Service directory

Aboriginal Language Interpreting Service (ALIS)

Contact ALIS if you require assistance from an Aboriginal language speaker in South Australia.

Phone: 1800 280 203 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm)

https://translate.sa.gov.au/ALIS

, Low-cost

, 1:1 support

Kornar Winmil Yunti (KWY)

KWY provide Aboriginal people, families, and communities with cultural services and supports that build positive change.

KWY provide services and support in domestic and family violence, child protection, youth work, kinship care, disability, mentoring, Aboriginal education outcomes and perpetrator intervention.

Phone: 8377 7822 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm)

https://kwy.org.au/

, 1:1 support

Ninko Kurtangga Patpangga (Ninko)

Ninko supports Aboriginal families in the South of Adelaide, via Women's Safety Services.

They provide emergency accommodation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children as well as other related support services and referrals.

Phone: 8297 9644 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm)

1800 800 098 (24/7)

, 1:1 support

Adult Safeguarding Unit

The Adult Safeguarding Unit (ASU) offers free, confidential information, advice and support to protect the rights of adults at risk of abuse, including older people.

Phone: 1800 372 310 (office hours)

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

, Free

, 1:1 support

Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS)

Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) Abuse Prevention advocacy assists community-living older people who are experiencing or at risk of abuse from family or friends. The abuse might be physical, psychological, financial, sexual or neglect.

An advocate can help you or an older person you know to understand and exercise your right to live free from elder abuse and to safeguard your future.

Phone: 1800 700 600 (office hours)

https://www.sa.agedrights.asn.au/

Multicultural Aged Care

Aged care training and support for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Phone: 8241 9900

https://www.mac.org.au/

My Aged Care

If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.

Phone: 1800 200 422

https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/

Uniting Communities

Providing a wide range of services and support for families, older people, youth and those with a disability.

Phone: 1800 615 677

https://www.unitingcommunities.org/

, Free

Carer Gateway

An Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.

Phone: 1800 422 737

https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

, Free

Carers information on sa.gov

State Government support for carers

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/care-and-support/carers

Carers SA

Including the Carer Gateway

Phone: 1800 422 737

https://www.carerssa.com.au/

Disability and Carers

A list of current programs, services and payments available to carers, compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services.

https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers/carers

Financial assistance for carers

Information on Centrelink assistance for carers

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/

UnitingCare Wesley Bowden UCWB

Support to carers of people with mental health issues.

Phone: 08 8245 7100

https://ucwb.org.au/mental-health/

MensLine Australia

MensLine provides free telephone and online counselling support and information for people aged 15+ with family and relationship concerns across Australia.

Phone: 1300 78 99 78

https://mensline.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

QLife

QLife services are free and include both telephone and chat support, delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country - phone or web chat counselling service for LGBTI people, families and friends.

Phone: 1800 184 527 (7 days, 3:00pm-9:00pm AEST).

https://qlife.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

Shine SA

Sexual health and relationship wellbeing for all.

Phone: 8300 5300 to request an appointment (office hours).

https://shinesa.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

The Line - digital resource

The Line is for young people aged 14+ years.

It supports you in understanding what’s okay and what’s not when it comes to sex, dating and relationships.

https://www.theline.org.au/

, Free

Adult Safeguarding Unit

The Adult Safeguarding Unit (ASU) offers free, confidential information, advice and support to protect the rights of adults at risk of abuse, including older people.

Phone: 1800 372 310 (office hours)

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

, Free

, 1:1 support

National Relay Service (NRS)

The National Relay Service (NRS) is an Australian Government service that provides options to communicate with a hearing person over the phone with the help of a Relay Officer. The website has information for people who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or have a speech impairment, and need to communicate over the phone. All calls are free and confidential.

https://www.accesshub.gov.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

Adult Safeguarding Unit

The Adult Safeguarding Unit (ASU) offers free, confidential information, advice and support to protect the rights of adults at risk of abuse, including older people.

Phone: 1800 372 310 (office hours)

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

, Free

, 1:1 support

Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS)

Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) Abuse Prevention advocacy assists community-living older people who are experiencing or at risk of abuse from family or friends. The abuse might be physical, psychological, financial, sexual or neglect.

An advocate can help you or an older person you know to understand and exercise your right to live free from elder abuse and to safeguard your future.

