Works underway for new Geelong Veterans’ and Families’ Hub

The Albanese Government is delivering for Australian veterans, with work underway on the new Surf Coast/Geelong Veterans’ and Families’ Hub, providing critical services and support closer to home for the region’s 6,600 veterans and their families. 

Working closely with the newly-opened Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency, the Hub will offer everything from mental and physical health services to claims and compensation advocacy, education, employment and housing advice. 

Designed in consultation with the local veteran community, the Hub will provide a welcoming, accessible space where veterans and families can seek practical assistance, build connections and access ongoing support.

RSL Victoria will establish the Hub, which will be based on site at the Geelong RSL, complemented by satellite sites across the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula to extend its reach across the region. 

The Surf Coast/Geelong Veterans’ and Families Hub forms part of the Albanese Government’s growing network of Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs across Australia, bringing support closer to the communities where veterans and families live. 

The Surf Coast/Geelong Hub is expected to open in mid-2027.

Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister:

“Geelong and the surrounding region have a proud history of military service, and our Government is committed to ensuring those who serve, and the families who support them, can access the care and assistance they deserve.

“This new Hub will deliver immeasurable benefits for the many serving personnel, veterans and their families who call this region home.

“The Albanese Government is proud to be delivering this program, providing tailored, community‑focused programs in a dedicated space and support the wellbeing of our veterans here in Geelong and right across the country.”                                                                                  

Matt Keogh, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs:

“We know that wellbeing support is more effective when services are properly joined up and when veterans and their families can access it close to where they live.

“The Albanese Government is investing more than $5 million together with RSL Victoria to build a Veterans’ and Families Hub for the Surf Coast and Geelong so veterans and their families have a local central place to access supports and co-ordinated connection to other services, backed by the work of the new Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency.

“It’s great to see the Hub taking shape so local veterans and their families can get the right support at the right time.”

Libby Coker, Member for Corangamite:

“This is a really important milestone for local veterans and families of veterans, and it’s exciting to see the Hub taking shape after extensive outreach and consultation with our local veteran community from Torquay, Portarlington, Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove.

“Local feedback has helped shape the Hub and the services it will offer, from help with DVA claims and compensation to finding a job or a home, and opportunities to connect with like-minded locals. 

“Importantly, this Hub has been designed with the local veteran community because we want veterans and their families to know there is a welcoming place close to home where they can find the right support, feel heard and stay connected.”

Australian Military Training Memorial

The Albanese Government will support the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans’ Association to begin work to establish a new Australian Military Training Memorial in Canberra. 

The memorial will provide a dedicated place of national recognition for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who have lost their lives during military training, and for the families, friends and colleagues who carry the enduring impact of their loss.

The risks a person takes on when they choose to serve in our ADF cannot be underestimated. We are forever grateful to all those who choose to serve in our nation’s uniform, and the families who support them. 

The new memorial will be appropriately situated on Anzac Parade, between Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial. 

Alongside the other memorials that sit on this revered path, the Australian Military Training Memorial will provide a lasting place of reflection and remembrance for families, the Defence community and all Australians.

The Australian Military Training Memorial will address a longstanding gap in Australia’s national commemorative landscape, ensuring those who have died during military training are honoured alongside others who have served our nation.

The Government’s support will help fund consultation with bereaved families, serving and former ADF personnel, and other stakeholders, as well as the development of a concept design for the memorial.

Acting Prime Minister, Richard Marles: 

“The Australian Military Training Memorial will address a distinct and longstanding gap in national commemorations. 

“It will take pride of place on Anzac Parade as a reminder to all Australians of the risk and sacrifice Australian Defence Force personnel have made in the past, and for years to come.”

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh: 

“In recent years we have been heartbroken by too many painful reminders of the immense risks our service personnel face every single day to keep us safe. 

“Our personnel should be safe in the knowledge that whatever may befall them in service, they, and their families will be looked after, and acknowledged by a grateful nation.”

Recognising their Sacrifice

All Australians value the service and sacrifice of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. Those who are killed or injured in service, and the loved ones who share in their sacrifice, deserve meaningful and enduring recognition. 

