Resources for Physical and Mental Wellbeing

There are a range of services, both local and through online or telephone support, to help you on your journey towards better health and wellbeing. If you’re new to Roxby and you’d like to connect with and meet other locals check out what’s on at the BHP Community Hub. A snapshot of some key health and wellbeing support services are provided here (note this is a summary and not an exhaustive list of all possible services).

Local Medical Practices

For all matters related to your health it is important to consult your local doctor.

• Roxby Downs Doctors Surgery. 8671 1900. www.roxbydoctors.com.au

• Roxby Downs Family Practice. 8671 3231. https://www.roxbyfamilydoctors.com.au

Community Resilience and Support in Response to COVID-19

• https://openyourworld.sa.gov.au/

Physical Health Resources – Diet, Exercise and Sleep

• SA Health - https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

• Visiting health services at Roxby Downs Health Service - 08 8671 9020 https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/regional+hospitals+and+health+services/funlhn+hospitals+and+health+services/roxby+downs+health+service/services+at+roxby+downs+health+service

• Get Healthy Free Information and Coaching Service. 1300 806 258. https://www.gethealthy.sa.gov.au

• Diabetes SA - https://www.diabetessa.com.au

• Roxby Community Foodies – Roxby Council 08 8671 0010

• Roxby Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Program (HEAL) – message amanda@healthyenvirons.com.au

• https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/

• The Sleep Health Foundation https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/

Social and Mental Health Support – Relationships and Social and Emotional Wellbeing

Note: If you are thinking about suicide or experiencing a personal crisis help is available. Call lifeline on 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

• SA Health -https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

• Visiting health services at Roxby Downs Health Service - 08 8671 9020 https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/regional+hospitals+and+health+services/funlhn+hospitals+and+health+services/roxby+downs+health+service/services+at+roxby+downs+health+service

• Local support for young people 12 to 25 years – call headspace Port Augusta on 8641 4300

• Regional Access Counselling service 1300 032 186 https://www.saregionalaccess.org.au/

• The national family violence and sexual assault counselling service - 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

• The national support service for men with family and relationship concerns - 1300 78 99 78 https://www.mensline.org.au

• The domestic violence and Aboriginal family violence gateway service - 1800 800 098

• Anglicare Financial Counselling - 1800 759 707

Support for Drug Addition, Alcohol Consumption and Quitting Smoking

• Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) 1300 131 340

• Drugs & Alcohol (DASSA) Counselling from Port Augusta. Ph ADIS 1300 1313 40 or Ph 08 8668 7800

• Counselling Online - free alcohol and drug counselling https://www.counsellingonline.org.au

• Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) Support Line 1300 8585 84 https://www.adf.org.au

• Medicines Line 1300 MEDICINE - 1300 633 424

• Drink Wise Australia - phone 1800 888 236 (freecall) https://www.drinkwise.org.au

• Family Drug Support - phone 1300 368 186 https://www.fds.org.au

• Hello Sunday Morning – An app to help change your relationship with alcohol https://www.hellosundaymorning.org/

• Support for young people - https://au.reachout.com/