCE
Phone 1800 737 732
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SUICIDE TALK BACK SERVICE
Phone 1300 659 467.
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MENTAL HEALTH LINE
Phone 1800 011 511
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MEN'S LINE AUSTRALIA
Phone 1300 78 9978
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KID'S HELP LINE AUSTRALIA
Phone 1800 55 1800
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