“Our independence is what allows doctors to speak openly and seek help early. That's why they feel safe to call us.”

Doctors' Health NSW phone service doctor

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Doctors’ Health NSW is a confidential, doctor-led support service that has operated in New South Wales for more than 50 years. We are independent from regulators and employers. 

Our priority is ensuring doctors and medical students can continue to access confidential, independent support without fear.

In FY 2026, 363 doctors and medical students accessed support through our 24/7 phone service and more than 1000 clinicians participated in our education and peer connection programs.

Changes to national funding arrangements have placed significant financial pressure on our service. Donations help us continue providing confidential, independent support to doctors and medical students across NSW.

We need urgent funds to ensure this service stays open, so that we can:

  • Provide the 24/7 confidential free phone line, connecting callers with an experienced GP
  • Connect callers with a network of doctors, specialists and other services where needed
  • Raise awareness about the service, so that every doctor and medical student knows there is somewhere safe to turn when needed
  • Provide education and other activities relevant to doctors’ health and wellbeing.
Make a Donation

Ways to donate

Your support helps us continue providing confidential, independent support to doctors and medical students across NSW.

There are several ways you can help:

  • Make a donation – make a one-off donation of any amount.
  • Regular giving – set up a regular donation to provide ongoing support.
  • Leave a gift in your will – consider including Doctors' Health NSW in your will.
  • Donate in memory – make a donation in memory of someone special.
  • Fundraise – organise a fundraising activity to support our work.
  • Corporate partnerships – explore ways your organisation can support Doctors' Health NSW.

 

Tax-deductible donations

Doctors' Health NSW is a registered charity and endorsed deductible gift recipient (DGR).

Donations of $2 or more are generally tax deductible, provided they meet the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements.

This means you may be able to claim your donation as a deduction from your taxable income when you lodge your tax return.

To be tax deductible, a donation must be a genuine gift. Payments for goods or services, such as raffle tickets or fundraising event tickets, are generally not tax deductible as gifts.

How to claim a tax deduction

When you make a donation through our online donation page, provide your email address to receive a receipt.

Keep your receipt with your tax records. When you lodge your tax return, include your eligible donation in the gifts and donations section.

For more information, visit the ATO website.

Our charity details

Doctors' Health NSW is the registered business name of Doctors' Health Advisory Service (NSW) Limited.

ABN: 93 488 047 426

Registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

Endorsed deductible gift recipient (DGR).