Help & resources
You don't have to do it alone.
Free, confidential support for young people going through a tough time — and for the parents and carers who support them.
What KORA stands for
KNOWLEDGE
Your NDIS plan explained in plain language — your rights, your options.
OPPORTUNITY
Real pathways into community, school, work and independence.
RESPECT
Trauma-informed, culturally safe support that honours your story.
AGENCY
Young people lead. We back your decisions and help make them happen.
In an emergency, call 000
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call Police, Fire or Ambulance. From a mobile you can also dial 112.
Non-urgent police matters: 131 444 · Health advice (Healthdirect): 1800 022 222
For young people
Going through a hard time?
Talk to someone today. These services are free, private and there for you — whatever is going on.
Lifeline
13 11 1424/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.
Visit website →Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800Free, private counselling for young people aged 5–25, any time, any reason.
Visit website →headspace
Mental health support for 12–25 year olds — online chat, phone and local centres.
Visit website →13YARN
13 92 7624/7 crisis support by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Visit website →1800RESPECT
1800 737 73224/7 support for anyone affected by family, domestic or sexual violence.
Visit website →Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 46724/7 phone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.
Visit website →For parents & carers
Support for the people who support
Caring is a big job. These services can help with advice, a break, or someone to talk to.
Carer Gateway
1800 422 737Free government support for carers — counselling, coaching, peer groups and emergency respite.
Visit website →Carers Australia
Information, advocacy and links to the carers association in your state.
Visit website →Parentline
Phone counselling and parenting support — search for the service in your state.
Visit website →Disability Gateway
1800 643 787Find disability services, support and information across Australia.
Visit website →National Disability Abuse & Neglect Hotline
1800 880 052Report abuse or neglect of a person with disability.
KORA Ability is not a crisis service. These services are run independently — numbers checked October 2026.
Start a conversation
Support that backs young people.
Tell us about the young person and their goals. No pressure, no jargon — just a conversation.