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Thirrili National Indigenous Postvention Service offers 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone. We are...


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1800RESPECT is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We are here...


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Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service provides free and confidential trauma-informed counselling, support and...


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For 60 years, Lifeline has been connecting with Australians in need through crisis support and suicide prevention services –...


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Suicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7 phone and online counselling support to people at risk of suicide,...


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Wellways Helpline offers free and confidential support and information over phone. We exist to help everyone in Australia who...


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Beyond Blue offers 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support by phone and online chat. We are here to help everyone in...


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Don't bottle it up, mate! If you're struggling with your mental health, call or text TIACS today on 0488 846 988 Mon-Fri 8am -...


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SANE provides free support, information, resources and referrals for people over 18 years of age living with complex mental...


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Kids Helpline, powered by yourtown, is Australia’s only free and confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for...


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Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling (formerly VVCS) is Australia’s leading provider of high quality mental health...


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eheadspace is dedicated to providing free and confidential support by phone and online chat. We are here to help youth in...


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MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling support for men with concerns about mental...


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Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone and online chat....


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The Support Act Wellbeing Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7 counselling service for anyone working in Australian music or...


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Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians, managers, crew and music workers by the Support Act Wellbeing...


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Listening Ear provides free and confidential support and information by phone. We are here to help everyone in Australia who...


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Get free support from a hotline in Australia for trauma and PTSD

Many people go through traumatic experiences in their lives. They are more common than you might realize. That’s why there are 17 helplines for people suffering from PTSD in Australia. It can be helpful to know some of the signs and symptoms of PTSD:

  • Blaming yourself for what happened to you
  • Having uncontrollable angry outbursts that might not make sense to you
  • Repetitive thoughts about how you could have changed or avoided the traumatic event
  • Being easily angered or upset
  • Being jumpy or easily startled
  • Finding it hard to concentrate
  • Experiencing emotions that you went through during the trauma
  • Feelings of guilt or shame about a traumatic event

These feelings are a completely normal response to traumatic experiences. Trauma leaves an imprint on our lives that can profoundly affect our emotional wellbeing.

The symptoms of trauma and PTSD can become overwhelming. Assistance is available in Australia to help you unpack your experiences and begin making sense of them. You can feel seen, heard and understood through compassionate listening and support.

For free and confidential support with trauma & PTSD, consider contacting a hotline in Australia today.


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