Community Links

If you feel someone is at an immediate risk, or is in a life threatening situation – call triple zero (000)

Everyone in community sport can help promote and support the mental health and wellbeing of others. 

SportWest’s True Sport Toolkits will provide information on how to do this and how to become a Mental Health Champion in your community.

Mental Health Champions can direct members to appropriate mental health resources and services, including the eToolkits and services listed below. It is important to remember however, that it is not your role to treat or diagnose mental health issues as a community sport administrator or volunteer. Mental health and wellbeing issues concerns should be referred to a mental health expert for professional advice.

A General Practitioner (GP) can be a great starting point if you or someone you know has a mental health concern and is not sure where to go for help. Visit The Mental Health Commission and Think Mental Health for more information on accessing GP assistance for mental health and wellbeing issues.  

Links Directory

The following directory provides a sample of some organisations that may be suitable for community sport groups. If a service you contact does not meet your requirements, try another listed or look for other options that may be a best fit for your specific needs. There are many other supports available, the challenge is finding the right fit for you. Reminder – the links above can help with this process if you are unsure where to start or feel lost finding the right service.

Crisis response: responding to a death, suicide concern or other mental health crises

Bereavement and postvention of suicide: Support in responding to a suicide

Mental health and wellbeing information and support

Children and Youth Support

LGBTQIA+

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific support services

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse specific support services

Additional Mental Health resources and information

Charity and grant opportunities

External Education Providers

*Organisations wishing to be included in this list can email: truesport@sportwest.com.au to discuss suitability of services for community sporting organisations and potential inclusion. Please note: Organisations should have capability to assist a large amount and range of stakeholders in a community sport context. The directory has been designed to be brief and user-friendly and therefore does not list specific and smaller niche organisations. Limited space is available on the registry so not all organisations can be listed.

Training & Capacity Building Programs

There is a range of online and face-to-face training programs available to community that seek to build their knowledge, skills and capacity in supports and responding to people experiencing a mental health issue, condition or crisis.  Some examples of these programs include:

Resource Library

The information in this publication is general in nature and does not constitute medical, legal or professional advice (including mental health advice). SportWest is not liable to users for any loss resulting from the use of this publication and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or your reliance on it. SportWest recommends users seek independent advice as necessary. Access the full SportWest Mental Health Publication disclaimer.