13YARN [Thirteen YARN] is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. We offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 13YARN empowers our community with the opportunity to yarn without judgement and provide a culturally safe space to speak about their needs, worries or concerns.
If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
This is your story; your journey and we will take the time to listen. No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. We’re here for you.
13YARN is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line funded by the Australian Government with the support of Lifeline and developed in collaboration with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia. It is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We have co-designed this line using Lifeline expertise with several Aboriginal mental health professionals including NACCHO, Black Dog Institute Aboriginal Lived Experience team and the Centre for Excellence in Suicide Prevention along with input from Torres Strait Islander, remote, regional, and urban peoples with lived experience. We work to explore options for ongoing support and community members will always be reassured they will be connected to another Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person who will understand where they are coming from and value knowing HOW to listen, without judgement or shame.
13 YARN is committed to protecting the safety, well-being and rights of every child and young person. Whilst 13 YARN doesn’t specifically provide child-related services, we maintain an ethical, legal and moral commitment to protect children from harm including First Nations children, children with disabilities, children who are gender-diverse and those who are from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We maintain and practice a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and neglect in any form.
We recognise the safety and wellbeing of children is a collective responsibility, shared by 13 YARN, its employees, contractors, volunteers, Members and the community.
We pledge to:
For all general enquiries, please email enquiries@13yarn.org.au.
For all media enquiries, please email media@13yarn.org.au.
13YARN and Lifeline Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of this nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
13YARN Photography by Wayne Quillam 2022, Australia
