Get in touch!
Please contact Council if you see a resource below that requires updating, or if there is another beneficial resource to add to our list. Your help in looking out for others is always appreciated!
If you need to speak to someone urgently, call Lifeline 13 11 14 or Suicide Call back service 1300 659 467.
Lifeline
Call: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14(6pm – midnight AEDT, 7 nights)
Chat online: Click here
Click here to view the Lifeline website
Beyond Blue
Call (for a Counsellor): 1300 224 636
Suicide Call back: 1300 659 467
Chat online: Click here
Click here to view the Beyond Blue website
Kids Helpline
Call: 1800 551 800
Chat online: Click here
Email: [email protected]
Click here to view the Kids Helpline website
MensLine Australia
Call: 1300 78 99 78
Chat online: Click here
Click here to view the MensLine Australia website
Headspace
Call: 1800 650 890
Chat online: Click here
Click here to view the Headspace website
QLife - LGBTIQ+
Call: 1800 184 527
Chat online: Click here
Click here to view the QLife website
Rainbow Alliance
A safe space for LBGTQ+ youth and Allies, based in Stawell.
A weekly social group for LGBTIQ+, questioning and allied young people aged 12 - 19 in Stawell and surrounds.
Meetings are on Tuesday afternoons after school. Run by and for young people
Call: 5358 3500
Other helpful resources:
Mental Health First Aid Australia
Dementia Australia - for those caring for someone with dementia at home.
Dial 000 if you are in immediate danger
Centre Against Violence
Call: 1800 015 188
Click here to view the Centre Against Violence website
Safe Steps
Call: 1800 015 188
Chat online: Click here
Email: [email protected]
Click here to view the Safe Steps website
InTouch - Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
Call: 1800 015 188
Require a translator? Call TIS on 121 450 and ask them to call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or SafeSteps on 1800 015 188.
Click here to view the InTouch website
Centre Against Sexual Assault
Call: 1800 806 292
Child Protection Crisis Line
Call: 1300 655 795
(Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm) or 131 278 after hours.
Child FIRST
Call: 1800 705 211
For more information, click here
1800 RESPECT
Call: 1800 737 732
Online chat available on the website
Click here to view the 1800RESPECT website
Mens Referral Service
Call: 1300 766 491
Online chat available on the website
Click here to view the No to Violence website
Mission Australia
Call: 1800 269 672
In need of Crisis Accommodation? Call: 1800 825 955
Click here to view the Mission Australia website
Beyond Housing
Call: 1800 825 955
Click here to view the Beyond Housing website
24hr Maternal and Child Health Line
Call: 13 22 29
Click here to view the Better Health Vic website for more information.
Emerging Minds
Email: [email protected]
Click here to view the Emerging Minds website
Kids Helpline
Call: 1800 551 800
Chat online: Click here
Email: [email protected]
Click here to view the Kids Helpline website
Other Resources
The Royal Children's Hospital website - this website is full of information and fact sheets useful for many different situations.
Call 000 if you require immediate assistance
East Grampians Health Service
Address: Girdlestone Street, Ararat
Call: 5352 9300
Urgent Care Centre: 5352 9420
Email: [email protected]
Click here to view the East Grampians Health Service website
Willaura Health Care
Address: Delacombe Way, Willaura
Call: 5354 1600
Email: [email protected]
Click here to view the East Grampians Health Service website
Elmhurst Bush Nursing Centre
Address: 36 Green Street, Elmhurst
Call: 5355 5000
Email: [email protected]
Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm
Ararat Medical Centre
Address: 55 High Street, Ararat
Call: 5352 2311
Click here to view the Ararat Medical Centre Website
Blooms the Chemist
Address: 137 Barkly Street, Ararat
Call: 5352 1114
Click here to view the Blooms website
Priceline Pharmacy
Address: 119 Barkly Street, Ararat
Call: 5352 1007
Click here to view the Priceline website
AAA Play
The Access All Abilities Play Program (AAA Play) is a free information and referral service to help people of all ages with a disability to get involved in sport and recreation.
Phone: 1800 222 842
Email: [email protected]
Click here to view the AAA Play website