Support Service

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement provides education, training and services for those working in grief and bereavement as well as support services and a referral service. Read More

Lung Foundation Australia

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

The Lung Foundation of Australia provides services, information and resources, webinars and a service directory for people with lung disease. Read More

Starlight Children’s Foundation

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Starlight works alongside clinicians using play, social connection and creativity to support children and young people in hospital to positively change their healthcare experience. Read More

Lifeline

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Lifeline is a national charity providing access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services for all Australians experiencing emotional distress. From the website you can connect in a variety of ways to a trained Crisis Supporter, also there are video stories, and resources. Read More

Grief Line

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Griefline provides free phone counselling support services to individuals and families who are experiencing loss and grief. They also offer resources, online forums and support groups. Read More

Australian Psychological Society

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about psychology support services and how to find a local psychologist in your area. Read More

Centrelink

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Centrelink provides a range of services and benefits for Australian’s at times of change. These include Newstart Allowance, Sickness Allowance, Disability Support Pensions, Mobility Allowance and the Health Care Card. If you are eligible for a Health Care Card you can access services including bulk billing for GP appointments, greater Medicare rebates and cheaper prescriptions among others. Read More

Medicare

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Medicare is the Australian system that provides access to a range of health services including lower cost GP visits, prescriptions and free care in public hospitals. You need to register online to access Medicare services. When you turn 15 you can apply for your own Medicare card. Read More

Missing School

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Missing School aims to keep seriously sick children connected to school through information, research, resources and advocacy. Read More

National Debt Helpline

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

National Debt Helpline is a service that helps people to tackle their debt problems by providing free access to confidential financial counselling. Read More