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Helplines in Australia for physical illness.

ParentsYouthChildren

Cancer in the family brings immense challenges, finding support shouldn’t be one of them. Cancer Hub is here to help families...

Counselors

1800 945 215

cancerhub.org.au

Beyond Blue

EveryoneAll topics

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

Counselors

1300 22 4636

beyondblue.org.au

MensLine Australia

MenAll topics

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

Counselors

1300 78 99 78

mensline.org.au

Nurse & Midwife Support

Adults

A free, confidential support service available 24/7 to nurses and/or midwives dealing with a wide range of health and wellbeing...

Counselors

1800667877

nmsupport.org.au

Lifeline

Everyone

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

Counselors, Volunteers

EveryoneAll topics

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

Volunteers

02 9477 6777

listeningear.org.au

Battling to cope with your diagnosis and symptoms? Reach out to a helpline for free support in Australia

The reality of physical illness can be disruptive to your life, impacting how you do basic tasks and the way you see yourself. A serious diagnosis can leave you feeling helpless, defeated, isolated, burdensome and afraid. There are 6 helplines in Australia where you can confide in a volunteer or counselor. Consider contacting them if you feel:

Grief about the health, mobility, social life and peace of mind that you have lost.
Self-hate over what you’ve become or what feel you must have done to deserve it.
Unsure how to process the reality of death or come to terms with your mortality.
Afraid of what the future holds, including the pain you may feel, disabilities or death.
Frustration and anger about the uncertainty and disabilities associated with your illness.
Loss of control and an intense feeling of helplessness in the face of your illness.
Worry that you are a burden and no longer as active or capable as before.
Shame and sadness about becoming a burden to others.

Depending on your illness, personality, age, lifestyle and home support system, there are a range of difficult emotions you may be feeling. Illness can be life-changing, and it is always unexpected.

You have the potential to face the challenges of illness with resilience and grace – but you do need support. By reaching to a helpline in Australia, you can talk with counselor or volunteer who understands the unspoken, emotional effects of physical illness. Contacting a helpline doesn't mean you're weak – it simply shows that you are human.

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Helplines in Australia for physical illness.

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