Native Forest Transition Support Line
A dedicated helpline for workers, businesses and communities impacted by the native forest transition.
1300 243 199
Accordwest Emergency Relief
Urgent emergency financial support.
1800 115 799
www.accordwest.com.au/emergency-relief
Anglicare Manjimup & Anglicare Financial Counselling
Financial counselling.
Community Centre, Corner Mount & Rose St, Manjimup 6258
08 9777 1945
www.anglicarewa.org.au/get-help/financial-assistance/financial-counselling
Centrelink
Delivering accessible services, including payment for jobseekers, on behalf of the Australian Government.
Ph: 132 850
Busselton: 65 Duchess Street, Busselton WA 6280
Bunbury: 56 Wittenoom Street, Bunbury WA 6230
Albany: 15 Peel Place, Albany WA 6330
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/centrelink
Financial Counselling Association of WA
Provide information, support and advocacy at no cost for personal debts for anyone in hardship throughout WA.
https://financialcounsellors.org/public
National Debt Helpline
A free phone service, and information on their website to assist people in financial difficulty.
1800 007 007
https://ndh.org.au
Jobs, training and skills support
Jobs and Skills WA
Free support, information and advice for training, career planning, and finding employment including CV/resume and writing job applications. Provides referral to other support services if required.
Jobs and career planning: 0499 908 096
Training: 0428 696 020
Email: nativeforest@srtafe.wa.edu.au
www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/nativeforesttransition
Jobs South West Training & Community Services
Offers the tools required to gain employment including resume preparation, selection criteria specifics and interview preparation.
9721 5033
Email: info@jsw.org.au
www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/jobs-and-skills-centre
Community Resource Centres
Community Resource Centres (CRCs) across the regions provide training and education programs, access to business facilities and information on government services. Services include access to public computers and the internet, and the ability to photocopy, print and fax documents.
1300 374 731
Industrial Relations support
Fair Work Commission
Australia’s national workplace relations tribunal.
1300 799 675
www.fwc.gov.au
Fair Work Ombudsman
Help everyone in Australia follow the laws that make all workplaces equal and fair.
1300 799 675
www.fairwork.gov.au
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Industrial Relations advice.
Bunbury: 9722 2888
Collie: 9734 1222
www.commerce.wa.gov.au/labour-relations
Wageline
1300 655 266
www.commerce.wa.gov.au/labour-relations/contact-wageline
Business and Community support
Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)
Free advice to small business owners in WA.
Ph: 133 140
www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au
South West Development Commission
The South West Development Commission partners with communities, government, business and industry to identify and support projects that benefit the region.
9792 2000
Email: info@swdc.wa.gov.au
www.swdc.wa.gov.au
Mental Health and Wellbeing support
Services in the South West
Your GP can help with a mental health care plan to see a private practitioner.
Accordwest
General support services.
26-28 Forrest Avenue, South Bunbury WA 6230
1800 115 799, 9729 9000
www.accordwest.com.au
GP down south
A not-for-profit community organisation providing health and wellbeing services in the Peel regions and the South West of WA since 1994.
www.gpdownsouth.com.au
Lamp Inc
Supporting people with mental illness as well as their families, friends and carers to ensure an inclusive quality lifestyle and recovery process.
9754 1834
www.lampinc.org.au
Pathways Southwest
An independent community based mental health service located in the South West of Western Australia.
www.pathwayssouthwest.org.au
9791 1257
Rural Link
After hours mental health support for rural/remote WA.
1800 552 002
South West Community Alcohol & Drug Service
Offers easily accessible counselling and support for people with drug and alcohol issues and their families free of charge.
Ph: 9729 6700
Email: admin.swcads@sjog.org.au
sjog.org.au/our-services/community-and-youth-services/south-west-community-alcohol-and-drug-service
South West Counselling
Government subsidised counselling service.
9754 2052
https://swcounselling.org.au/
South West Mental Health
This service provides assessment, treatment and advice to those with moderate to severe mental health issues.
Bunbury: 9722 1300
Busselton: 9753 6400
Bridgetown: 9782 1444
Margaret River: 9757 3547
Statewide services
Lifeline
Provides a phone counselling service.
13 11 14
Beyond Blue
Confidential phone service with information and resources relating to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
1300 224 636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Crisis Care
A telephone information and counselling service for people in crisis needing urgent help.
1800 199 008
headspace
Supporting young people up to the age of 25 with mental health and wellbeing concerns.
https://headspace.org.au
Head to Health
An Australian Government initiative that brings together apps, online programs, online forums and phone services, as well as digital resources.
headtohealth.gov.au
Helping Minds
Free support to the family and friends of people living with mental health challenges across WA.
1800 811 747
https://helpingminds.org.au
Here For You
Confidential, non-judgemental, telephone service for anyone concerned about alcohol and other drug use and/or mental health issues. 7am-10pm daily.
1800 437 348
https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/about-us/our-services/here-for-you/
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
Mensline
24 hr information, support and counselling for men. Regional Men's Health Initiative 'Talk to a Mate'.
1300 789 978
mensline.org.au
Mental Health Commission
Helplines can provide immediate access to support and advice that is confidential, free and anonymous.
mhc.wa.gov.au/getting-help/helplines/
MIFWA
Mental Illness Fellowship of Western Australia.
9237 8900
www.mifwa.org.au
The Samaritans Crisis Line
Anonymous emotional support.
135 247
thesamaritans.org.au
Think Mental Health
A list of resources and services aimed to build mental health and wellbeing and prevent suicide in Western Australia.
thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au