Phone: 1800 700 600 (office hours)

https://www.sa.agedrights.asn.au/

Domestic and Family Violence Services

For sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling.

Click to call 1800 737 732

Full Stop Australia

The Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Service Help Line is a free and confidential service that supports LGBTIQA+ people impacted by sexual, family and/or domestic violence.

Phone: 1800 497 212 (24/7)

https://fullstop.org.au/get-help/our-services/rainbowviolenceandabusesupport

, Free

, 1:1 support

Kornar Winmil Yunti (KWY)

KWY provide Aboriginal people, families, and communities with cultural services and supports that build positive change.

KWY provide services and support in domestic and family violence, child protection, youth work, kinship care, disability, mentoring, Aboriginal education outcomes and perpetrator intervention.

Phone: 8377 7822 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm)

https://kwy.org.au/

, 1:1 support

Migrant Women's Support Program

Bilingual, bi-cultural staff of Migrant Women's Support Program work with women of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds who are at risk of violence.

Phone: 1800 800 098 (24/7)

https://womenssafetyservices.com.au/culturally-linguistically-diverse-clients/

, 1:1 support

No to Violence - Men's referral and counselling service

This national counselling, information and referral service is for men looking to change their behaviour.

No to Violence also take calls from anyone who is concerned about how a friend, colleague or relative behaves towards their partner, children or another family member.

Phone: 1300 766 491

https://ntv.org.au/

, 1:1 support

The Yellow Gate

The Yellow Gate DFSV Recovery and Prevention Hub is a state and federal government initiative that services Onkaparinga, Marion, Victor Harbor and Alexandrina council area. We provide a range of supports and wraparound services in one location, including DFSV Counselling, Health Supports, Financial Counselling, Group Programs and Legal Supports.

admin@theyellowgate.org.au

Phone: 1300 564 164

https://theyellowgate.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support, Group support

Thorne Harbour Health

LGBTQIA+ Domestic and Family Violence Service offers counselling and case management support for LGBTIQA+ people aged 18 and over who have experienced domestic and family violence within the last 2 years.

Phone: 7078 4128 to request an appointment (office hours).

https://thorneharbour.org/south-australia/family-domestic-violence-service/

, 1:1 support

What's OK at Home? (WOAH) - digital resource

WOAH is for young people aged 10+ years and adult allies.

It has been designed to help people understand what family violence is; why it happens; how to recognise it; and how to help others who are experiencing it.

https://woah.org.au/

, Free

Drug and Alcohol Services SA (DASSA)

Referral information.

Phone: 1300 131 340

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/

Know your options

Service directory specifically for finding help for alcohol and other drug problems.

Phone: 1300 131 340

https://knowyouroptions.sa.gov.au/services

The Next Step Australia LTD

The Next Step Australia is a community-focused registered not-for-profit supporting mental health and suicide prevention, with a strong focus on men at greatest risk. Through peer-to-peer support, free community events, and funded suicide prevention training, the charity reduces stigma, builds connection, and strengthens community capacity to support those in need.

admin@thenextstepaustralia.com

https://thenextstepaustralia.com.au/

, Free, Low-cost, Subsidised

, 1:1 support, Group support, Formalised and recognised training or workshops

Touchbase

Alcohol and drug information for LGBTIQ+ communities.

https://touchbase.org.au/

Uniting Communities

Providing a wide range of services and support for families, older people, youth and those with a disability.

Phone: 1800 615 677

https://www.unitingcommunities.org/

, Free

Homeless Connect SA

Find information and a direct referral into homelessness services.
Available to anyone experiencing homelessness in South Australia.

Phone: 1800 003 308

https://www.homelessconnectsa.org/

Hutt Street Centre

A range of support services for those able to travel to the Adelaide CBD.

https://www.huttstcentre.org.au/seek-help/crisis-and-emergency

Ninko Kurtangga Patpangga (Ninko)

Ninko supports Aboriginal families in the South of Adelaide, via Women's Safety Services.

They provide emergency accommodation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children as well as other related support services and referrals.

Phone: 8297 9644 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm)

1800 800 098 (24/7)

, 1:1 support

Toward Home Alliance

For anyone seeking emergency accommodation, assistance or support around their housing.

