We are sad to advise that the Defence and Veterans Legal Service will close permanently at the end of September 2024 because it has not received ongoing Commonwealth funding.Going forward, our priority is to help existing clients resolve their legal issues and connect clients with other services.To manage the closure process we are changing the way we deliver some services.
1800 737 732
This confidential information, counselling and support service assists people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
13 92 76
A national crisis support line for First Nations people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
1300 224 636
Free, immediate, short-term counselling. Advice and referral via telephone, webchat or email 24/7.
Visit the Beyond Blue website.
1800 011 046
Free and confidential 24/7 national counselling service for Australian veterans and their families, provided through the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). Defence Member and Family Helpline
Visit the Open Arms website.
1800 628 036
Visit the Defence All-hours Support Line website.
1300 659 467
24-hour counselling service for suicide prevention and mental health. Available via telephone, online and by video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts.
Visit the Suicide Call Back Service website.
13 11 14
24-hour crisis support line. Crisis support line, text line and chat line 24 hours/7 days crisis support line.
Nightly text line 0477 131 114
Visit the Lifeline Australia website.
Contact Triple zero (000) if you feel like you may hurt yourself or someone else.
Visit the Triple Zero website.
Helps veterans and their families to discover and access support services
Visit the Servulink website.
If you need immediate medical help or you feel like you may hurt yourself.