In 2021, the then‑Government asked the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal to conduct an independent inquiry into recognising the sacrifice of ADF members

The Albanese Government has now carefully considered the findings of that inquiry, and produced the Recognising their Sacrifice – Discussion Paper.

The Government’s Discussion Paper proposes a new form of recognition for the families of ADF personnel who die during their service, outside the Australian honours and awards system. This could include a commemorative emblem that families can wear as a lasting symbol of their loved one’s service and sacrifice. 

Individual ADF members would continue to be recognised through the Australian honours and awards system in the usual way. 

Beyond this proposal, the Government is also seeking views on how Australia can better recognise the broader sacrifices associated with military service, including those personnel who are wounded as a result of their service, those who die after their service has ended, and the families who support them. 

Today, we invite community feedback from Serving members, veterans, families and the broader Australian community on the Government’s proposal, as well as additional forms of recognition. 

Feedback received through this consultation will help inform the Government’s consideration of how recognition can best honour the service and sacrifice of ADF members, veterans and their families.

To access the Recognising their Sacrifice discussion paper, provide feedback, or find out more information visit https://www.defence.gov.au/about/reviews-inquiries/recognising-their-sacrifice.

Australia sanctions senior commanders responsible For Sudan conflict

The Australian Government is today imposing targeted Magnitsky-style human rights sanctions and travel bans on four Sudanese individuals and targeted financial sanctions on one entity in response to the ongoing conflict and catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have committed serious human rights violations and abuses, including attacks on civilians, torture, sexual and gender-based violence, and extrajudicial killings. Those responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses must be held to account.

The sanctions target the leaders of both warring parties, including Commander in Chief of the SAF, Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan, and Commander of the RSF, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo Mousa. They build on sanctions already imposed by Australia on 13 individuals under the United Nations Security Council’s Sudan framework.

Since the conflict in Sudan began on 15 April 2023, hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and over 14 million individuals have been displaced. Almost 34 million people – over 70 per cent of Sudan’s population – are in need of humanitarian assistance.

Australia has provided over $67 million in humanitarian assistance to organisations delivering support to those impacted by the conflict. Assistance has included food, clean water and shelter, health and protection services and support to victim survivors of gender-based violence.

A class-based humanitarian permit has been issued for Sudan, to facilitate certain humanitarian activities otherwise restricted under Australia’s autonomous sanctions framework.

The latest sanctions underscore Australia’s commitment to addressing human rights atrocities and holding perpetrators to account.

Australia unequivocally condemns violence against civilians and humanitarian personnel. We call on all parties to the conflict to agree to an immediate and permanent ceasefire, to protect civilians and humanitarian personnel, and to allow and facilitate full, safe, rapid, and unhindered humanitarian access, in accordance with international humanitarian law.

Australia stands with the people of Sudan and Sudanese communities in Australia affected by this devastating conflict.

For further information, including the full list of sanctions, visit the Australia and sanctions page on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.

Economy Labor built forces 17th rate hike because taxaholic Treasurer can’t kick spending addiction

“The Reserve Bank has been forced to raise interest rates on Australian families and small businesses for the 17th time under the Albanese Labor government because the Taxaholic Treasurer still can’t kick his spending addiction”, said Shadow Treasurer, Tim Wilson.

Mr Wilson’s comments come in the wake of the Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.85 per cent, the fifth interest rate rise this year, the 17th since Labor came to power, and the highest level in 18 years.

In its statement, the RBA noted “Inflation is now forecast to remain elevated through much of 2027 and is not expected to reach the top of the 2–3 per cent target range until late 2027, around three quarters later than previously forecast”.

“The only sure bet on Melbourne Cup Day was Australian families would be forced to make tough choices because the Treasurer won’t kick his spending addiction”, Mr Wilson said.

“The RBA has now warned that because of the Treasurer’s spending addiction rates are going to be high and stay there”.

“Today’s rise adds around $150 a month to the average new mortgage. That family is now paying about $32,000 a year more in interest than when Labor was elected. That’s $2,700 a month ripped out of the family budget”.

