Emergency assistance

Who it is for: Anyone in immediate danger or needing urgent medical help.

Police, fire or ambulance.

  |  Phone: 000

 

Lifeline

Who it is for: Anyone experiencing distress or needing crisis support.

Confidential crisis support by phone, text and online chat.

  |  24/7: 13 11 14 |  Text: 0477 13 11 14  |  Website: lifeline.org.au

 

Suicide Call Back Service

Who it is for: People at risk of suicide, concerned family or friends, and people bereaved by suicide.

Telephone and online counselling.

  |  24/7: 1300 659 467  |  Website: suicidecallbackservice.org.au

 

13YARN

Who it is for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people seeking crisis support.

Culturally safe, confidential crisis support with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

  |  24/7: 13 92 76 |  Website: 13yarn.org.au

 

1800RESPECT

Who it is for: People affected by domestic, family or sexual violence.

National counselling, information and support.

  |  24/7: 1800 737 732  |  Website: 1800respect.org.au

 

Doctors' Health NSW

Who it is for: Doctors and medical students in NSW; colleagues, family members and friends may also call.

Free, confidential and independent doctor-to-doctor support. Anonymous contact is available.

  |  24/7: 02 9437 6552  |  Office: 02 9030 7515  |  Email: admin@dhas.org.au  |  Website: doctorshealth.org.au

 

Medical Benevolent Association of NSW-ACT

Who it is for: Doctors and their families in NSW and the ACT.

Free, confidential social work and counselling, practical assistance, individual advocacy and possible financial support during hardship.

  |  Phone: 02 9987 0504  |  Email: socialworker@mbansw.org.au  |  Website: mbansw.org.au

 

NSW Health JMO Support Line and Delivering Under Pressure

Who it is for: NSW Health junior doctors and other doctors in training; coaching is also available to medical students.

Confidential support from experienced senior doctors and specialised coaching. These services do not provide crisis care.

  |  Phone: 1300 566 321  |  Website: NSW Health support services

 

Drs4Drs

Who it is for: Doctors and medical students across Australia.

National confidential mental health support and referral service.

  |  24/7: 1300 374 377  |  Website: drs4drs.com.au

 

Hand-n-Hand Peer Support

Who it is for: Healthcare workers and students in Australia and New Zealand.

Free, confidential individual and group peer support, provided by trained healthcare professionals.

  |  Email: admin@handnhand.org.au  |  Website: handnhand.org.au

 

Australian Doctors in Recovery

Who it is for: Doctors experiencing, or recovering from, alcohol or other drug problems.

Confidential mutual peer support from doctors with lived experience of recovery. Anonymous enquiries are welcome.

  |  Jack: 0418 546 654  |  Jean: 0407 060 192 |  Email: jeanjams@bigpond.net.au  |  Website: Australian Doctors in Recovery

 

 

Australian Medical Association NSW

Who it is for: NSW doctors and medical students; some services are available only to members.

Professional and medico-political advocacy, workplace advice and individual member support.

  |  Phone: 02 9439 8822  |  General: enquiries@amansw.com.au  |  Workplace: workplace@amansw.com.au  |  Website: amansw.com.au

 

Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation NSW

Who it is for: Salaried doctors, including junior doctors, staff specialists and other employed medical officers.

Union representation, industrial advice and assistance with workplace matters. Membership is required for individual representation.

  |  Phone: 02 9212 6900  |  Email: asmof@asmof.org.au  |  Website: asmofnsw.org.au

 

NSW Medical Students' Council

Who it is for: Medical students across NSW and the ACT.

Peak student representative body providing advocacy, representation, education and events.

  |  Email: info@nswmsc.org.au  |  Website: nswmsc.org.au

 

Australian Medical Students' Association

Who it is for: Medical students across Australia.

National medical student advocacy, policy, wellbeing initiatives, events and professional development.

  |  Email: secretary@amsa.org.au  |  Website: amsa.org.au

 

General Practice Registrars Australia

Who it is for: GP trainees, prevocational doctors and medical students interested in general practice.

Independent representation and confidential support with employment, contracts, training and placement concerns.

  |  Website: gpra.org.au  |  Training support: Employment and training enquiries

 

 

Rural Doctors' Association NSW

Who it is for: Doctors working in rural and regional NSW.

