(This post will update, but it will be locked from discussion - if you have any resources that may help, please PM a member of staff so they can update the post)
With the announcement of further restrictions in Victoria, its probably a good time to share some resources where you can get help
State Government Resources
- Victoria DHHS - Coronavirus: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
- Victoria DHHS - Mental Health Resources, Coronavirus: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mental-health-resources-coronavirus-covid-19
Mental Health
- Beyond Blue - https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/
Beyond Blue also have Phone and Webchat capabilities - Lifeline - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Lifeline also have Phone, Text and Webchat capabilities - Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/covid-19/
- Kids Helpline (Kids & Young Adults to 25) - https://kidshelpline.com.au/coronavirus
- Qlife (Support for LGBTIQ community - http://www.qlife.org.au / 1800 184 527
Other
- 1800RESPECT (counselling) - https://www.1800respect.org.au/ / 1800 737 732
- Australian Financial Complaints Authority - https://www.afca.org.au/coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-support-hub
- Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman - 1800 062 058 or www.tio.com.au (they can help with telco problems you can’t resolve with provider)
- Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria - 1800 500 509 or www.ewov.com.au (they can help with energy and water problems you haven’t been able to resolve with your provider)