hobajing shares information on a variety on social platforms to help people challenge what is making it difficult for them to be comfortable in their life or work. These tools, including the external links below are offered to complement and inform experiences, rather than replace professional guidance. Click here for a list of our socials including the podcast TRACY LEONIE. Below are external links that have been helpful to past clients. We would appreciate if you would email info@hobajing.com.au if any links are no longer working or if their service is not up to standard.
phone services
13 92 76 .. 13 yarn .. first nations organisation providing crisis support 24/7 to yarn without judgement and provide confidential culturally safe space
1800 959 500 [option 3] support act .. mental health support for first nations people in the music industry
1800 805 801 national indigenous postvention service .. provides immediate support to affected families upon notification of a loss of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person to suicide or other traumatic incident
1800 435 799 brother to brother .. 24 hour crisis line for Aboriginal men
1800 959 500 support act .. mental health support for people in the music industry
1800 650 890 headspace .. free online support and counselling to young people 12 to 25, their families and friends. If you call this number from a mobile phone, normal call charges will apply. Let staff know you are calling from a mobile phone and they will call you back
1300 789 978 men’s helpline .. phone and online support, information and referral service helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way
1300 659 457 suicide call back service .. nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 phone counselling to people affected by suicide
1800 551 800 kids help line .. free, private & confidential p hone cousenlling service specifically for young people aged 5 to 25
1800 737 732 .. 1800 respect .. confidential information, counselling and support services open 24hrs to support people impacted by sexual assault or domestic family violence or abuse
1800 184 527 qlife .. phone counselling and support services for LGBTQIA+ people
1300 224 636 beyond blue .. provides 24 hr mental health telephone support
text services
0477 131 114 lifeline crisis support chat .. text service for lifeline
webchat services
www.kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling .. free, private and confidential phone counselling services specifically for young people aged 5 to 25
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/ .. nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 counselling to people affected by suicide
https://www.1800respect.org.au/ .. confidential online counselling and support services open 24hrs to support people impacted by sexual assault or domestic family violence or abuse
https://qlife.org.au/ .. webchat support services for LGBTQIA+ people
website services
gayaa dhuwi (proud spirit) australia .. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership in social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention
wellmob .. brings together online resources made by and for our mob .. there’s websites, apps, podcasts, videos, social media, and online counselling llinks all with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing
how to ask mob r u ok .. resources for you to skill up in helping someone who’s doing it tough
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health .. free counselling available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland
lifeline .. non profit organisation that provides free 24 hour phone crisis support services in Australia. Volunteers provided suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance
kidshelpline .. free, private and confidential online counselling services specifically for young people aged 5 to 25
mensline .. online support, information and referral service helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
supportact .. mental health support for people in the music industry
1800respect .. support services for people impacted by sexual assault or domestic family violence or abuse
qlife .. counselling and support services for LGBTQIA+ people
beyondblue .. wide range of mental health information including checkins and peer support
headspace .. PAID SERVICE with offering different support apps etc for australian youth
odysseyhouse .. service that runs SMART, AOD Psycho-Ed and one to one free counselling
mental health plan through your gp or aboriginal medical service .. australian government may provide rebates for some mental health professions .. if you require a mental health diagnosis, engaging the support of your GP for a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist via a mental health care plan may be an option
help for healing professionals .. resources and support from beyond blue to navigate professional burnout and maintain good mental health
eap through your employer .. Many organisations provide an Employment Assistant Program [EAP] to their staff which includes free contact with a Counsellor. Check with your Employer to see if that service is available
other sites that have helped
common ground .. an indigi collection of stories and news
intergenerational trauma .. animation explaining intergenerational trauma and how it came about and affects Indigenous Australians
first nations bed time stories .. non secret dreaming stories to listen and/or watch
serenity amidst frustration .. supportive articles on living with Unemployment
narrative practice .. animation demonstrating how narrative practice works
social work graduate .. straightforward professional guide on narrative therapy
finding a therapist that fits you .. american site that steps out six great things to look for when seeking a therapist who will understand your culture.
yoga with adriene .. wonderful place to start with yoga and movement, Adriene has many free options and 30 days challenges on youtube
zombie run .. an app that makes running fun, well if you like to be chased by zombies
short story project .. fantastic collection of short stories to get through a moment
the sofa singers .. online gathering of people who enjoy singing … cost to service
bbc article .. how anxiety influences the way we see the world
reconnection club .. sign up to monthly newsletter on repairing relationships with estranged adult children
short animation .. how we are affected when helping others and why selfcare is so important
daily email .. free subscription to karma gaia .. not a lot of ads, not intrusive anyway, and some great quick daily reads that can be applied to life
where was god .. article on the belief in faith when there is so much tragedy in the world
acknowledgement .. framework for delivering an acknowledgement of country
a mighty girl .. the world’s largest collection of books, toys and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls
Explore the site for more information or contact the practice directly for a yarn.