Western Australia’s rural support services

Page last updated: Friday, 5 January 2024 - 2:22pm

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) provides this information to help people in the rural areas of Western Australia find the support and assistance they need to deal with stressful situations.

Download a copy of the support directory from the 'documents' section.

 

Recovery after fire on rural properties

We recognise that talking with family, friends and your local community are very important after experiencing fire. After any major fire, there will also be local support and services developed, and we recommend using that support as early as possible.

Particularly useful services for recovery after fire include:

24 hour crisis counselling support

Crisis support services Contact details

Crisis Care

Crisis Care is a telephone information and counselling service for people in crisis needing urgent help.

Free call 1800 199 008

Men's Domestic Violence Helpline

Counselling for men who are concerned about their violent and abusive behaviours

Free call 1800 000 599  

Women's Domestic Violence Helpline

Support and counselling for women experiencing domestic violence

Free call 1800 007 339

Lifeline

Provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention & mental health support services. 24/7 support.

13 11 14

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. 24/7 support.

1300 224 636

MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.

1300 789 978

Kids Helpline (ages 5 - 25)

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Free call 1800 551  800

Samaritans Crisis 

24/7 anonymous crisis support by phone.

13 52 47

National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence

Confidential information, counselling and support service. Open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse

Free call 1800 737 732

Suicide Callback Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

1300 659 467

Mental Health Emergency Response Line

For anyone involved in a mental health emergency in the community – including individuals, families/carers, member of the general public or health professionals. Covers the Perth metropolitan and Peel areas.

Metro Perth 1300 555 788

Alcohol & Drug Support Line

The Alcohol and Drug Support Line is a confidential, non-judgemental telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone seeking help for their own or another person’s alcohol or drug use.

Perth Metro calls 9442 5000

Country calls 1800 198 024

Parent & Family Drug Support Line

The Parent and Family Drug Support Line is a confidential, non-judgemental telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or drug use.

Perth Metro calls 9442 5050

Country calls 1800 653 203

Health Direct

24 hour health advice. Free health advice you can count on, talk to a registered nurse

Free call 1800 022 222

   

Note: Some numbers will have options to select from when first dialed. Delays may be experienced at times, when waiting for your call to be answered. There may be times where you’re redirected to message bank if the line is in use, the operator will return your call as soon as possible. Remember to leave your name and contact number.

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Family counselling support

Family counsellors

Contact details

Central Agcare – Corrigin WA 6375

Corrigin, Wickepin, Pingelly, Kulin, Brookton, Quairading, Narembeen, Kondinin, Bruce Rock, Hyden

 

9063 2037

 

Southern Agcare – Gnowangerup WA 6335

Noongar counselling: Darkan, Arthur River, Wagin, Dumbleyung, Lake Grace, Nyabing, Pingrup

9827 1552

Wheatbelt Agcare – Nungarin WA 6490
       

9046 5091

Family Relationship Advice Line

Free call 1800 050 321

CentreCare

9325 6644

Ngala Parenting Line

Free call 1800 111 546

Northern Districts Support Counselling

9971 1030

Relationships Australia (WA)

1300 364 277

Women's Health & Family Services – Northbridge and Joondalup
Free support and counselling

Free call 1800 998 399

Carers WA – Perth 1300 227 377

Amity Health – Albany
Mental health counselling for Wheatbelt and Great Southern. Referral from GP or allied health required.

9842 2797

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Ancillary services

Ancillary services

Contact details

Share and Care Community Service
Based in Northam provides emergency relief, family assistance, financial counselling, home support service,
women’s refuge. Available to the people of the Coastal, Wheatbelt and Upper Great Southern regions.

9622 2828

Avon Youth, Community and Family Services 
Areas from Northam, Merredin, Moora to Narrogin

9622 2612

Community Mental Health Services

Albany 9892 2440

Esperance 9071 0444

Kalgoorlie 9088 6200

Geraldton 9956 2424

Narrogin 9881 0700

Wheatbelt 9621 0999

Karratha 9144 7800

Kimberley Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services

Broome 9194 2640

Kununurra 9166 4350

Derby 9193 1633

Rural Link

free call 1800 552 002

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Financial support services

Financial support service

Contact details

Services Australia Emergency Information Line - Centrelink

Select the service you require from the Services Australia website.

