Get Help
Research shows that sensitive topics are often raised by clients in salon environments
This might include mental health concerns, family violence, terminal illness, and more. If you are a salon worker trying to manage client disclosures, or if anything related to this project raises distress, you can contact the following services:
Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention www.lifeline.org.au
1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 - National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling and information referral service - www.1800respect.org.au
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 – Anxiety, depression and suicide prevention - www.beyondblue.org.au
Relationships Australia - 1300 364 277 - relationship support for individuals, families, and communities - www.relationships.org.au
QLife - 1800 184 527 - LGBTIQ+ support and referral - www.qlife.org.au
Cancer Council - 13 11 20 - Support for cancer patients and their families - www.cancercouncil.com.au
Are you a salon worker looking for business advice or industry support? Check out these groups that may be able to help:
Hair Stylists Australia - a union specifically for hairdressers - https://hairstylistsaustralia.com.au/
The Australian Hairdressing Council - a national representative for the hairdressing industry - https://www.theahc.org.au/
Hair and Beauty Industry Australia - provides business support to hair and beauty salons - https://www.hbia.com.au/
Hair and Beauty Industry Association - provides business advice to hair and beauty salons - https://www.askhaba.com.au/
Professional Salon Society - connects salon workers to an Employee Assistance Program and legal advice - https://professionalsalonsociety.org/