Phone: 1800 809 273

https://towardhome.org.au/

Aldinga Beach Children's Centre

At Aldinga Beach Children's Centre we offer a wide range of supports including parenting programs, playgroups, occasional care for children (low-cost), Occupational & Speech therapy support, CaFHS & immunisation clinics & Oz Harvest food assistance.

dl.5982.info@schools.sa.edu.au
Evans Street, Aldinga Beach, 5173

Phone: (08) 8557 6208

https://www.preschools.sa.gov.au/aldinga-beach-childrens-centre

, Free, Low-cost, Subsidised

, Group support, Formalised and recognised training or workshops

Anglicare SA Southern Hub

Anglicare SA Southern Hub provides food, support and advocate for individuals and families in need.

https://anglicaresa.com.au/support/emergency-assistance/

, Free, Low-cost, Subsidised

AnglicareSA Thriving Families

AnglicareSA’s Thriving Families provides a child-focused, family-inclusive home visiting service for up to six months. The program strengthens family life and improves the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by offering preventative and early intervention support to families facing challenges that impact their ability to parent confidently and effectively.

Phone: 1800 569 094

https://anglicaresa.com.au/services/families/thriving-families/

, Free

, 1:1 support

Cancer Hub

Cancer Hub is an alliance between Canteen, Redkite and Camp Quality that helps young people aged between 0-25 and their families affected by cancer. Cancer Hub can help provide emotional support services and practical assistance to help navigate life during a cancer diagnosis.

190 Flinders Street, Adelaide

Phone: 1800 945 215

https://cancerhub.org.au/

, 1:1 support, Group support

Communities for Children Onkaparinga

We're all about creating a strong sense of community, working with parents and carers to increase early-learning opportunities for their children, and encouraging everyone to get to know other families in the area. Ages 0-12 years.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfconkaparinga

, Low-cost

Family by Family

A network of families helping other families make the changes they want in their lives.

Phone: 08 8202 5010

https://fbyf.wpengine.com/for-families/

, Free

Kornar Winmil Yunti (KWY)

KWY provide Aboriginal people, families, and communities with cultural services and supports that build positive change.

KWY provide services and support in domestic and family violence, child protection, youth work, kinship care, disability, mentoring, Aboriginal education outcomes and perpetrator intervention.

Phone: 8377 7822 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm)

https://kwy.org.au/

, 1:1 support

MensLine Australia

MensLine provides free telephone and online counselling support and information for people aged 15+ with family and relationship concerns across Australia.

Phone: 1300 78 99 78

https://mensline.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

Ninko Kurtangga Patpangga (Ninko)

Ninko supports Aboriginal families in the South of Adelaide, via Women's Safety Services.

They provide emergency accommodation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children as well as other related support services and referrals.

Phone: 8297 9644 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm)

1800 800 098 (24/7)

, 1:1 support

No to Violence - Men's referral and counselling service

This national counselling, information and referral service is for men looking to change their behaviour.

No to Violence also take calls from anyone who is concerned about how a friend, colleague or relative behaves towards their partner, children or another family member.

Phone: 1300 766 491

https://ntv.org.au/

, 1:1 support

The Next Step Australia LTD

The Next Step Australia is a community-focused registered not-for-profit supporting mental health and suicide prevention, with a strong focus on men at greatest risk. Through peer-to-peer support, free community events, and funded suicide prevention training, the charity reduces stigma, builds connection, and strengthens community capacity to support those in need.

admin@thenextstepaustralia.com

https://thenextstepaustralia.com.au/

, Free, Low-cost, Subsidised

, 1:1 support, Group support, Formalised and recognised training or workshops

The Southern Adelaide Family Enrichment (S.A.F.E) Centre

Emergency relief, social connection and support.

Phone: 08 7200 2501

https://christiesbaptist.org.au/

, Free, Low-cost

Uniting Communities

Providing a wide range of services and support for families, older people, youth and those with a disability.

Phone: 1800 615 677

https://www.unitingcommunities.org/

, Free

Budget support and financial counselling | Uniting Communities

If your financial circumstances are impacting your wellbeing, Uniting Communities can help you get your money under control.

