“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 line 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. Recent changes to the funding model now place our service at risk of closure. 

Our priority is ensuring doctors and medical students can continue to access confidential, independent support without fear. Last year, 345 doctors and medical students accessed support through our 24/7 phone line. More than 1,670 clinicians participated in our education and peer connection programs.

We now 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

  • Make a donation
  • Regular giving
  • Leave a gift in your will / consider a bequest and leave a lasting legacy
  • Donate in memory
  • Fundraise
  • Corporate partnerships

Tax deductible donations

Donations to an eligible charity such as Doctors’ Health NSW, can both benefit the charity receiving the donation - and reduce an individual’s taxable income in a financial year.

Donations can be considered as tax deductible if they are made to a charity that is defined by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).

Doctors’ Health NSW is a registered charity and a deductible gift recipient. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

How to claim a tax deduction

Make a donation to Doctors’ Health NSW, enter an email address and you will automatically receive a receipt by email.

Keep this with your tax documentation and when you lodge your tax return at EoFY, make sure the donation amount is included in the D9 Gift or donations section of the tax return form.

You can claim for the full amount of your donation as long as it’s $2 or more.