On this page
Organisations that offer you support in stressful times and how to contact them
Links for organisations that offer advice on securing your online personal information
If a data breach causes you to suffer distress, try to reach out to family or friends or to a support service below for help.
Organisation
Help offered
Contact details
beyondblue
Information and support for anxiety and depression
Phone: 1300 224 636
Chat online every day from 3pm to 12am (AEST), or email any time
IDCARE
Australia’s national identity and cyber support service. They can connect you with a specialist identity and cyber security counsellor
Phone: 1300 IDCARE (432273)
Kids Helpline
Support for young people any time and for any reason
Phone: 1800 55 1800
You can also chat to a web counsellor from 12pm to 10pm (AEST) on weekdays and 10am to 10pm (AEST) on weekends, or email a Kids Helpline counsellor any time
Lifeline
Personal crisis support
Phone: 13 11 14
Lifeline’s online chat service is available every night
Other useful links
Report cybercrime securely to the Australian Cyber Security Centre at ReportCyber
MoneySmart has information about financial, investment and insurance scams
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has advice on staying safe online, including how to respond to cyberbullying and cyber abuse
Scamwatch has information about how to recognise, avoid and report scams
Stay Smart Online has information on the latest online threats and how to respond
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