Phone: 1800 615 677

https://www.unitingcommunities.org/

Financial assistance for carers

Information on Centrelink assistance for carers

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/

Financial Counselling | The Salvation Army Australia

Help to get your financial stress and money problems under control.

Phone: 1800 722 363

https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/financial-assistance/

, Free

MarionLIFE Community Services

Food relief is available on a walk-in basis. Open Monday–Thursday, 9am–12pm (closed public holidays). Arriving earlier is recommended as capacity is limited.

This is available for residents of Onkaparinga, Marion, Holdfast & Mitcham.

MarionLIFE also runs youth groups and various social groups.

887 Marion Rd (Enter via Alawoona Ave), Mitchell Park SA 5043
Email: info@marionlife.org.au

Phone: 0882770304

https://marionlife.org.au/services/

, Free

, Crisis service, Group support

National Debt Helpline

FREE advice on how to manage your debts.

Phone: 1800 007 007

https://ndh.org.au/

, Free

The Yellow Gate

The Yellow Gate DFSV Recovery and Prevention Hub is a state and federal government initiative that services Onkaparinga, Marion, Victor Harbor and Alexandrina council area. We provide a range of supports and wraparound services in one location, including DFSV Counselling, Health Supports, Financial Counselling, Group Programs and Legal Supports.

admin@theyellowgate.org.au

Phone: 1300 564 164

https://theyellowgate.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support, Group support

Vinnies St Vincent de Paul Society

Food vouchers, emergency relief payments, food parcels, op shop gift cards, petrol assistance, referral services.

Aldinga Community Centre
7 Stewart Ave.
Aldinga Beach 5173

Phone: 1300 739 202

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

, Free

, 1:1 support

Foodbank referral locations

Find Foodbank Food Hub locations.

https://www.foodbank.org.au/find-food/?state=sa

, Free

Grow Free

A grassroots, community building movement promoting growing and sharing of healthy food with neighbours via share carts.

http://www.growfree.org.au/about/

Heart & Soul food relief centre

Colonnades Shopping Centre - Monday to Friday, 12-4pm.

https://www.heartandsoulinc.com.au/

MarionLIFE Community Services

Food relief is available on a walk-in basis. Open Monday–Thursday, 9am–12pm (closed public holidays). Arriving earlier is recommended as capacity is limited.

This is available for residents of Onkaparinga, Marion, Holdfast & Mitcham.

MarionLIFE also runs youth groups and various social groups.

887 Marion Rd (Enter via Alawoona Ave), Mitchell Park SA 5043
Email: info@marionlife.org.au

Phone: 0882770304

https://marionlife.org.au/services/

, Free

, Crisis service, Group support

Vinnies St Vincent de Paul Society

Food vouchers, emergency relief payments, food parcels, op shop gift cards, petrol assistance, referral services.

Aldinga Community Centre
7 Stewart Ave.
Aldinga Beach 5173

Phone: 1300 739 202

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

, Free

, 1:1 support

BetStop

National self-exclusion register.

https://www.betstop.gov.au/signup/

Gambling Help Online

Free online support for anyone affected by gambling. Available 24/7.

https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/

, Free

National Gambling Helpline

This is a free and confidential helpline open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1800 858 858

, Free

Adult Safeguarding Unit

The Adult Safeguarding Unit (ASU) offers free, confidential information, advice and support to protect the rights of adults at risk of abuse, including older people.

Phone: 1800 372 310 (office hours)

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

, Free

, 1:1 support

Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS)

Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) Abuse Prevention advocacy assists community-living older people who are experiencing or at risk of abuse from family or friends. The abuse might be physical, psychological, financial, sexual or neglect.

An advocate can help you or an older person you know to understand and exercise your right to live free from elder abuse and to safeguard your future.

Phone: 1800 700 600 (office hours)

https://www.sa.agedrights.asn.au/

Cancer Hub

Cancer Hub is an alliance between Canteen, Redkite and Camp Quality that helps young people aged between 0-25 and their families affected by cancer. Cancer Hub can help provide emotional support services and practical assistance to help navigate life during a cancer diagnosis.

190 Flinders Street, Adelaide

Phone: 1800 945 215

https://cancerhub.org.au/

, 1:1 support, Group support

Dementia Australia

If you live with dementia, we have information and support to help you.

