Emergency information

If it is outside working hours, and you are currently in a crisis and need to speak to someone immediately, you can call one of the following 24 Hour Emergency contacts. The 1800 numbers can be used from any where within Australia. The organizations do not have any association with Deakin University and we cannot guarantee their value to you.

Lifeline – 24 Hour Counselling Service 13 11 14
Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA House) – (03) 9344 2210, FREECALL 1800 806 292
Direct Line – 24 Hour Drug and Alcohol Counselling Information and Referral Service (03) 9416 1818, FREECALL 1800 136 385
Grief Line – (12pm – 12am) (03) 9596 7799
Kids Help Line – FREECALL 1800 551 800
Mensline – 1300 78 99 78
Suicideline of Victoria– 1300 651 251
Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service of Victoria – (03) 9329 8433

Deakin Counsellors are usually available for you to speak to in an emergency from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.

For Australian students abroad, in a personal emergency you can call DFAT Consular Emergency Centre 1300 555 135 and dial 6 for emergency. You will connected to LIFELINE at the cost of a local call. For more information visit www.smartraveller.gov.au