24 hour support
If you are in distress, it is important to reach out for help.
Lifeline
Counsellors can provide crisis advice and support 24 hours a day
Call 13 11 14
In an emergency or if life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000).
Crisis advice and support
The following free services provide crisis advice and support during their opening hours.
National Debt Hotline
This is a free and confidential service offering a range of useful online resources, advice and referrals.
Call 1800 007 007
9.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Centrelink - Services Australia
If you are experiencing severe financial hardship, Centrelink can provide:
Use their Payment and Service Finder to see how Centrelink can help you.
More resources: Crisis and special help
Call 132 850 between 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
Call 131 202 for multilingual services
Centrelink staff at Brookvale can help you access payments and services if you find it hard to access them online.
Location: Warringah Mall, Brookvale (Ground Level, Green P1 Carpark)
8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday
Legal advice
If you've received a default notice, or are being taken to court because you owe money, you should get legal advice immediately.
The following free services can help you with legal advice:
National Debt Helpline
Credit & Debt Legal Advice line
Call 1800 844 949
Monday - Friday, 10am-1pm