Doctors’ health advisory services

If you require immediate support, please call Converge International on 1300 687 327 in Australia or 0800 666 367 in New Zealand, and identify yourself as an ANZCA fellow, trainee or SIMG.

Our directory of doctors' health advisory services in Australia and New Zealand will help you to find your local support programs and helplines.

ACT

  • ACT helpline: +61 2 9437 6552 (24-hour service).

New Zealand

  • New Zealand Doctors’ Health Advisory Service helpline: 0800 471 2654 (24/7, NZ only).

New South Wales

  • NSW Doctors' Health Advisory Service website and helpline: +61 2 9437 6552 (24-hour service).

Queensland

  • Queensland Doctors' Health Program (QDHP) website and helpline: +61 7 3833 4352 (24/7)

South Australia and Northern Territory

  • Doctors’ Health South Australia website and help line: +61 8 8366 0250 (24/7)

Tasmania and Victoria

  • Victorian Doctors' Health Program website and helpline: +61 3 9495 6011 (24/7)

  • AMA Victoria Peer Support Service: 1300 853 338 (8am-10pm, Australia only)

Western Australia

  • Doctors’ Health Advisory Service of WA helpline "Colleague of First Contact": +61 8 9321 3098 (24/7)

Bush Support Services

  • This service provides support to remote health workers. 1800 805 391.

beyondblue

  • beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. Call 1300 22 46 36 (24/7).

Last updated 15:07 1.08.2024