Student Counselling Service
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Australian Learning Group offers a free Counselling Service which is run through Sonder,
Sonder provides support for your emotional wellbeing and personal growth through their wellbeing and counselling services.
Sonder offers a smartphone app that gives you access to 24/7 safety, medical and mental health support via either live chat or phone, and in-person assistance when you need it.
Whether you are struggling with stress, homesickness, relationship issues, anxiety, loneliness, or anything that is concerning you, Sonder is available for you.
For more information on how to set up an access Sonder’s services, please click here
How do I book a session?
Sonder is contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by telephoning 1800 234 560. For all urgent enquiries, please contact this number immediately. You can also book via the app.
What will it cost?
All of Sonder’s counselling sessions are free!
Confidentiality
Even though the partnership is provided by Australian Learning Group, Sonder is a confidential service.
Emergency Contacts
Tools and Resources
In an emergency, where your life or safety are at immediate risk, please dial 000 or contact Sonder using the Sonder App or phone 1800 234 560.
The ALG counselling Service is available on Mondays and Thursdays and is not a crisis or emergency service.
If you want immediate help in regard to a crisis in your health or living circumstances, the following helplines provide telephone crisis support and counselling 24 hours a day.
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Online chat and telephone support 24/7
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Free professional Counselling 24/7
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Online help and resources for all age groups 24/7
Other State crisis numbers for each state (in Australia) are also available for you to contact:
NSW – Mental Health Help Line: 1800 011 511
QLD – Health Advice: 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
VIC – Suicide Help Line: 1300 651 251
WA – Mental Health Emergency Response Line
- 1800 676 822 (PEEL)
- 1300 555 788 (Metro)
Emergency numbers and Organisations that can provide other support:
National Sexual Assault & DV Counselling 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Online and phone service
NSW Rape Crisis: 1800 424 017
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800 656 463
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Mens Line Australia: 1300 789 978
Drug and Alcohol Counselling: 1800 250 015
Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858
National Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007
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Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a non-for-profit web and app-based meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life.
Head to health
Head to Health provides links to trusted Australian online and phone supports, resources and treatment options. Provided by the Australian Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
National youth mental health foundation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of young Australians. headspace provides information, support and services to young people, aged 12-25 years, and their families and friends across Australia. headspace welcomes and supports young people of any ethnicity, culture, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. We provide support for people experiencing, or at the risk of experiencing, violence and abuse, their friends and family, and professionals.
Sane Australia
SANE Australia is a national mental health charity making a real difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues through support, research, and advocacy.
Bookmark this page and look out for new tools and resources updated regularly.
If you have any questions regarding our Student Counselling Service please contact us at 1300 254 000