Support services over the holiday period

Lifeline (13 11 14)

Kids Helpline (1800 551 800)

Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467)

MensLine Australia (1300 789 978)

Beyond Blue (1300 224 636)

1800RESPECT national sexual assault, domestic, and family violence counselling (1800 737 732)

QLife LGBTQIA+ support (1800 184 527)

Mob Strong debt help (1800 808 488)

AskIzzy can help direct you to housing, food and support near you

Link - https://askizzy.org.au/

Or use these resources to find mental health supports near you

Link - https://bendigohealth.org.au/mentalwellbeing/

Read more about ways to prioritise rest during the holidays here

Link - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-25/benefits-of-holiday-sleep-siestas-at-christmas/1064639

Find a mental wellbeing support kit online here:

Link - https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/general/mental-wellness-during-the-holiday-season

Set healthy boundaries with people and activities:

Link - https://www.relationshipsvictoria.org.au/news/setting-healthy-boundaries-230328/

Some tips and tricks to feel less alone

Link -  https://hope1032.com.au/health-and-wellbeing/beyond-blues-christmas-message-youre-not-alone/

Finding resilience as a Queer person during the holidays

Link - https://www.sbs.com.au/voices/article/celebrating-christmas-when-youre-queer/0878addy9