“In March last year the Treasurer said we’d turned the inflation corner, but by July last year inflation started rising and so did pressure on interest rates”.

“While most developed countries have had one or two interest rate hikes this year, Australia has now had five because we have a Treasurer that can’t kick his spending and inflation addiction”. 

“Australia now has higher interest rates and higher underlying inflation than every major advanced economy. This isn’t a global story. It’s a homegrown inflation problem, and its name is the Albanese government’s active inflation agenda”.

“Underlying inflation is 3.6 per cent and has been above the Reserve Bank’s target band in 15 of the 18 quarters since Labor was elected. Prices set here in Australia are up 4.5 per cent, and government spending is at its highest share of the economy since 1986-87 outside the pandemic”.

“The Reserve Bank, the IMF and business leaders have all warned that government spending is fuelling inflation. The Treasurer keeps pouring debt petrol on the inflation fire, and families and small businesses keep paying the bill at the bank and at the checkout”.

“Real wages are down 1.5 per cent under Labor. Australians are working harder, paying more at the supermarket, getting less in their trolley and going backwards”.

“The Albanese government will never pull in its belt, but it keeps telling Australians to pull in theirs. It stokes inflation, taxes inflation and spends inflation in a vicious cycle that keeps Australians poorer”.

“The Coalition has a plan to get inflation down and take pressure off interest rates. We’ve found $31 billion in savings by cutting Labor’s waste, we will put a speed limit on spending so government can’t spend faster than the economy is growing, and we will deliver our Tax Back Guarantee, so every Australian worker gets a bigger, permanent tax cut, every year”.

“The Treasurer has a choice in MYEFO. He can rein in his spending, or he can keep running the economy down the recession runway and leave families and small businesses to pay for it with even higher interest rates”. 

“Australians deserve an economy where hard work gets them ahead, not one where they run faster just to stand still”.

ANNUAL INFLATION, LAST 12 MONTHS

Annual InflationHeadline SEP-26Core SEP-26
Japan2.1%2.1%
France3.1%1.5%
Canada3.1%2.2%
Germany3.3%2.4%
UK3.5%2.8%
US3.7%2.6%
Italy4.2%1.6%
Australia4.3%3.6%

Sources
RBA decisions, Tables F1.1 and F6 (August 2026).
ABS CPI, September 2026 and September quarter 2026.
ABS WPI, June quarter 2026.
ABS Lending Indicators, June quarter 2026 (average new loan).
Trading Economics (other countries).
Final Budget Outcome 2025-26, Appendix B, Table B1 (spending).

City of Newcastle delivering paw-sitive support for our four-legged friends

A range of free services for furry family members will be on offer this Saturday as City of Newcastle Rangers look to enhance their impressive record for rescuing lost pets.

To be held at City of Newcastle’s animal facility in Tighes Hill, the Pet Support Day will provide Newcastle residents with practical measures to help keep their dogs and cats safe, properly identified and connected to the people who love them.

City of Newcastle Rangers Jacob, Dana and Rachael with rescued dog 'Leo' at the Tighes Hill animal facilityCity of Newcastle Rangers Jacob, Dana and Rachael with rescued dog ‘Leo’ at the Tighes Hill animal facility.City of Newcastle’s Executive Manager Transport and Regulation Ryan Tranter said Rangers are always looking for ways to create more positive outcomes for the community.

“Our Rangers love animals and just want what’s best for them and their families,” Mr Tranter said.

“During the 2025/26 financial year they assisted 268 pets, including around 100 that were returned directly to their owners because they had a microchip with up-to-date registration information.

“Our Rangers always work hard to reunite animals with their families. Approximately 70 dogs did spend some time with our team at Tighes Hill before we could locate their owners and return them home.

“Making sure your pets are microchipped, registered, and wearing up-to-date ID tags is one of the simplest things you can do as an owner to keep them safe and get them home as soon as possible.”

During the community event, the Rangers will be offering free microchipping and NSW Pet Registry updates for Newcastle residents, as well as information on responsible pet ownership.

