ARA Offices – Holiday Closure Hours

22 Dec ARA Offices – Holiday Closure Hours

Posted at 09:29h in Standard News by

Please be advised that our office will be closed over a period of the holiday season.

Please note the ARA Main office and Brown Terrace Office is closed from 2pm Wednesday 24th of December until 9am Monday 5th January 2026.

The IEA offices are closed from 12:30pm Wednesday 24th of December until 9am Friday 2nd January 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

In case of an emergency, the below phone numbers may be of assistance.

  • Fire, Ambulance or Police in emergencies 000. For non-urgent matters, 131 444
  • Lifeline 13 11 14 (crisis support and suicide intervention, available 24/7)
  • Mental Health Triage (open 24 hours) 131 465 (will assess a person’s mental health via phone)
  • Domestic Violence Gateway (open 24 hours) 1800 800 098
  • Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service free call 1800 817 421 (24 hours)
  • Child Abuse Report Line (CARL) 13 14 78  (open 24 hours)
  • Homelessness Gateway Service 1800 003 308 (provides access to emergency accommodation, (open 24 hours) free call
  • 1800 Respect (Sexual assault and domestic violence line) 1800 737 732
  • Family Relationship Advice Line – 1800 050 321

From all of us at ARA, we wish you a safe, happy and joyful holiday season.

Let’s look forward to a bright 2026.



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