Advocacy and professional representation on rural medical workforce and health service issues.

  |  Phone: 1800 350 732  |  Email: admin@rdansw.com.au  |  Website: rdansw.com.au

 

Rural Doctors Network

Who it is for: Doctors and health professionals working, training or considering work in rural and remote NSW.

Workforce assistance, recruitment, professional development and rural health programs.

  |  Phone: 02 4924 8000  |  Email: enquiries@rdnhealth.org  |  Website: ruraldoctors.org

 

CRANAplus and the Bush Support Line

Who it is for: Doctors, medical students, other health workers and their families working, training or undertaking placements in rural, remote or isolated communities.
 

Provides rural and remote workforce support, education and advocacy. Its free, confidential Bush Support Line is staffed by psychologists with rural, remote and cross-cultural experience. 

No membership is required to use the support line.


24/7 Bush Support Line: 1800 805 391 | General enquiries: 07 4047 6400 | Website:crana.org.au | Support information:Bush Support Line

 

Support for Rural Specialists in Australia

Who it is for: Medical specialists working in rural and remote Australia.

Professional support and competitive grants for CPD, clinical attachments, peer review and skills development.

  |  Phone: 02 9256 5496  |  Website: ruralspecialist.org.au

 

 

Australian Indian Medical Graduates Association

Who it is for: Australian- and Indian-trained doctors, including doctors of Indian heritage.

NSW-based professional network offering education, advocacy, professional connection and community activities.

  |  Email: admin@aimga.au  |  Website: aimga.au

 

Indian Doctors in Australia

Who it is for: Australian- and Indian-trained doctors across Australia.

Mentoring, professional education, social connection and professional networking.

  |  Phone: 0424 127 991  |  Email: info@idia.com.au  |  Website: idia.com.au

 

Illawarra Indian Doctors Association

Who it is for: Indian doctors in the Illawarra region.

Regional professional connection, continuing education and cultural activities.

  |  Website: iidansw.com.au

 

Australian Chinese Medical Association NSW

Who it is for: Doctors connected with the Australian Chinese community.

Peer connection, professional education, advocacy and community engagement.

  |  Phone: 0438 131 638  |  Email: office@acma.org.au  |  Website: acma.org.au

 

Australian Pakistani Medical Association NSW

Who it is for: Pakistani doctors and medical professionals in NSW.

Professional connection, advocacy, networking and community activities.

  |  Email: admin@apmansw.com.au  |  Website: apmansw.com.au

 

Bangladesh Medical Society of NSW

Who it is for: Bangladeshi doctors in NSW, including international medical graduates and AMC candidates.

Professional and cultural connection, with support relevant to international medical graduates and AMC candidates.

  |  Website: bms-nsw.com.au

 

Australian Islamic Medical Association - NSW Chapter

Who it is for: Muslim doctors, medical students and other healthcare professionals.

Professional connection, mentoring, education, advocacy and community service.

  |  Phone: 0405 709 932  |  Email: admin@aima.org.au  |  Website: aima.org.au

 

Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association

Who it is for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors and medical students.

Professional support, representation, policy advocacy, member opportunities and specialist trainee support.

  |  Phone: 1800 190 498  |  Email: aida@aida.org.au  |  Website: aida.org.au

 

Doctors With Disabilities Australia

Who it is for: Doctors and medical students living with disability or chronic illness.

Peer connection and advocacy. Its public information is currently provided primarily through its Facebook page.

  |  Public page: Doctors With Disabilities Australia  |  Email: contact@dwda.org.au

 

GLADD Australia

Who it is for: LGBTQIA+ doctors, dentists, medical students and dental students.

Professional and social connection, visibility and advocacy, including activities in Sydney. Its public information is currently provided primarily through Instagram.

  |  Public page: @gladdau

 

AMSA Queer

Who it is for: LGBTQIA+ medical students across Australia.

A private, student-led space for connection, community, solidarity and discussion of issues affecting LGBTQIA+ medical students.

  |  Email: queer@amsa.org.au  |  Website: AMSA Queer

 

Medical Women's Society of NSW

Who it is for: Women doctors and medical students in NSW.

