Emergency Services
If you feel like you can’t keep yourself safe, or you’re supporting someone in a crisis, dial triple zero (000) for emergency services (fire/ambulance/police). Calling the police or an ambulance is the quickest way to get help in an emergency.

Campus Security
In an emergency, always call emergency services first. You could notify Campus Security on +61 2 9351 3333 or 1800 SYD HLP (1800 793 457) after calling the emergency services. Campus Security are available 24 hours a day to assist with an emergency or safety threat. Our security officers are certified to perform first aid, and their vehicles are equipped with automatic defibrillators.
🔗 More info about Campus Security is available on the university’s website ↗

The University offers free, confidential, specialist support to all students. You can access short-term one-on-one sessions or group sessions, depending on what is most appropriate.
🔗 More info on the Counselling Service can be found on their website ↗
🔗 You can book an appointment with the Counselling Service using the wellbeing form on their website ↗

Counselling options for students who have been subjected to sexual violence
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) offer a free, confidential clinic with experienced counsellors available to speak to you. If you’d like to access support from RPA, you don’t need to also speak to anyone at the University about what happened to you. However, if you would like to speak to someone at USyd, please look at the “Sexual Violence” tab for more information on support. Campus Security can also arrange transport for you to RPA. IS
🔗 Info about RPA Community Health Sexual Assault Service, and how to book an appointment, can be found on their website ↗

Have a look at our 'I’d like to access community support' tab for info on helplines and other support options outside of the University.

Relaxing, mindfulness, and taking some time for yourself might seem difficult when you’re a busy student. However, just 10 minutes of meditation, a quick breathing exercise or writing down 5 things you’re grateful of every day could slowly start to improve your wellbeing, outlook on life and resilience.

You can search for free resources on sites like YouTube for beginners' guides to all the above and find out what works for you.

The University also have some useful self-help resources on their website. You could also enrol in the University’s “Head Set” module on Canvas for more help on managing your psychological wellbeing.
🔗 The University’s website has some useful tips and resources on mindfulness techniques and information on how to enrol in “Head Set” ↗

Grief can look different for different people, and no matter how long ago you lost a loved one, it could still be impacting you. You might be feeling depressed, numb, confused, overwhelmed, or angry, but there is a lot of support available to you whenever you’re ready to access it.

Griefline offers free telephone support for anyone experiencing grief and loss across Australia. You can call them on 1300 845 745. They offer a service in multiple language, and you can discuss your accessibility requirements with them too. IS, SD

Have a look at the “Counselling” tab for information about the University’s Student Counselling Service.

If you feel like your studies have been affected, you might want to apply for special consideration from the University.
🔗 Support and info about this can be found on the Student Representative Council’s website ↗

If you would like non-emergency support outside of the University, or would like some more community-specific support, have a look through the options below:

Lifeline
📞 13 11 14
🔗 Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention
💛 Offers support for anyone experiencing a personal crisis.


NSW Mental Health Line 
📞 1800 011 511 
🔗 Mental Health Line
💛 Provides immediate mental health support and advice for residents of New South Wales. 


Kids Helpline 
📞 1800 551 800 
🔗 Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800 
💛 Offers support for children and young people aged 5-25. 


MensLine Australia 
📞 1300 789 978 
🔗 Free help, referrals & counselling for men: MensLine Australia 
💛 A helpline for men seeking support with mental health, relationships and family issues.  


Suicide Callback Service 
📞 1300 659 467 
🔗 Mental health counselling | Suicide Call Back Service  
💛 Provides 24/7 telephone counselling for individuals impacted by suicide or experiencing suicidal thoughts. 


Full Stop Australia 
📞 1800 424 017 
🔗 Homepage | Full Stop Australia   
💛 Offers confidential support to anyone affected by sexual assault, harassment, or abuse. 


1800RESPECT 
📞 1800 737 732 
🔗 Home | Respect.gov.au - Violence against women. Let's stop it at the start    
💛 A 24/7 confidential counselling service for anyone experiencing sexual, domestic, or family violence.


13YARN  
📞 13 92 76 
🔗 13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders    
💛 A helpline offering culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in crisis. 
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Brother to Brother 24 hour crisis line (Dardi Munwurro)  
📞 1800 435 799 – available 24/7  
🔗 Brother to Brother Crisis Line - Dardi Munwurro     
💛 The Brother to Brother crisis line provides phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons. The line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including Elders, who have a lived experience in the issues that the line offers support for. 
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BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation 
🔗 Resources - BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation     
💛 BlaQ is the peak organisation for Aboriginal Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTQ+SB) Peoples and Communities in NSW. They offer training, resources and free events for members of this community, and to educate those outside the community too.  
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Beyond Blue  
📞 1300 224 636 
🔗 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention. - Beyond Blue      
💛 Provides 24/7 support for people experiencing depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts. 


Sane 
📞 1800 187 263  
🔗 SANE Australia       
💛 Offers support for people affected by mental illness, including guidance, information, and advocacy.


MindSpot  
📞 1800 614 434  
🔗 Free, digital psychological care with MindSpot      
💛 Provides free online mental health assessments and treatment for Australian adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress.  


Q Life 
📞 800 184 527  
🔗 QLife - Support and Referrals      
💛 Anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia. 
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Headspace  
📞 1800 650 890 
🔗 headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation      
💛 Offers mental health support for young people aged 12-25, covering issues like stress, relationships, and depression. 


Butterfly Foundation  
📞 1800 334 673 
🔗 Support for Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation      
💛 A helpline providing support for people affected by eating disorders and body image issues


Transcultural Mental Health Line   
📞 1800 648 911 
🔗 Transcultural Mental Health Line (TMHL) 1800 648 911 - Transcultural Mental Health Centre       
💛 Provides support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities in NSW from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm.


Sonder  
🔗 Sonder - The University of Sydney        
💛 Sonder is a 24/7 safety and wellbeing app for international students to get support wherever they are.
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Your Student Wellbeing and Safety Adviser Advisor is available to have a chat about things impacting your wellbeing and can help you find the right resources and support that work best for you. 
To find out more, you can email them on [email protected]