ARA Office Holiday Closure Hours

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

Please note the ARA office is closed from 5pm Friday 20th of December until 9am Monday 6th January 2025.

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 2025.