Crisis Help
Crisis and Emergency Contacts
If you are experiencing a crisis, the South Australian Government provides a comprehensive list of crisis helplines and support services:
https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/emergencies-and-safety/crisis-helplines-and-support
If you have a life‑threatening or urgent situation, phone Triple Zero (000) and ask for police, fire, or ambulance.
Homeless Connect SA
https://www.homelessconnectsa.org/ — 1800 003 308
A 24/7 state‑wide telephone service for anyone experiencing homelessness in South Australia.
Lifeline Connect – Clare
https://www.facebook.com/LifelineConnectClare/ — 8842 2827
Free non‑clinical, face‑to‑face mental health support.
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ — 1300 224 636
24/7 support for anxiety and depression.
Suicide Call Back Service
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/ — 1300 659 467
24/7 support for people feeling suicidal or supporting others.
MensLine Australia
https://mensline.org.au/ — 1300 789 978
Professional telephone and online counselling for men.
SANE Australia
https://www.sane.org/ — 1800 187 263
Support for people affected by complex mental health issues, as well as family, friends, and health professionals.
1800RESPECT
https://1800respect.org.au/ — 1800 737 732
Support for anyone experiencing, or at risk of, domestic, family, or sexual violence.
13YARN
https://www.13yarn.org.au/ — 13 92 76
24/7 free and confidential crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
QLife
https://qlife.org.au/ — 1800 184 527
Nationwide telephone and web‑based peer support about sexuality, identity, gender, and relationships.
Kids Helpline
https://kidshelpline.com.au/ — 1800 551 800
24/7 counselling support for young people.
Headspace
https://headspace.org.au/ — 1800 650 890
Free mental health and wellbeing services for young people and their families.
Financial Help
Way Forward
https://wayforward.org.au/ — 1300 045 502
UnitingSA – Drought Recovery Program
https://unitingsa.com.au/community-services/mental-health/drought-recovery/ — 8440 2200
Uniting Country SA – Financial Wellbeing
https://www.ucsa.org.au/services/financial-wellbeing/ — 1300 067 777
Elderly Support
Community Nursing SA
https://www.communitynursingsa.com.au/ — 08 8296 6084
Tailored nursing and support services.
Country Home Services
https://www.countryhomeservices.org.au/ — 1300 773 202
Aged Care services supporting independence at home.
Care in Motion
https://careinmotion.org.au/ — 1300 132 932
Community care and transport services.
Other Support Services
UnitingSA
https://unitingsa.com.au/ — 08 8440 2200
Provides housing, aged care and community services across South Australia.
Palliative Care Connect
https://www.palliativecareconnect.com.au/ — 1800 725 548
Information and links to palliative care and bereavement support for people with life‑limiting illness, families, carers, and health professionals.
Meals on Wheels SA
https://www.mealsonwheelssa.org.au/ — 1800 854 453
A not‑for‑profit organisation providing nutritious meals across South Australia (up to 7 days per week).
Sport and Recreation
Why not join one of the many sporting clubs in the Wakefield Regional Council area—either as a player or a volunteer?
View the full list of sporting clubs here:
https://www.wrc.sa.gov.au/our-community/healthandwellbeing/sporting-clubs