Support groups and learn more

Click on each dot point to go to their website

Forums

Online communities where you can connect with others who have experienced or are experiencing similar feelings to you.

• Beyond Blue Online Community Click here

• SANE Forums: Lived Experience Click here. This forum is monitored by mental health professionals.

• For CKD-specific communities, reach out to Your Kidney Forum run by Kidney Health Australia Click here

Support chats

A confidential one-on-one conversation.

• Lifeline Online Chat Support (7PM – 12AM)

• Beyond Blue Web Chat (3PM – 12AM)

• For LGBTIA+ communities, QLife Phone Counselling 1800 184 527 (3PM-12AM)

Kidney Club

These clubs arrange in-person meet ups for people with kidney disease.

• To find one near you, press here.

Telephone support

If you are feeling overwhelmed, please call any of the following. These are all confidential 24/7 services for all Australians.

Remember if you need immediate medical attention, please call 000.

• Lifeline 13 11 14.

• NSW Government Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

• MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78

• Beyond Blue Support Service 1300 22 4636

Apps

Go to your app store to download these apps.

Smiling Mind

This app can help you practice meditation and mindfulness in 10-minute sessions. There are dedicated programs for diet, stress, sleep and well-being.

ReachOut Breathe

This will help you manage your breathing and heart rate.

ReachOut Recharge

This is a six-week program to improve wellbeing by encouraging better sleep and exercise habits.

Headgear

This will help you deal with stress and improve your general wellebing through a personalised 30 day program.

E-Couch

This interactive website will help you work through your emotional problems. It gives you exercises and a workbook to track your progress.

ReachOut WorryTime

This will help you set aside your worries by encouraging you to write them down as soon as you notice them. Then in your own time you can deal with them.