Professional networking, mentoring, support and advocacy.

  |  Website: nsw.afmw.org.au

 

Australian Federation of Medical Women

Who it is for: Women doctors and medical students across Australia.

National advocacy, mentoring, leadership and professional networking.

  |  Email: afmw@afmw.org.au  |  Website: afmw.org.au

 

 

RACP Support Program

Who it is for: RACP Fellows and trainees.

Free, completely confidential support for personal, professional, workplace or training-related difficulties.

  |  24/7: 1300 687 327  |  Website: RACP wellbeing

 

RACS Support Program

Who it is for: RACS Fellows, trainees, specialist international medical graduates, Global Health volunteers and their immediate families.

Confidential counselling, coaching and support for personal or work-related concerns, with up to four funded sessions each calendar year.

  |  Website: RACS Support Program

 

RANZCP Confidential Member Advice Line

Who it is for: RANZCP members, including psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees.

Confidential advice about professional matters, Fellowship and training issues. The service operates as a business-hours call-back line separate from the College's main number.

  |  Phone: 1800 941 002  |  Email: support@ranzcp.org  |  Website: RANZCP support and wellbeing

 

RACGP GP Support Program

Who it is for: Eligible RACGP members and their immediate families.

Confidential counselling and mental health support for work and personal concerns, including stress, burnout, conflict and complaints. Access is available through the Sonder app, phone or live chat.

  |  Website: RACGP GP Support Program

 

Avant

Who it is for: Avant members, including eligible doctors and medical students.

Medico-legal advice and assistance, professional support and health and wellbeing resources. Contact your indemnity provider promptly if you receive a complaint, notification, subpoena or other formal correspondence.

  |  Phone: 02 9260 9000  |  Website: Avant support

 

MDA National Doctors for Doctors Program

Who it is for: MDA National members experiencing a medico-legal matter.

Confidential peer support from another doctor who understands the professional and personal impact of medico-legal proceedings.

  |  Phone: 1300 22 4636  |  Website: Health and wellbeing

 

Medical Indemnity Protection Society

Who it is for: MIPS members, including eligible practitioners and healthcare students.

24-hour medico-legal advice and support from advisers, lawyers and clinicians, with education and wellbeing resources for members.

  |  24/7: 1800 061 113  |  Email: info@mips.com.au  |  Website: MIPS wellbeing resources

 

 

University of Sydney - Student Wellbeing

Who it is for: University of Sydney medical students.

Free and confidential health, psychological and personal support, with online registration. After-hours mental wellbeing support is also available.

  |  After hours: 1300 474 065  |  Website: Student health and wellbeing

 

Sydney University Medical Society

Who it is for: Students enrolled in the University of Sydney Doctor of Medicine program.

Student representation, peer connection, advocacy, events and academic support.

  |  Email: secretary@sydneymedsoc.org.au  |  Website: sydneymedsoc.org.au

 

UNSW Medicine & Health - Wellbeing Support

Who it is for: UNSW Medicine & Health students.

Medicine-specific confidential support through the Faculty Wellbeing Team, alongside university health and wellbeing services.

  |  Health Service: 02 9385 5425  |  Faculty support: Medicine & Health wellbeing  |  University support: UNSW health and wellbeing

 

UNSW Medical Society

Who it is for: UNSW medical students.

Student representation, advocacy, peer connection, education, wellbeing initiatives and events.

  |  Email: president@medsoc.org.au  |  Website: medsoc.org.au

 

Western Sydney University - Student Support and Wellbeing

Who it is for: Western Sydney University medical students.

Counselling, welfare, disability and inclusion support, including confidential appointments and practical assistance.

  |  Phone: 1300 668 370 (press 5)  |  Counselling: counselling@westernsydney.edu.au  |  Welfare: welfareservice@westernsydney.edu.au  |  Disability: disability@westernsydney.edu.au  |  Website: Support and wellbeing

 

Western Sydney Medical Society

Who it is for: Western Sydney University medical students.

Student representation, advocacy, peer support, education and events.

  |  Email: president@wsms.org.au  |  Website: wsms.org.au

 

University of Notre Dame Australia - Sydney Counselling Service

Who it is for: Notre Dame medical students studying in Sydney.

