Inform issue 25 – Winter 2018
In this issue of Inform we focus on new beginnings and changes. We follow the story of Joel who following a traumatic accident, had to start from scratch in his career.
In this issue of Inform we focus on new beginnings and changes. We follow the story of Joel who following a traumatic accident, had to start from scratch in his career.
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Your Health<br />
Health crisis<br />
Whether you live alone or with others, a health<br />
crisis can be very overwhelming. Often, decisions<br />
need to be made quickly and support needs to<br />
be put in place immediately. Finding the right<br />
support can be challenging but there are many<br />
options available. If you are in immediate danger,<br />
always call 000 or go to your local hospital. This<br />
option applies for both a physical and mental<br />
health crisis.<br />
There are mental health triage lines you can<br />
call in a mental health crisis and you can always<br />
present at your local emergency department if<br />
you require help. There are also helplines such<br />
as Lifeline that you can ring for advice or just<br />
someone to talk to. If you are experiencing a<br />
health crisis, don’t be afraid to reach out and ask<br />
for help. Here are some of the helplines you can<br />
call in a health-related crisis:<br />
• Lifeline (24-hour crisis counselling): 13 11 14<br />
• Nurse on Call: 1300 606 024<br />
• Suicide Line: 1300 651 <strong>25</strong>1<br />
• Victorian Poisons <strong>Inform</strong>ation Centre: 13 11 26<br />
Housing crisis<br />
Facing homelessness or having <strong>issue</strong>s with your<br />
housing situation can be hugely stressful, but<br />
there are supports in place if you are having a<br />
housing crisis. You may have lost your job or have<br />
become too sick to work and therefore cannot<br />
pay the mortgage or rent, which could result in<br />
the prospect of becoming homeless. Your rental<br />
property may not be in a livable state and causing<br />
you health problems, both of which can result in<br />
a housing crisis. There are crisis centres across<br />
Australia that can assist you in preventing or<br />
solving your housing crisis. The national number<br />
to call if you need help is 1800 8<strong>25</strong> 955.<br />
Having a crisis in your home environment can be<br />
extremely stressful but there are supports in place<br />
that can help you. The key message is to always<br />
reach out for help when you need it, because<br />
there are people who can and will help you to<br />
manage your crisis and, importantly, minimise<br />
stress.<br />
The key message is to always<br />
reach out for help when you<br />
need it, because there<br />
are people who can<br />
and will help you to<br />
manage your crisis<br />
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