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External Support Networks

ACVN provide study assistance and general wellbeing coaching. Sometimes, you may need more than this.

If you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000.

There are many services available to you to access experienced and qualified people who are trained to help.

  • Your local GP doctor - they are your first port of call and can refer you to appropriate mental health specialists and provide access to additional medicare covered services.
  • Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636, 24 hours / 7 days a week - aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma.
  • Life Line - 13 11 44, 24 hours / 7 days a week - provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services.

  • Headspace - 1800 650 890 - Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.

  • MindSpot Clinic - 1800 61 44 34 - An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.

  • QLife - 1800 184 527 - 3pm-12am - QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. The project provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to diverse people of all ages experiencing poor mental health, psychological distress, social isolation, discrimination, experiences of being misgendered and/or other social determinants that impact on their health and wellbeing.

  • MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours / 7 days a week - is a professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men.

  • SANE Australia - 1800 18 7263, 10am-10pm AEST (Mon-Fri) - provides support, training and education enabling those with a mental illness to lead a better life.

    Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467.

  • https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines

Remember:

You are the heart of the veterinary industry, compassionate and empathetic with a great team behind you. You are doing a great job with your studies and work, so support yourself and your colleagues by being there for each other.

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