City of Newcastle has also partnered with charitable organisation The Stay Foundation to offer vet care from Mayfield Veterinary Hospital, including free services such as vaccinations, health checks and desexing for eligible residents who hold a valid pension card.

Ranger Coordinator Rachael Davis said the team is passionate about educating the community on responsible pet ownership and providing support to residents and their animals.

“Our Pet Support Day will be a cost-effective way to strengthen the bond between people and their pets to ensure more animals remain safely in their homes,” Ms Davis said.

“We’ll be providing a helping hand with pet essentials, access to affordable vet care, information on available pet resources and the chance to connect with the community.

“As Rangers, we strive to provide a safe and caring environment for all animals, but our primary goal is to reunite lost pets with their owners.

“We also worked alongside 16 rehoming organisations over the past year to give almost 100 animals a second chance by finding them new homes across Australia.”

The Pet Support Day will take place this Saturday 7 November at City of Newcastle’s Tighes Hill animal facility between 10am and 12pm.

For more information visit the event page. 

Wingham Brush reopens with state-of-the-art upgrades after floods

Visitors can now enjoy full access to Wingham Brush Nature Reserve on the Mid North Coast, following the completion of repairs and upgrades after the Manning River floods last year.

In May 2025, the Manning River flood left large amounts of mud, debris and sediment throughout the reserve, causing significant damage to boardwalks, railings, signage and visitor facilities.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service staff undertook a huge clean-up for months, before reconstruction and upgrade works could commence.

Reconstruction works completed this week have restored safe public access and improved the visitor experience through installation of new signage, walkways, railings and ramps.

Wingham Brush Nature Reserve is one of the Manning Valley’s most valued natural areas, protecting a rainforest and providing opportunities for locals and visitors to connect with nature.

The recovery project has also delivered new technology to support environmental monitoring and community engagement, including a weather station and live-stream camera overlooking the Grey-headed Flying fox colony.

The equipment will support ongoing conservation and research programs while allowing visitors, schools and the wider community to access environmental data and observe wildlife online.

Ongoing bush regeneration activities will be undertaken across the reserve, including monitoring and removal of flood-deposited weed seed propagules to support the rainforest’s long-term recovery.

Visitors can once again walk among the reserve’s unique rainforest, experience its rich wildlife and enjoy improved facilities helping ensure this natural asset can be enjoyed and protected for years to come.

Learn more at Wingham Brush Nature Reserve.

Minister for Recovery and the North Coast, Janelle Saffin said:

“The reopening of Wingham Brush is a testament to the incredible resilience and commitment of our NPWS teams and the communities of the North Coast.

“Through hard work and smart investment in weather-resilient upgrades and live monitoring tech, their significant natural assets can be protected for now and future use.

“Seeing this treasured natural area restored and ready to welcome locals and visitors back is testament to the recovery efforts. It brings back enjoyment of this much loved and valued area and additionally it boosts tourism in the Manning Valley.”

HSC exams come to an end for 75,000 students across New South Wales

The 2026 HSC exams will officially come to an end this afternoon when nearly 9,000 students complete their Physics exam.

Finishing the HSC is the culmination of 13 years of schooling and a major achievement for the 75,000 students who are on track to achieve the HSC this year.

Over the past 18 test days HSC students have sat more than 400,000 exam sessions across 123 written exams, held across 800 exam centres and overseen by 8,000 staff.

2026 was the first year that the new Health and Movement Science syllabus was examined and is the last to examine the outgoing English and Mathematics syllabuses, as new knowledge-rich syllabuses come online.

Thousands of dedicated teachers, principals, and support staff have been working behind the scenes during the HSC, ensuring exams run smoothly and deliver a fair outcome for students.

Marking is well underway, with over 5,500 markers assessing responses for more than 1.2 million papers. Students will receive their HSC results and ATAR on Wednesday 16 December.

Enrolment data about this year’s HSC cohort can be found on the NESA website.

Deputy Premier of New South Wales and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:

“The hard work is complete, and our HSC students can now celebrate everything they’ve achieved.

“I want all Year 12 students to know that they are not defined by their results and there are many pathways to success, and multiple ways to achieve your dreams.

