Supports

Autism Connect
Autism Connect is a free, national autism helpline, providing independent and expert information over phone, email and webchat. It supports Autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers and the broader community.
Visit website: www.amaze.org.au/autismconnect/

ASPECT
Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the world’s most extensive autism-specific educational programs.
Visit website: aspect.org.au

Autism Queensland
Queensland’s longest-standing provider of autism-specific education, therapy, and support services for children, adults, their families, and the professionals who support them.
Visit website: autismqld.com.au

Autism Association of Western Australia
One of Australia’s leading specialist service providers for Autistic children and adults, with a person-centred approach. Maintaining well established links both nationally and internationally, tracking advances in research and practical experience.
Visit website: autism.org.au

If things are tough right now, please reach out to one of the following free helplines if you need support.

In an emergency or immediate crisis, please call emergency services on 000.

For urgent assistance or other enquiries, please call the services listed below.

Alcohol and Drug Information Service
ADIS is a confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service for individuals, concerned family and friends, students and health professionals.
Hours: 8:30am and 10:00pm 7 days
Telephone: 1300 131 340
Visit website: SA Health Alcohol and drug information service

Beyond Blue
Support and information around depression and anxiety to help people achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Hours: 24 hours 7 days
Telephone: 1300 224 636
Visit website: beyondblue.org.au

Carer Gateway
Australia-wide network of Carer Gateway service providers, including emergency respite.
Hours: 24 hours 7 days
Telephone: 1800 422 737
Visit website: carergateway.gov.au

Centrelink Disability, Sickness and Carers Line
Help with your Disability Support Pension, Mobility Allowance, Carer Payment or Carer Allowance.
Hours: 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Telephone: 132 717
Visit website: servicesaustralia.gov.au

Child Abuse Report Line (CARL)
To report a reasonable suspicion that a child has been or is being abused or neglected. In an emergency, call 000.
Hours: 24 Hours 7 days
Telephone: 132 478
Visit website: childprotection.sa.gov.au

Crisis Care
Provides a response to child abuse and neglect matters, along with crisis situations relating to children who are under the care of the Guardianship of the Minister.
Hours: 4-9pm Mon – Fri & 24 Hours Sat, Sun & Public holidays
Telephone: 131 611
Visit website: childprotection.sa.gov.au

Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services (DHS) brings together a range of services, funding and policy responsibilities which together support fairness, opportunity and choice for all South Australians.
Telephone: 136 150
Visit website: servicesaustralia.gov.au

Headspace – National Youth Mental Health Foundation
A free online and telephone support and counselling service for young people between ages 12-25.
Hours: daily from 9am–1am AEDT.
Telephone: 1800 650 890
Visit website: headspace.org.au

Mental Health Crisis Support
Call to speak to a registered nurse about your health concerns. Find support across different states and territories in Australia.
Visit website: healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-crisis-support

Kids Helpline
Free confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Qualified counsellors are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason.
Hours: 24 Hours 7 days
Telephone: 1800 551 800
Visit website: kidshelpline.com.au

Lifeline
Lifeline is available to anyone who is experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. If life is in danger, phone 000 (triple zero).
Hours: 24 Hours 7 days
Telephone: 131 114
Visit website: lifeline.org.au

MensLine Australia
Telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
Hours: 24 Hours 7 days
Telephone: 1300 789 978
Visit website: mensline.org.au

NDIS
The NDIS provides support to people with disability through individual funding. Contact them directly to see if you are eligible.
Telephone: 1800 800 110
Visit website: ndis.gov.au

Parent Helpline
Provides information about health, behaviour and relationships to parents of children from birth to 5 years who live anywhere in South Australia.
Hours: 24 Hours 7 days
Telephone: 1300 364 100

QLife
An anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral service for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Hours: 3pm to midnight everyday
Telephone: 1800 184 527.
Visit website: qlife.org.au

Relationships Australia
Offering a range of services that are oriented to enabling people to bring about a difference in their lives and achieve positive change.
Hours: 24 hours 7 days
Telephone: 1300 364 277
Visit website: relationships.org.au

1800RESPECT
National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling,
information and support service.
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Telephone: 1800 737 732
Visit website: 1800respect.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service
A national telehealth provider that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people for people at risk of suicide, and their carers.
Hours: 24 Hours 7 days
Telephone: 1300 659 467
Visit website: suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Women’s Information Service
Help and advice on relationships, legal matters, housing, finances, material assistance, work, education and preventing violence.
Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Telephone: 1800 188 158 or 8303 0590
Visit website: officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-information-service

13 Yarn
If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
Hours: 24 Hours 7 days
Telephone: 13 92 76
Visit website: 13yarn.org.au

Autism CRC Knowledge Centre
A single online gateway to autism resources, tools and publications. From research papers to resources for the autism community, service providers, educators and clinicians, the Knowledge Centre is full of useful, easy-to-find information and tools.

It includes:

• National Framework for assessing children’s functional strengths and supports needs in Australia
• National Guideline for the assessment and diagnosis of autism in Australia
• National Guideline for supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia
• The Integrated Employment Success Tool (IEST)
• Participatory and Inclusive Autism Research Practice Guides

Visit website: https://www.autismcrc.com.au/knowledge-centre