180 22 66

Farmer Assistance Hotline 
A phone service for farmers and their partners to talk to us about Farm Household Allowance.

13 23 16

ATO Debt Information Line

13 11 42

Rural West
Rural West provide a free, confidential, mobile, independent financial counselling service to regional small businesses and all primary production enterprises in WA, who are navigating their way through difficult and turbulent times.

Free call 1800 612 004

admin@ruralwest.com.au

National Debt Helpline
Free service for individuals dealing with a whole range of financial concerns

Free call 1800 007 007

Community Grants Hub

The Community Grants Hub, in the Department of Social Services, provides a shared-services arrangement to deliver grant administration services on behalf of Australian Government client agencies

1800 020 283

support@communitygrants.gov.au

Farm Household Allowance

Assists farming families experiencing financial hardship with income to maintain their household.

13 23 16 or 1800 612 004

Regional Investment Corporation

Low interest loans for businesses to improve the strength, resilience and profitability of their businesses (provided by the Regional Investment Corporation).

Drought loan; AgriStarter loan; Farm Investment loan; AgBiz drought loan.

1800 875 675

info@ric.gov.au

Farm Debt Mediation Scheme

The Farm Debt Mediation Scheme in Western Australia is available to assist farm and pastoral businesses and financial institutions resolve disputes about business financial arrangements, through a low cost and non-legal form of mediation, and encourage a mutually acceptable agreement between the parties.

1300 374 731 

ruralbusiness.developmentunit@dpird.wa.gov.au

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General health

Health services Contact details

WA Elder Abuse Helpline

1300 724 679

Cancer Council of WA
Information and support line on all cancers.

13 11 20

Women’s Information Service
The service provides information and referrals about issues such as health, finances, legal matters, counselling and domestic violence

Free call 1800 199 174

Regional Men’s Health Initiative
Rural aid (support through financial, wellbeing and fodder assistance). 

1300 327 624

Information services

Information service

Contact details

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) – South Perth

1300 374 731

DPIRD – Rural Business Development Corporation

The RBDC has support schemes including farm debt mediation and business management training

1300 374 731

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foresty – Drought and rural assistance

This site has links for Immediate action for those in drought; support for the wider communities affected by drought; links for long-term resilience and preparedness.

Free call 1800 900 090

Regional Investment Corporation
Loans for farm investment, preparation for drought or affected by drought and water infrastructure

Free call 1800 875 675

Australian Taxation Office Emergency Support Infoline 
Farm household allowance, concessional loan schemes, farm management deposits, taxation measures, managing farm risk program.

Free call 1800 806 218

Department of Communities
Provides a range of child safety and family support services to Western Australian individuals, children and their families.

Free call 1800 176 888

 

Small Business Development Corporation

13 31 40
National Drought Map

https://map.drought.gov.au

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Water support services

Information service Contact details

Community Water Supples Partnership

Grants of up to $100 000 available for community water supply development and improvements in dryland agricultural areas receiving <600mm average annual rainfall

1800 780 300

ruralwater@dwer.wa.gov.au

Management of Strategic Community Water Supplies

Network of strategic community water supplies in WA dryland agricultural areas to provide emergency stock water

1800 780 300

ruralwater@dwer.wa.gov.au

Water Deficiency Declarations

Emergency water for livestock provided by the State government carted to a central point, coordinated via local shires

1800 780 300

ruralwater@dwer.wa.gov.au

Emergency contacts

Emergency services

Contact details

Police, Fire, Ambulance

000

TTY106

Police assistance  

13 14 44

State Emergency Service

13 25 00

Poisons Information Centre

13 11 26

For more information

Contact emergencymanagement@dpird.wa.gov.au for additional information or any changes.