A guide to support a friend through a tough time including advice on what you can do to help, life event cheat sheets, professional helpers, crisis support and resources.

Whether it’s mental health issues, relationship problems or financial difficulties, people usually turn for help from those they know and trust.

The Friend in Need website provides information about life events to help you understand what your friend is going through and how you can assist them.

  • Where is the door? Community Directories

    If you can’t find what you are looking for, try a community directory for more options.

  • Community Connectors

    Someone who can talk through the best way to access help for your individual circumstances.

  • Advice and information to support a friend through a tough time, whether it’s mental health issues, relationship problems or financial difficulties.

  • Mental Health in School Communities

    Support and information for young people, parents and carers and school communities.

  • Parenting Supports

    Support for parents, guardians and families caring for children of all ages

  • Support for those caring for a family member or friend with a disability, mental illness or who is frail due to age.