SCE has onsite welfare counsellors for students to speak to in times of need. Our welfare counsellors are here to listen and can help direct students to professional help if required. Listed below are a number of resources and contacts for specific professional services available in Sydney.
131 450
24/7 free translation/ interpreter services
Call this service if you need someone to help you make a phone call in English.
131 114
24/7 free telephone counselling service for crisis support and suicide prevention
Counselling by phone or web chat.
1800 551 800
24/7 free general counselling service for kids and young people (max. 25 years old)
Counselling by phone, email or web chat.
1300 363 622
24/7 free telephone counselling service on different areas
Bookings can be made by phone or online..
A fee may apply for additional appointments, depending on your specific situation.
1800 187 263
Counselling by phone or chat on Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm, or by email.
Free mental health information and referral service on weekdays during office hours.
1300 659 467
24/7 free counselling for anyone affected by suicide
Counselling by phone, online chat and video chat.
1800 650 890
Counselling by phone or online chat, every day from 9am-1pm.
Early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, on four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.
131 450
24/7 free translation/ interpreter services
Call this service if you need someone to help you make a phone call in English.
1800 737 732
24/7 free national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service
Counselling by phone or online chat.
1800 424 017
24/7 free telephone and online crisis counselling service for anyone in NSW – men and women – who has experienced or is at risk of sexual assault.
Counselling by phone and online chat.
131 450
24/7 free translation/ interpreter services
Call this service if you need someone to help you make a phone call in English.
Legal advice on different subjects for people on low incomes.
Service hours:
9am – 5pm (Monday, Thursday and Friday) and 9am – 8pm (Tuesday and Wednesday). Closed for lunch each day: 1pm – 2pm
Bookings by phone.
Free legal advice by appointment only on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings by volunteer solicitors. Call receptionist to check eligibility for the free advice
Free legal advice to international students in NSW.
Service hours:
Monday – Thursday 9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm, Friday
9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm.
Advice is by appointment on a Wednesday evening.
Bookings can be made by phone.
Advice can be given in person, by phone or using video-link up.
131 450
24/7 free translation/ interpreter services
Call this service if you need someone to help you make a phone call in English.
1300 364 277
Offers family and relationship counselling as well as a range of specialist counselling services.
Bookings can be made by phone.
Counselling by phone, face-to-face or online.
Costs for the counselling vary based on your income. There is a cost of $90 flat rate per one hour session of online counselling.
131 450
24/7 free translation/ interpreter services
Call this service if you need someone to help you make a phone call in English.
(02) 9420 0788
Suite 704 BMA House
135-137 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Counselling for anyone who suffers with mild to moderate drug and alcohol abuse. This program is not suitable for people with severe drug and alcohol abuse.
Also other counselling areas available, check website for details.
Bookings can be made by phone or online.
One free 20 minute phone or Skype consultation.
One hour face-to-face or phone/ Skype: $215
40 min. phone: $130
20 min. phone: $80
Other fees can be found on the website when booking a consult.
(02) 9361 8000
ADIS is a NSW state-wide telephone service providing education, information, referral, crisis counselling and support about illegal drugs such as heroin, ice and cannabis, as well as legal drugs such as alcohol.
ADIS operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. All calls are confidential and anonymous.
This service is for:
• People affected by drugs
• Families
• Friends
• Professionals
131 450
24/7 free translation/ interpreter services
Call this service if you need someone to help you make a phone call in English.
1800 858 858
24/7 free and confidential support for anyone affected by gambling.
Counselling by phone (free) or face-to-face (fee may apply).
Free self-help resources can be found on the website.
The information on the website is in many different languages.
1300 827 638
www.wesleymission.org.au
gamblingcounselling@wesleymission.org.au
Free gambling and financial counselling for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.
Call or email for an initial assessment. Then book an appointment for a face-to-face session.
Options:
– personal counselling
– financial counselling
– family member
counselling
– legal services.
131 450
24/7 free translation/ interpreter services
Call this service if you need someone to help you make a phone call in English.
1800 184 527
QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people.
Call or online chat daily 3:00pm – Midnight
Free self-help resources can be found on the website.
It is a free service
Phone: 02 9206 2000
Freecall: 1800 063 060www.notsostraight.com.au414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
This website will help you find lots of information and will show you lots of other places (both online and in the real world) that you can go to for support, advice and information about being gay, lesbian or bisexual.
Office Hours 10am to 6pm – Monday to Friday
Free self-help resources can be found on the website.
131 450
24/7 free translation/ interpreter services
Call this service if you need someone to help you make a phone call in English.
1800 777 690
Offers pregnancy counselling as well as a range of specialist counselling services.
Monday to Thursday 9am – 7pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
Free, professional, confidential counselling in relation to pregnancy testing, unplanned pregnancy, post-abortion concerns, pregnancy support, pregnancy loss & adoption
1300 655 156
Offers pregnancy counselling as well as a range of specialist counselling services.
Monday – 9.00am – 4.30pm
Tuesday – 9.00am – 2.00pm
Wednesday – 9.00am – 1.00pm
Thursday – 9.00am – 4.30pm
Friday – 9:00am – 1.00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays CLOSED
If you think you may be pregnant and you want to be sure, or if you have had your pregnancy confirmed and are wondering what to do next, free pregnancy testing and counselling is available at Birthline.
131 450
24/7 free translation/ interpreter services
Call this service if you need someone to help you make a phone call in English.
02 8245 1500
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am – 7:00pm
Thursday 8:30am – 9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Our family practice is dedicated to providing you and your loved ones with personalised, professional, quality healthcare across a wide range of medical and support services.
$70 for a consultation / $25 for a consultation with Allianz Insurance OSHC or NIB
02 8197 1888
Shop RB08 Lower Ground Level
Central Park Shopping Centre
1 Central Park Ave Chippendale NSW 2008
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday Closed
Our aim at Myhealth is to give patients a better understanding of all aspects of their health and wellbeing.
Myhealth has a number of branches across the Sydney Metropolitan area,.
$50 for a consultation / $20 for a consultation with Allianz, Bupa and NIB
Doctors available 24/7 via video chat
A ‘Doctors on Demand’ Telehealth video conference appointment is privately billed at the rate of $60 per 15 minutes during the hours of Mon-Fri 8am-6pm and Sat 8am-12pm. Outside of these hours, the 15-minute consultations will be billed at $90 each.
Dr Elizabeth Woodcock & Associates
Suite 301, Level 3, 118 Christie St
St Leonards NSW 2065
Australia
Phone: 0405 430 530
Our multilingual Clinical Psychologist, Dr Macy Chan, conducts fluent therapy in English, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and has worked with clients from a variety of different cultural backgrounds. Macy sees children, adolescents, and adults
Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
A standard 50-minute therapy appointment is $200 and the initial assessment (1 hour) is $250. Medicare rebates of $124.50 per session are available for many clients. Fees can be paid by EFTPOS, cash, or credit card at the end of the appointment.