Confidential counselling and wellbeing support. The Sydney School of Medicine can also assist with course-specific enquiries and referrals.

  |  Counselling: 02 8204 4220  |  Email: sydney.counselling@nd.edu.au  |  Medicine: 02 8204 4450  |  School email: sydney.medicine@nd.edu.au  |  Website: Sydney counselling

 

Medical Association of Notre Dame University Sydney

Who it is for: Notre Dame Sydney medical students.

Medical student representation, peer connection, activities and student support.

  |  Website: School resources and student society

 

Macquarie University - Student Wellbeing

Who it is for: Macquarie University medical students.

Counselling, accessibility and wellbeing support, with a 24-hour student assistance line.

  |  Phone: 02 9850 7497  |  24/7: 1800 227 367  |  Email: wellbeing@mq.edu.au  |  Website: Student wellbeing

 

Macquarie University Medicine Society

Who it is for: Macquarie University medical students.

Student representation, peer connection, education and events.

  |  Email: mqmums@gmail.com  |  Website: Medicine Society membership

 

Joint Medical Program - Student Support for Professional Practice

Who it is for: University of Newcastle and University of New England Joint Medical Program students.

Support for personal, health or academic difficulties, including mentoring, counselling referrals, reasonable adjustments, leave and special consideration.

  |  Website: Joint Medical Program student support

 

University of Newcastle Medical Society

Who it is for: University of Newcastle Joint Medical Program students.

Student representation, advocacy, peer connection and events.

  |  Email: secretary@unms.org.au  |  Website: unms.org.au

 

UNE Medical Students' Association

Who it is for: University of New England Joint Medical Program students.

Student representation, advocacy, peer support and events.

  |  Email: president@unemsa.org  |  Website: unemsa.org

 

University of Wollongong - Support and Wellbeing

Who it is for: University of Wollongong medical students.

Free counselling, student support coordination, accessibility, advocacy and safe-community support, with a 24-hour wellbeing line.

  |  24/7: 1300 036 149  |  Text: 0488 884 164  |  Website: Support and wellbeing  |  Counselling: Get help

 

Wollongong University Medical Students' Society

Who it is for: University of Wollongong medical students.

Representative medical student body providing advocacy, peer connection, wellbeing activities and events.

  |  Public page: WUMSS on Facebook

 

Student Health Alliance for Rural Populations

Who it is for: University of Wollongong health and medical students interested in rural health.

Rural placement support, rural community activities, peer connection, road trips and professional events.

  |  Website: SHARP

 

Charles Sturt University - Student Support

Who it is for: Charles Sturt University medical students in Orange.

Counselling, wellbeing, accessibility, financial assistance and student advocacy are available through university support services.

  |  Website: Current student support

 

Charles Sturt Health and Rural Medicine Society

Who it is for: Charles Sturt medical and health students, particularly those studying in Orange.

Student connection, rural health activities, professional development and peer support.

  |  Orange contact: 02 6365 7658  |  Clubs email: clubs@csu.edu.au  |  Website: Charles Sturt student clubs

 

Medical Council of NSW

Who it is for: Registered medical practitioners and members of the public.

Information about complaints and regulatory processes concerning doctors in NSW. This is a regulator, not a confidential support or advocacy service.

  |  Phone: 1300 197 177  |  Email: HPCA-mail@health.nsw.gov.au  |  Website: mcnsw.org.au

 

Ahpra and the Medical Board of Australia

Who it is for: Registered medical practitioners, applicants and members of the public.

Registration, professional standards and notification processes. These are regulatory bodies, not confidential support or advocacy services.

  |  Phone: 1300 419 495  |  Website: ahpra.gov.au

 

Health Care Complaints Commission

Who it is for: Health practitioners, patients and members of the public in NSW.

Receives and assesses complaints about health practitioners and health services in NSW.

  |  Phone: 1800 043 159  |  Email: hccc@hccc.nsw.gov.au  |  Website: hccc.nsw.gov.au

 

Health Education and Training Institute

Who it is for: NSW Health staff, medical trainees and prospective interns.

Education and training information, including medical internships, prevocational training and accreditation.

  |  Phone: 02 9844 6551  |  Internships: HETI-Internship@health.nsw.gov.au  |  Website: heti.nsw.gov.au