The Lower Plenty Football Club is committed to maintaining the well-being of our players, (and the wider club community) and encourages anyone going through a difficult time to speak up. Club Player Welfare Office Steven Flynn can be contacted on 0439 943 924 or sflynn@bigpond.net.au The links below may also assist anyone who may be suffering from anxiety, depression or other mental health issues.
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Headspace Aimed at younger people – includes information on mental health and well-being, alcohol and drugs, work and study. Online resources and links to local centres.
Sane Information on mental health, assistance for families and carers, links to getting help and online forums.
Gamblers Help For assistance with problem gambling, youth services and assistance for family members of gamblers.
Emergency Help
Lifeline 13 11 14
Suicideline 1300 651 251
Northern Crisis Assessment Team 1300 224 636
Mensline 1300 789 978
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Kid’s Helpline 1800 551 800
Treatment
Your local GP – can refer for up to ten sessions with a psychologist per year, with a Medicare rebate. Ask for a mental health plan and referral to a local psychologist.
Australian Psychological Society Find a Psychologist – www.psychology.org.au/FindAPsychologist. You can search in terms of suburb, presenting problem and age range.
Relationships Australia – www.relationships.org.au. Provide information and advice on couple issues, crisis information and relationship counselling.
Community Resources
Banyule Council – www.banyule.vic.gov.au
Information on Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres – a range of activities which include drop in coffee and chat, walking groups, wellness activity groups and learning new skills.
Men’s Shed – www.mensshed.org
Emotional and practical support for men. Local sheds include Eltham and Diamond Creek.
Parents without partners Victoria www.pwpvic.com.
To connect with other single parents and get involved in local events.
Carerlinks North - free information and assistance to carers and the broader community in the Northern Metropolitan region of Melbourne. Ph: 1800 052 222
