Relationships Australia Monthly Survey On Counsellors

This month  Relationship Australia has this month's survey on Counselors - a short survey can be conducted in less than 2 minutes.

If you would  like to do monthly surveys online, go to: http://www.relationships.org.au

Where to get help

If you, or someone close to you, are considering counselling, you may find the following resources useful.
If you need professional medical help, talk to your doctor or your local community health centre.
If you would like to talk to someone immediately, you can contact:

• Family Relationships Online www.familyrelationships.gov.au
• Family Relationships Advice Line 1800 050 321
• Lifeline - a free crisis telephone counselling service www.lifeline.org.au or call 13 11 14
• Mensline Australia - a counselling service and resources for men in family crisis www.mensline.org.au or call 1300 78 99 78

You can also access counselling and support services in your state and territory through the Relationships Australia website
www.relationships.org.au or by calling 1300 364 277
If your relationship problems are associated with gambling, assistance is available at
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or call 1800 858 858
If you need help with budgeting, you can find a financial counsellor in your local area by accessing
www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/Corporate/Find-a-Counsellor
You can also talk to a phone financial counsellor from anywhere in Australia by ringing 1800 007 007 (minimum opening hours are 9.30 am - 4.30 pm Monday to Friday).
If you feel anxious or depressed, information and resources are available at www.beyondblue.org.au
If you, or someone close to you are affected by family violence, a range of assistance is available:
If you are feeling unsafe right NOW, call the Police on 000.
If you would like to talk to someone you can contact one or more of the services below. You don't have to give your name or personal details:

• National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence counselling service - 1800 737 732, 24-hours a day, seven days a week or go to www.1800respect.org.au/
• Translating & Interpreting Service 13 14 50
• National Relay Service 133 677 provides service access for deaf and hearing impaired people
• Kid's Help - a counselling service for kids and young people, see www.kidshelp.com.au or 1800 55 1800
• Lifeline - a free crisis telephone counselling service, see www.lifeline.org.au or 13 11 14
• Mensline Australia - a counselling service and resources for men in family crisis www.mensline.org.au or 1300 78 99 78