A naturally occurring algal bloom is affecting some coastal areas in South Australia.
The South Australian and Australian Governments have announced a $28 million package which includes a range of business and industry support, such as small business grants, fisheries and aquaculture grants, licence fee relief, and mental health and wellbeing support.
Events like this can be worrying and impact our communities in different ways. If you or someone you know is struggling, a range of support is available locally across South Australia.
For the latest updates and information, visit www.algalbloom.sa.gov.au
Affected commercial fishers, charter operators and seafood processors can access the national Stay Afloat program to support their mental health and wellbeing. Visit the Stay Afloat website.
Primary producers and their families can access Family and Business (FaB) Mentors (through PIRSA) to help them navigate challenging times. Visit the PIRSA website, call the Recovery Hotline on 1800 931 314 or email PIRSA.Recovery@sa.gov.au.
Impacted small businesses have access to financial counselling (through Rural Business Support) to manage financial impacts to assist with recovery planning and more. Visit the Rural Business Support website.
Small businesses can also access Beyond Blue's free mental health coaching program offering one-on-one structured support. Visit the Beyond Blue website.
Free independent financial counselling support is also available through the Small Business Debt Helpline. Call 1800 413 828 or visit the Small Business Debt Helpline website.
If you or someone you know needs support, there are a range of services available online, over the phone and in-person across South Australia. Speak to your doctor or contact one of the following services directly.
For help in a mental health emergency
Call the 24/7 Emergency Triage and Liaison Service on 13 14 65
Medicare Mental Health provides free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support for anyone in Australia.
Anyone can access these services, even if you have never reached out for mental health support before.
Phone: 1800 595 212
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (except public holidays).
You can also walk into any of the following services for free, immediate mental health support – no Medicare card, referral or appointment required.
Address: Unit 9, 2-4 Cameron Road, Mount Barker
Phone: (08) 8473 6900
Website: Mount Barker Medicare Mental Health Centre
Opening hours:
Address: Unit 7, 165 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
Phone:
(08)
8724 7696
Website:
Mount Gambier Medicare
Mental Health Centre
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Address: 23 Gillingham Road, Elizabeth
Phone: 1800 565
774
Website: Northern Adelaide Head
to Health Support Services
Opening hours:
Address: 129 Ellen Street, Port Pirie
Phone:
(08) 8714 9070
Website:
Port Pirie Medicare
Mental Health Centre
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Address: 215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Phone:
(08)
8448 9100
Website: Urgent Mental Health
Care Centre
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Free professional telephone and online counselling for people 15 years and older living or working in regional South Australia.
For more information and resources visit the Mental health services page.
