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Other External Services

NF is a complex condition that requires multidisciplinary care. There are a number of other organisations and services that may be of benefit to you.

NF ResourcesGenetic Information Support for Carers School and employment National HelplinesOther Support Services

NF Resources

The CTF is constantly updating our local resources, but we also recommend visiting our internationally affiliated organisations to check out their resource libraries.

Children's Tumour Foundation US
Nerve Tumours UK

Genetic Information

Centre for Genetics Education

Supporting health professionals with genetics and genomics resources for their practice

Genetic Alliance Australia (NSW/National)

Genetic Alliance Australia is a peak umbrella group for rare genetic conditions/diseases

Genetic Support Network of Victoria

A state-wide service for all people with genetic, undiagnosed and rare conditions, and those who support them.

Genetic, Undiagnosed And Rare Disease (GUARD)

The GUARD Collaborative is a coalition of peak body organisations that raise awareness, deliver position statements and ageed activities.

Support for carers

Carers Australia

Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.

Carer Gateway

Carers can get a wide range of help – from counselling and peer support groups, to respite care, home help and equipment.

LawAccess

A free government telephone service that provides legal information, referrals and in some cases, advice for people who have a legal problem in NSW. 1300 888 529

Financial Counselling

A directory of financial counselling services

Support for school and employment

JobAccess
Disability Employment Services
Centrelink

National Helplines

ACT

FREE — Mental Health Triage Service

NSW

FREE — Mental Health Line

NT

Northern Territory Mental Health Line

QLD

FREE — 24-hour specialist mental healthcare

SA

FREE — Mental Health Triage Service

TAS

FREE — Mental Health Service Helpline

VIC

FREE — Nurse on call

Go here for mental health services in your area

WA

FREE — Mental Health Emergency Response Line

Other helpful support services

Little Dreamers

Supporting young people aged 4 to 25 who provide care for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, addiction or frail age.

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue provide a range of services including mental health information or 24/7 qualified support for you or someone else.

Kids Helpline

Free and confidential counselling service for young Aussies (ages 5-25), available on the phone, via email and in live WebChat

Lifeline

24/7 telephone crisis support and suicide prevention services

MensLine Australia

Telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns

Mental Health Line (NSW)

Access to local mental health teams for acute mental health situations

Suicide Call Back Service

Provides free Australia-wide professional telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (including those bereaved by suicide)

1800 Respect

Support if you, or someone you know, is experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence.