Free online and telehealth mental health support

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing new ‘Medicare Mental Health Check In’ offers free support to people living in Australia aged 16 years and over (you don't need to be an Australian citizen to access support).

No referral or diagnosis is needed – it is a new online service offering free and confidential support to help you manage mild mental health challenges, like stress, anxiety, and low mood.

The online service supports you to build practical skills and give you tools you can use every day to help manage worries, improve sleep, or lift your mood.

Choose the type of support that works for you – you can work through the online tools on your own or get extra help from a qualified mental health practitioner via telehealth.

There are also resources available for people looking for help, such as families, carers, and others wanting to support someone with their mental health.

To find out if the service is right for you, call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 (between 8:30am and 5pm weekdays, excluding public holidays) or visit the Medicare Mental Health Check In website.