Where to get help - Aboriginal communities and COVID-19

Know what services are available to support you and your family during this time. It's okay to ask for help and we have listed a few places to get you started here.

If your home isn’t safe, reach out to someone who can help; police, community workers or leaders, or other people you trust.

Download the posters so you have them easily accessible:

Choose from one of the services listed below or visit the SA Government COVID-19 website for trusted COVID-19 information for individuals and businesses.

COVID-19 information lines

Please keep triple zero (000) for emergencies only.

  • SA COVID-19 Information Line - 1800 253 787
    Offers local information and advice on general COVID-19 matters for South Australians. Operates from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm every day.
  • Housing support and advice (for quarantine) - 1800 253 787
    The SA COVID-19 Information Line is open from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm every day and can provide information on self-quarantine requirements and can assist with the facilitation of emergency accommodation for those required to self-quarantine but unable to do so at home.
  • Red Cross Telecross REDi service - 1800 188 071
    Register for a free, daily call checking on the welfare of vulnerable South Australians in response to COVID-19.

Disability support

Domestic, family and sexual violence services

Drug abuse and information

  • Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS) - 1300 131 340
    Counselling, information and referral service for the general public, concerned family and friends, students and health professionals. South Australian callers only – 7 days a week between 8.30 am and 10.00 pm.

Money, housing and community support

  • Visit the SA Government COVID-19 website for information on money help during COVID-19, including SA Paid Pandemic Leave Scheme, household support, cost of living concession, Centrelink support.
  • Ask Izzy - for food relief, emergency money help, legal advice, Centrelink support financial support and everyday things.
  • St Vincent de Paul Assistance Hotline - 1300 729 202
    For emergency housing, and homeless support, money help, food relief and everyday things.
  • Anglicare - (08) 8305 9200
    For housing support.

Mental health and wellbeing support

  • SA Aboriginal Mental Health Support and Advice Line (Thirilli) - 1800 841 313
    Available 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday
  • SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - 1800 632 753 or chat online
    Provides mental health support for people surrounding COVID-19. It is available to people to maintain their mental health and wellbeing.
  • Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
  • SA Mental Health Triage - 131 465
    24 hour a day, 7 days a week mental health crisis support.
  • Lifeline Australia - 131 114
    For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
  • Mensline Australia - 1300 789 978
    Free professional 24 hour a day, 7 days a week counselling support for men about mental health, anger management, family violence and relationship issues, separation and divorce, parenting, suicide prevention and emotional well-being.
  • Kids Help Line - 1800 551 800
    Free 24/7 private counselling service for kids and young people aged 5 to 25 years no matter where they live or what they want to talk about.
  • Wellbeing SA website - Open your World
    Poster - Tips to stay positive (PDF 474KB)
    Poster - Need to talk? You’re not alone (PDF 466KB).

Interpreting services for deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech or communication impairment

Call the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.

Aboriginal languages translating or interpreting services

Northern Territory Aboriginal Interpreter Service

Interpreting only
Telephone: 1800 334 944
Email: ais@nt.gov.au
Languages:

  • Pitjantjatjara
  • Yankunytjatjara
  • other Central Australian languages

ABC Multilingua Pty Ltd

Telephone: (08) 8364 5255
Email: bookings@abcmultilingua.com.au
Languages:

  • Pitjantjatjara
  • Yankunytjatjara
  • Arrente / Aranda 
  • Warlpiri
  • Alyawarra
  • Yolngu Matha
  • Ngaanyatjarra
  • Luritja