Everyone at ARA wishes you a safe and happy festive season and wonderful 2023.

Please note the ARA office will close from 5PM on Friday 23rd December and reopen at 9AM on Monday 9th January.

Clients needing emergency help during this time can call ARA’s Emergency Line: 0437 754 446

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, open 24 hours)
• Mental Health Triage 131 465 (open 24 hours, will assess a person’s mental health via phone)
• Domestic Violence Gateway 1800 800 098 (open 24 hours)
• Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service 1800 817 421 (free call), after hours 8226 8787
• 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)
• Crisis Care Helpline 13 16 11 (provides counselling, information, support related to homelessness, domestic violence – open 24 hours)
• Poisons Info Centre 13 11 26 (open 24 hours)
• 1800 Respect (Sexual assault and domestic violence line) 1800 737 732
• Family Relationship Advice Line – 1800 050 321