For cancer, mental health and general support services, including for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is lots of support out there.  

Cancer Support Services

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CanTeen

CanTeen offers a range of support and services to young Australians, aged 12–25, who are dealing with the challenges that cancer brings, including counselling services and peer support programs.

https://www.canteen.org.au/

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Redkite

Redkite supports young people, aged 0-18, and their families going through cancer with emotional support, financial assistance and educational services.

https://www.redkite.org.au/

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Starlight Children’s Foundation

Starlight provide support and services to assist hospitalised and seriously ill children across Australia.

https://starlight.org.au/

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Mental Health Services

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Lifeline

Lifeline provides 24-hour phone support to any Australian experiencing a personal crisis.

13 11 14

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

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Kids Helpline 

Kids Helpline offers a free, 24-hour phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. 

1800 55 1800

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

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Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue provides a range of information and resources to assist every Australian with their mental health, including a 24-hour phone support service for those who require immediate assistance.

1300 22 4636

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

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Youth Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue’s website for young people, it includes age-appropriate information on depression and anxiety and guidance on how to help a friend.

https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/

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Headspace

Headspace offers tailored mental health support to young people aged 12–25.  

https://headspace.org.au/

General Support Services

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Foodbank Australia

Foodbank supports charities, schools and individuals to combat hunger and provide vital food relief to Australians during times of crisis.  

https://www.foodbank.org.au/

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Australian Red Cross

The Red Cross provides support to those in need, including vulnerable people across Australia who are in quarantine and self-isolation due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

https://www.redcross.org.au/

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St Vincent de Paul Society

St Vinnie’s delivers a range of aid and assistance to those in need, including people experiencing adverse circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.vinnies.org.au/

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Australian Government Department of Health

For the most up to date information and recommendations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.health.gov.au/

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