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#GettingThroughThisTogether: Supporting our mental health during COVID-19

Practical tips to stay connected and mentally well during this challenging time.

Together with mental health organisations, experts and leaders, the Commission has developed #GettingThroughThisTogether – a national conversation sharing practical tips and support for the mental health and wellbeing of all Australians as COVID-19 continues.

About #GettingThroughThisTogether

We have all been affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways and to varying degrees, with some jurisdictions now experiencing increased restrictions. When we know how difficult something is, it can be harder the second time around. 

The longevity of COVID-19, the fatigue that many are experiencing, and the impact of uncertainty on our mental health and wellbeing is a reality for all Australians – and our mental health is just as important as our physical health.

That is why we have launched #GettingThroughThisTogether to acknowledge the stressors and difficulties of COVID-19 and provide simple and practical tips to support Australians’ mental wellbeing.

We will all need a little extra support during this time, so let’s be kind, stay connected, check in with each other, and seek professional support when we need it.

Watch and Share

We encourage you to embrace the global call of #GettingThroughThisTogether and join the national online conversation by watching, following, and sharing the practical tips.

Together, we can create strong, connected communities while maintaining physical distance. We are #GettingThroughThisTogether.

Watch and share the #GettingThroughThisTogether video series of tips

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Need Support?

We encourage you to check in with yourself and others during this challenging time and seek support when you need it. If you need to talk, these free support lines are here to listen 24/7:

Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Line 1800 512 348
headspace 1800 650 890
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline1800 250 015
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

For free Financial counselling support contact
National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007 Monday - Friday 09:30am – 4:30pm               
Small Business Help 1800 413 828 Monday - Friday 09:00am – 5:00pm     

Visit www.coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au for online mental wellbeing and support resources and discussion forums.
Or visit www.headtohealth.gov.au the digital mental health portal for more resources and support options.

Thank You

We would like to give a special thank you to all the organisations and representatives for their contribution to the #GettingThroughThisTogether conversation.

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