Free Counselling for People Affected by the Victoian Bushfires

The Department of Humans Services advises that the Victorian Government has established a new telephone counselling support service for all Victorians affected by the devastating bushfires, which is being operated by Nurse-on-Call.

The number to call is: 1300 60 60 24


This service gives all Victorians the peace of mind knowing that the best, professional health advice is only a phone call away. It will help families decide if they need to attend a hospital or a doctor straight away, whether the condition could be treated by a GP the next day, or that they may be able to manage themselves.

The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) also advises some of its members are donating their time to provide free counselling to those affected by the Victorian bushfires. It is a requirement that those registering are appropriately trained in grief and trauma.

Details of the service followed by a large list of providers with their contact details and whether they can provided telephone of face-to-face counselling can be found at

http://www.theaca.com.au and clicking on the icon: Victorian Bush Fire Counselling Services Register


Other counselling services available include:

Lifeline Information Service 131 114

Parentline -132 289

Kids Help Line - 1800 551 800

Griefline - 03 9596 7799

Suicide Line - 1300 651 251

Rural Support Line - 1300 655 969

Beyondblue -1300 22 4636

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