Phone: 1800 100 500

https://www.dementia.org.au/

Health Direct service finder

Ensure Bulk Billing options are clicked and enter your postcode.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services

, Free

Kids Helpline

Provides free and confidential telephone and online counselling services to young people aged 5 to 25 years old for any reason 24/7.

Phone: 1800 551 800

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

, Free

, Crisis service

Lifeline 24/7 crisis support

A national charity for those experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Phone: 131 114

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

, Free

, Crisis service

Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)

Free afterhours support for those navigating mental health services or just needing someone to talk to.

Online chat service

, Free

MensLine Australia

MensLine provides free telephone and online counselling support and information for people aged 15+ with family and relationship concerns across Australia.

Phone: 1300 78 99 78

https://mensline.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

No to Violence - Men's referral and counselling service

This national counselling, information and referral service is for men looking to change their behaviour.

No to Violence also take calls from anyone who is concerned about how a friend, colleague or relative behaves towards their partner, children or another family member.

Phone: 1300 766 491

https://ntv.org.au/

, 1:1 support

Shine SA

Sexual health and relationship wellbeing for all.

Phone: 8300 5300 to request an appointment (office hours).

https://shinesa.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

The Next Step Australia LTD

The Next Step Australia is a community-focused registered not-for-profit supporting mental health and suicide prevention, with a strong focus on men at greatest risk. Through peer-to-peer support, free community events, and funded suicide prevention training, the charity reduces stigma, builds connection, and strengthens community capacity to support those in need.

admin@thenextstepaustralia.com

https://thenextstepaustralia.com.au/

, Free, Low-cost, Subsidised

, 1:1 support, Group support, Formalised and recognised training or workshops

The Yellow Gate

The Yellow Gate DFSV Recovery and Prevention Hub is a state and federal government initiative that services Onkaparinga, Marion, Victor Harbor and Alexandrina council area. We provide a range of supports and wraparound services in one location, including DFSV Counselling, Health Supports, Financial Counselling, Group Programs and Legal Supports.

admin@theyellowgate.org.au

Phone: 1300 564 164

https://theyellowgate.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support, Group support

Trans Health SA

Information for SA's transgender and gender-diverse community

https://new.transhealthsa.com/

Uniting Communities

Providing a wide range of services and support for families, older people, youth and those with a disability.

Phone: 1800 615 677

https://www.unitingcommunities.org/

, Free

What's OK at Home? (WOAH) - digital resource

WOAH is for young people aged 10+ years and adult allies.

It has been designed to help people understand what family violence is; why it happens; how to recognise it; and how to help others who are experiencing it.

https://woah.org.au/

, Free

Health Direct | Hoarding disorder

Information, resources and support for hoarding disorder

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/hoarding-disorder

SA Health support for severe domestic squalor and hoarding

Resources to support severe domestic squalor and hoarding

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/

SA Health | Severe Domestic Squalor

Information about severe domestic squalor

http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/severedomesticsqualor

Legal Services Commission of SA

Free legal information, advice and education for all South Australians.

Phone: 1300 366 424

http://www.lsc.sa.gov.au/

, Free

Southern Community Justice Centre

Offering free, confidential legal advice through a team of five practicing solicitors, a family advocate, mental health worker and highly experienced support staff.

Phone: 1300 850 650

https://www.communityjusticesa.org.au/southern/

, Free

The Yellow Gate

The Yellow Gate DFSV Recovery and Prevention Hub is a state and federal government initiative that services Onkaparinga, Marion, Victor Harbor and Alexandrina council area. We provide a range of supports and wraparound services in one location, including DFSV Counselling, Health Supports, Financial Counselling, Group Programs and Legal Supports.

admin@theyellowgate.org.au

Phone: 1300 564 164

https://theyellowgate.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support, Group support

Women’s Legal Service

The Women's Legal Service provides free legal advice, assistance, referrals and representation to women.

The advice helpline is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Phone: 1800 816 349

https://wlssa.org.au/

, Free

, Crisis service, 1:1 support

Youth Law Australia

YLA Provides free, confidential legal information & help for young people under 25 (or an advocate for someone who is under 18).

Phone: 1800 950 570 (Monday to Thursday, 10.00am to 4.30pm (AEST))

https://yla.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

Full Stop Australia

The Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Service Help Line is a free and confidential service that supports LGBTIQA+ people impacted by sexual, family and/or domestic violence.

