Key contacts / Useful links

 

 Service Description Contact
Australian Consumer Law Provides information on your legal rights when purchasing good or services www.consumerlaw.gov.au
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Contact the ATO to arrange a Tax File Number or learn more about your payments. www.ato.gov.au
Beyond Blue A free counselling service if you are feeling depressed or anxious. 1300 224 636

www.beyondblue.org.au

Lifeline Crisis support hotline for mental health.  

13 11 14

www.lifeline.org.au

Headspace Mental health support for young people. www.headspace.org.au
Department of Foreign Affairs and

Trade (DFAT) – Passport Service and Embassies

Provides help from your country’s embassy within Australia. www.dfat.gov.au
Fair Work Ombudsman Assistance to understand your workplace rights and responsibilities. www.fairwork.gov.au
Healthdirect Australia Trained staff can help treat nonurgent illness out of GP consultation hours. 1800 022 222

www.healthdirect.gov.au

Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health Free health education workshops and assistance with location services for immigrants and refugee women. 9418 0999

www.mcwh.com.au

 

Public Transport Victoria Information about trains, buses and trams, including ticketing and timetabling information. 1800 800 007 www.ptv.vic.gov.au
Study Melbourne Student Centre Access a range of information about health matter, general wellbeing, legal services, Melbourne accommodation financial management and safety. 1800 056 449

www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au

Victoria Legal Aid Free legal service. 1300 792 387  www.legalaid.vic.gov.au