“Reaching the end of a 13-year schooling journey is a major accomplishment, and today all Year 12 students should feel proud as they prepare to move on to the next phase of their lives.”

NSW Education Standards Authority Chief Executive Officer Paul Martin said:

“Delivering the HSC exams is a complex logistical operation – and one that we simply could not carry off without the work of the schools, sectors, exam staff, warehouse and security teams, and markers.

“For students, the end of exams marks the end of more than a decade of schooling.

“Enjoy this time, content in the knowledge you have done the hard work, challenged yourself and demonstrated all that you know in each course and discipline.”

More housing for women and children fleeing domestic violence

Six new affordable homes are now available to women and children seeking safe housing in Sydney’s east, with a newly acquired unit block delivering much-needed support for victim-survivors of domestic violence in Maroubra.

The Minns Labor Government partnered with Women’s Housing Company, Woollahra Council, and Waverley council to purchase and upgrade the 1970s apartment building in Maroubra.

Refurbishment works included full kitchen upgrades, new windows and general fire safety improvements, with new residents expected to move in shortly.

As affordable housing, rents will be capped at 30 per cent of income, helping women on low to moderate incomes remain in the communities where they work and live.

By purchasing and upgrading existing properties, the Minns Labor Government and its partners can bring affordable housing online sooner and provide immediate support to women in crisis, while continuing to invest in new housing supply across the state.

This project demonstrates how the NSW Government, local councils, and community housing providers can work together to deliver more affordable homes for people who need them.

Councils participating in an Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme can allocate funds to deliver affordable rental housing projects either within their own Local Government Area (LGA) or within an adjoining LGA, as in this case.

These homes add to work already underway by the Minns Labor Government to deliver 8,400 new public homes and thousands of new affordable homes, with half dedicated to women and children fleeing domestic violence.

More than 5,175 new homes have already completed and it’s all possible due to a $6.6 billion investment in housing and homelessness, the largest in the state’s history.

Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson:

“This is about getting more safe homes to women in crisis sooner rather than later. It’s a fast and practical way that we can increase affordable housing supply, without waiting years for new builds.

“We are using every tool available to boost housing supply, whether that’s building new homes, renewing older properties or bringing existing homes online faster.

“These homes will provide safety, stability and a pathway forward for women who have experienced trauma, close to the communities, services and support networks they rely on.”

Minister for Domestic and Family Violence Jodie Harrison:

“Safe and affordable housing can be life-changing for women escaping domestic and family violence.

“These homes will provide security, stability and a foundation for a fresh start, close to the services and support networks people rely on.”

“This is part of the broader work we are continuing to do to support women and children escaping domestic and family violence access safe homes so they can recover and rebuild their lives.”

Member for Maroubra Michael Daley:

“Safe housing can mean the difference between someone leaving an unsafe situation and them staying. Every affordable home we bring online makes a real difference and I’m thrilled to see these new homes in Maroubra.

“These homes mean women can stay connected to our local community, schools, jobs and support networks while they rebuild their lives.”

Women’s Housing Company CEO, Nada Nasser:

“We are grateful for the funding contributions from Homes NSW, Woollahra Council and Waverly Council.

“For women rebuilding their lives after domestic and family violence, having a safe, affordable home can make an enormous difference.

“Safe housing means more choice, and more opportunity for women and children to build a secure future. This is a welcome addition to Sydney’s affordable housing.”

Mayor of Woollahra, Councillor Sarah Dixson:

“Today’s announcement reflects our shared commitment to helping women in crisis rebuild their lives. Woollahra Council is proud to have provided $1.974 million towards this project.

“For seven years, Woollahra Council has partnered with the Women’s Housing Company to help women and children escaping domestic and family violence access safe and affordable housing, reducing their risk of homelessness.

“The program provides 12 local homes and has supported 53 women and children remain connected to their community.”

Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Steven Lewis:

“Affordable housing is a significant challenge in the Eastern Suburbs, where the cost of living and property prices can make it incredibly difficult for people on limited incomes to find a secure place to live.

