In addition to AACI’s support services there is a range of external support services and assistance providers. These are specific to the animal or veterinary industry while other are non-industry specific. That is to say, their assistance advice is not specifically tailored towards the animal care industry.

Whilst non-industry specific supports and services do not necessarily have an in-depth understanding of the unique pressures and challenges faced in the animal care and veterinary industries, they can still provide invaluable options for support in health and wellbeing.

Helplines

Here is a list of helplines that can be personally used or supplied to others when help and support is needed:

• Lifeline Australia – 131 114
• Emergency Services Australia – 000
• Beyond Blue Australia – 1300 224 636
• Suicide Callback Service Australia – 1300 659 467
• Mensline Australia – 1300 789 978 
• eFriend – efriend.org.au
• 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
• Open Arms – 1800 011 046

All AACI student support services available internally and externally are presented in further detail on our website and in our Student Information Guide.