Links

beyondblue
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.

LifeLine
Lifeline offers a 24-hour telephone counselling service on 13 11 14. With 42 Lifeline Centres Australia-wide, you can be sure that at anytime of any day, 40-60 well-trained Lifeline volunteer telephone counsellors are always ready to listen to you. You can also be sure that you will receive friendly and kind advice and that your information is strictly confidential.

BluePages Information on Depression
Information about depression for consumers, produced by the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University, CSIRO Mathematical & Information Sciences with the assistance of an advisory board.

The Mental Health Council of Australia
An independent, non-government sector peak body established under the National Mental Health Strategy to represent and promote the interests of the mental health sector and advise on mental health in Australia.

SANE Australia
A national charity helping people affected by mental illness. The SANE Australia helpline is on 1800 688 382 (free call).

Black Dog Institute
Expert information on depression and Bipolar Disorder (for the general public as well as professionals). It includes information about causes, treatments, online self-assessment tools, a special section for consumers and carers on getting help, details of current Institute research studies, details of professional education and training programs run by the Institute, and materials for clinicians.