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30+ Mental Health Charities in Australia

Explore a wide range of mental health charities in Australia, each committed to supporting individuals and communities through crisis, recovery, and advocacy. If you’re looking to donate or find support, these organisations provide vital resources for youth, families, Indigenous communities, and more, addressing diverse mental health challenges.
For individuals and families seeking a structured and long-term way to support mental health initiatives, establishing a Private Ancillary Fund (currently known as giving funds) can provide a flexible and tax-effective framework for strategic charitable giving in Australia.

Disclaimer

January 20, 2025 10:58 pm

The following list includes various mental health charities and organisations across Australia. While we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, details such as contact information, financial position, registration status, and governance, etc may change. Please visit each organisation’s website and/or ACNC website for the latest updates and support options.

National Mental Health Charities

  • Beyond Blue – Website | Call: 1300 22 4636
  • Black Dog Institute – Website | Call: (02) 9382 4530
  • Mental Health Australia – Website | Call: (02) 6285 3100
  • SANE Australia – Website | Call: 1800 18 7263
  • Mind Australia – Website | Call: 1300 286 463
  • Neami National – Website | Call: (03) 8691 5300
  • Relationships Australia – Website | Call: 1300 364 277
  • Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation – Website | Call: 1800 317 322

Youth & Family Mental Health Charities

  • Headspace – Website | Call: 1800 650 890
  • ReachOut Australia – Website
  • Kids Helpline – Website | Call: 1800 55 1800
  • Orygen – Website | Call: (03) 9966 9100
  • Parentline – Website | Call: 1300 30 1300
  • Batyr – Website | Call: 0402 576 114
  • Birth Trauma Australia Ltd – Website
  • Mental Illness Fellowship Of Western Australia Limited – Website | Call: 08 9237 8900

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Support

  • Lifeline Australia – Website | Call: 13 11 14
  • R U OK? – Website
  • Suicide Call Back Service – Website | Call: 1300 659 467
  • StandBy Support – Website | Call: 1300 727 247
  • The Compassionate Friends Victoria – Website | Call: 03 9888 4944
  • Run For Mental Health Ltd – Website | Call: 0418 373 679

Eating Disorder & Body Image Charities

  • Butterfly Foundation – Website | Call: 1800 33 4673
  • Eating Disorders Victoria – Website | Call: 1300 550 236
  • Eating Disorders Families Australia – Website | Call: 1300 195 626

Indigenous & Multicultural Mental Health Charities

  • Transcultural Mental Health Centre – Website | Call: 1800 648 911
  • Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia – Website
  • Rural And Remote Mental Health Limited – Website | Call: 1300 515 951

Workplace & Community-Based Mental Health Organisations

  • OzHelp Foundation – Website | Call: 1300 694 357
  • SuperFriend – Website
  • Mates in Construction – Website | Call: 1300 642 111
  • Blue Knot Foundation – Website | Call: 1300 657 380