Contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 for free counselling or refer to their website where there is specific information regarding COVID-19 and your mental health and wellbeing.

If you would prefer to speak to psychologist, under the Medicare “Better Access” initiative, your GP can prepare a Mental Health Plan for you and make a referral to receive up to 10 Medicare-funded psychological sessions. Depending on who you see, these sessions could be bulk-billed and fully funded, or you may need to just pay the gap. You can find further information on these services here. Please be aware that you may need to wait to see your GP as they are working tirelessly on this outbreak.

If you are urgently concerned about your wellbeing or that of someone close to you, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for immediate 24/7 support. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 000.

‘Cali Specific’ wellbeing resources

• Matthew Scholes from Positive Sports Coaching

Email: positivesportscoaching@gmail.com

• Caroline Anderson - Performance Edge Psychology

Email: info@carolineandersonpsychology.com.au

• Dr Lee Naylor

Email: lee.naylor@fithealthy.com.au

• Carly Harrison – mindfulness and the benefits for performance and holistic wellbeing.

Email: carlyrharrison@hotmail.com

• Bethany Lamb - Exercise Physiologist with a particular interest in the role exercise plays in mental health. Bethany works with clients living with mental health conditions on a weekly basis and can also help to assist with injury prevention content spanning from young children through to adults.

Email: bethlamb1996@gmail.com

Other valuable wellbeing resources & contacts

• RUOK toolkit for coaches
• Smiling Mind care packs for teachers and parents
• Orygen guide, toolkit, checklist and video
• Head to Health
• Coping for Kids
• Mobile Device Apps to Help Manage Children’s Anxiety and Stress
• Mental Health Strategies Workshop

Other online resources and services

• BeyondBlue – Resources for young people
• R U OK – Staying connected is more important than ever
• UniMelb – Managing stress and anxiety