Phone: 1800 497 212 (24/7)

https://fullstop.org.au/get-help/our-services/rainbowviolenceandabusesupport

, Free

, 1:1 support

Minus 18

Champions for LGBTQIA+ youth

https://www.minus18.org.au/

QLife

QLife services are free and include both telephone and chat support, delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country - phone or web chat counselling service for LGBTI people, families and friends.

Phone: 1800 184 527 (7 days, 3:00pm-9:00pm AEST).

https://qlife.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

Rainbow Directory SA

LGBTIQA+ services and activities across SA

https://rainbowdirectorysa.com.au/

Shine SA

Sexual health and relationship wellbeing for all.

Phone: 8300 5300 to request an appointment (office hours).

https://shinesa.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

Thorne Harbour Health

LGBTQIA+ Domestic and Family Violence Service offers counselling and case management support for LGBTIQA+ people aged 18 and over who have experienced domestic and family violence within the last 2 years.

Phone: 7078 4128 to request an appointment (office hours).

https://thorneharbour.org/south-australia/family-domestic-violence-service/

, 1:1 support

Touchbase

Alcohol and drug information for LGBTIQ+ communities.

https://touchbase.org.au/

Trans Health SA

Information for SA's transgender and gender-diverse community

https://new.transhealthsa.com/

TransHub

Information and resources for SA's trans community.

https://www.transhub.org.au/

Uniting Communities

Providing a wide range of services and support for families, older people, youth and those with a disability.

Phone: 1800 615 677

https://www.unitingcommunities.org/

, Free

Just Listening Community

Emotional crisis support.

https://www.justlistening.com.au/

Lifeline 24/7 crisis support

A national charity for those experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Phone: 131 114

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

, Free

, Crisis service

Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)

Free afterhours support for those navigating mental health services or just needing someone to talk to.

Online chat service

, Free

MensLine Australia

MensLine provides free telephone and online counselling support and information for people aged 15+ with family and relationship concerns across Australia.

Phone: 1300 78 99 78

https://mensline.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

No to Violence - Men's referral and counselling service

This national counselling, information and referral service is for men looking to change their behaviour.

No to Violence also take calls from anyone who is concerned about how a friend, colleague or relative behaves towards their partner, children or another family member.

Phone: 1300 766 491

https://ntv.org.au/

, 1:1 support

Southern Wellbeing Hub

The Southern Wellbeing Hub is a Neami National service, funded by the Adelaide Primary Health Network. We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve the outcomes they value.

southernwellbeinghub@neaminational.org.au

4/118 Main South Rd Morphett Vale

Phone: 08 8326 3591

https://www.neaminational.org.au/services/southern-wellbeing-hub/

, Free

, 1:1 support, Group support

The Next Step Australia LTD

The Next Step Australia is a community-focused registered not-for-profit supporting mental health and suicide prevention, with a strong focus on men at greatest risk. Through peer-to-peer support, free community events, and funded suicide prevention training, the charity reduces stigma, builds connection, and strengthens community capacity to support those in need.

admin@thenextstepaustralia.com

https://thenextstepaustralia.com.au/

, Free, Low-cost, Subsidised

, 1:1 support, Group support, Formalised and recognised training or workshops

UnitingCare Wesley Bowden UCWB

Support to carers of people with mental health issues.

Phone: 08 8245 7100

https://ucwb.org.au/mental-health/

Just Listening Community

Emotional crisis support.

https://www.justlistening.com.au/

Lifeline 24/7 crisis support

A national charity for those experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Phone: 131 114

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

, Free

, Crisis service

Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)

Free afterhours support for those navigating mental health services or just needing someone to talk to.

Online chat service

, Free

MensLine Australia

MensLine provides free telephone and online counselling support and information for people aged 15+ with family and relationship concerns across Australia.

Phone: 1300 78 99 78

https://mensline.org.au/

, Free

, 1:1 support

No to Violence - Men's referral and counselling service

This national counselling, information and referral service is for men looking to change their behaviour.

No to Violence also take calls from anyone who is concerned about how a friend, colleague or relative behaves towards their partner, children or another family member.

