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Mental health support following the Bondi attack

If you are feeling distressed, help is available. Learn about mental health supports available to you and people that you care about.

Counselling

Support for People Seeking Asylum

About this service

This service is provided across Australia by eight specialist agencies with expertise in supporting people who are seeking asylum. Services include assessment, counselling and recovery-focused support delivered by experienced clinicians.

This service may help:

  • Reduce trauma-related distress and symptoms
  • Improve emotional wellbeing and daily functioning
  • Support recovery, safety and rebuilding life after trauma

Cost

Free

Availability

Mon-Fri: 9am to 5pm.

Duration

Service over multiple sessions (e.g. online course)

Engagement

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Guidelines
All agencies are accredited under the National Standards for Mental Health Services.