“For women facing housing insecurity, having an affordable home can be life-changing, providing stability and independence.

“Addressing the housing crisis requires action at every level. Initiatives like this are an important step towards ensuring our community remains a place where people can live with dignity, feel supported and maintain their connection to the area they call home.”

$5 million construction begins on new refuge in Hornsby

The Minns Labor Government is building a safer New South Wales for women and children escaping domestic and family violence, with construction beginning on a new refuge in Hornsby.

The government is investing $5 million in the new crisis accommodation that is being developed by Link Wentworth.

The refuge will comprise four self-contained units and a ‘core’ of support that facilitates access to services such as counselling, legal assistance, education and employment support.

Specialist domestic and family violence support services will be provided onsite by Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Women’s Shelter, a member of the Women’s Community Shelters Network.

Each unit will have its own kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities, as well as private outdoor space and an area for pets, helping residents maintain independence and a sense of home while they access support.

At least one unit will be wheelchair accessible, and the shared areas will be designed to accommodate residents with restricted mobility.

The ‘core’ will include an office area and two consulting rooms that can be combined into a larger conference room, along with a shared lounge, dining and kitchen facilities.

There will also be communal indoor and outdoor play spaces for children, giving families dedicated areas to spend time together.

This investment is part of the NSW Government’s $426.6 million Core and Cluster program to expand crisis accommodation and provide on-site specialist support for women and children fleeing violence.

Once all 49 new refuges are complete, the program will support more than 2,900 additional victim-survivors of domestic and family violence each year.

The program is part of the wider work by the NSW Government to provide safe housing for those escaping domestic and family violence, including an historic $6.6 billion investment in social and affordable housing, with at least half of the new homes prioritised for victim-survivors, and an additional $130 million for new crisis beds.

The Minns Labor Government continues to strengthen support for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. In our June Budget, we provided a landmark $184.1 million to increase funding for six core domestic and family violence specialist programs by 50 per cent, so that victim-survivors can receive timely, life-saving support.

Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said:

“Too many women and children fleeing domestic and family violence are also facing housing insecurity at one of the most difficult moments of their lives.

“A safe home can provide the stability people need to recover, rebuild and plan for the future, which is why we’re investing in more crisis accommodation right across New South Wales.

“This new refuge in Hornsby will provide safe, self-contained accommodation alongside specialist support, helping more women and children take the first steps towards a brighter future.”

Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Jodie Harrison said:

“Women and children escaping domestic and family violence need to know there is somewhere safe to go to when they leave.

“This new refuge in Hornsby will provide victim-survivors with not only a place to stay, but also access to critical support services so that they can recover and rebuild their lives.

“It takes a lot of courage to leave violence and we know that this crisis accommodation will make a real difference to women and children.”

CEO of Link Wentworth Andrew McAnulty said:

“Every woman and child deserves the chance to live free from violence and fear.

“This refuge is part of Link Wentworth’s long-standing commitment to investing in safe, secure housing and support for women experiencing family and domestic violence.

“Link Wentworth, through our partnership with the NSW Government and Women’s Community Shelters, are creating more than accommodation – we are creating opportunities for women and children to heal, regain stability and rebuild their lives.”

Interim CEO of Women’s Community Shelters Sue Cripps said:

“Too often, women escaping violence with their children face an impossible choice between staying in an unsafe home or having nowhere safe to go.

“Today’s sod turn marks the beginning of an important new chapter for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter and means more families in Sydney’s north won’t have to make that choice.

“For the first time, the service will welcome women with children, giving more families access to safe accommodation and support as they rebuild their lives free from abuse.

“Women’s Community Shelters is proud to stand alongside Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter as it expands access to safe accommodation and support for local women and children who need it most.”

Support:

If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call the Police on Triple Zero / 000.

For confidential advice, support, and referrals, contact 1800 RESPECT or 13 YARN.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, call the NSW Domestic Violence Line on 1800 65 64 63 for free counselling and referrals, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, call the Sexual Violence Helpline on 1800 424 017 for free counselling and referrals, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For information on Men’s Behaviour Change Programs operating in your local area, contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.