Phone: 1300 766 491

https://ntv.org.au/

, 1:1 support

Southern Wellbeing Hub

The Southern Wellbeing Hub is a Neami National service, funded by the Adelaide Primary Health Network. We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve the outcomes they value.

southernwellbeinghub@neaminational.org.au

4/118 Main South Rd Morphett Vale

Phone: 08 8326 3591

https://www.neaminational.org.au/services/southern-wellbeing-hub/

, Free

, 1:1 support, Group support

The Next Step Australia LTD

The Next Step Australia is a community-focused registered not-for-profit supporting mental health and suicide prevention, with a strong focus on men at greatest risk. Through peer-to-peer support, free community events, and funded suicide prevention training, the charity reduces stigma, builds connection, and strengthens community capacity to support those in need.

admin@thenextstepaustralia.com

https://thenextstepaustralia.com.au/

, Free, Low-cost, Subsidised

, 1:1 support, Group support, Formalised and recognised training or workshops

UnitingCare Wesley Bowden UCWB

Support to carers of people with mental health issues.

Phone: 08 8245 7100

https://ucwb.org.au/mental-health/

Cancer Hub

Cancer Hub is an alliance between Canteen, Redkite and Camp Quality that helps young people aged between 0-25 and their families affected by cancer. Cancer Hub can help provide emotional support services and practical assistance to help navigate life during a cancer diagnosis.

190 Flinders Street, Adelaide

Phone: 1800 945 215

https://cancerhub.org.au/

, 1:1 support, Group support

Headspace

Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. They provide support services and have a centre at Christies Beach.

https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/onkaparinga/

Kids Helpline

Provides free and confidential telephone and online counselling services to young people aged 5 to 25 years old for any reason 24/7.

Phone: 1800 551 800

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

, Free

, Crisis service

Lifeline 24/7 crisis support

A national charity for those experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Phone: 131 114

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

, Free

, Crisis service

The Next Step Australia LTD

The Next Step Australia is a community-focused registered not-for-profit supporting mental health and suicide prevention, with a strong focus on men at greatest risk. Through peer-to-peer support, free community events, and funded suicide prevention training, the charity reduces stigma, builds connection, and strengthens community capacity to support those in need.

admin@thenextstepaustralia.com

https://thenextstepaustralia.com.au/

, Free, Low-cost, Subsidised

, 1:1 support, Group support, Formalised and recognised training or workshops

Migrant Women's Support Program

Bilingual, bi-cultural staff of Migrant Women's Support Program work with women of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds who are at risk of violence.

Phone: 1800 800 098 (24/7)

https://womenssafetyservices.com.au/culturally-linguistically-diverse-clients/

, 1:1 support

Multicultural Aged Care

Aged care training and support for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Phone: 8241 9900

https://www.mac.org.au/

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)

An interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.

Phone: 131 450

https://www.tisnational.gov.au/

Home Seeker SA

Buy your new affordable home now, at a fixed price and without competition from property investors.

https://homeseeker.sa.gov.au/

, Low-cost

Register for public housing

Public and community housing is mainly for vulnerable and low income households who can't access or maintain other forms of accommodation like renting privately. There are limited numbers of public and community housing available.

Register for housing

, Subsidised

State Government Links

Helpful links about housing and property

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing

Believe Housing Australia

Believe Housing Australia provides housing for people in need, supporting them on their housing journey from crisis to independence.

Phone: 1800 688 000

https://believehousing.org.au/

Rent Assistance - Services Australia

A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get certain payments from Services SA.

Phone: 132 850

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/rent-assistance

Rental Support | HomeSeeker SA

Help is available from Housing SA to pay your bond or rent in advance.

https://www.homeseeker.sa.gov.au/resources/rental-support

RentRight SA

Information and advice for anyone renting in the public, community or private sectors in South Australia.

Phone: 1800 060 462

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/emergency-shelter-and-homelessness/homelessness-service-providers/rentright-sa

Christies Beach S.A.F.E. Centre

Shower and laundry facilities are available by appointment. Call to make a booking.

Phone: 08 7200 5611

https://christiesbaptist.org.au/safe-centre/

SA Health - Vaping resources

Vaping resources for young people, parents, carers and schools

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)

An interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.

Phone: 131 450

https://www.tisnational.gov.au/