Boxing Day Public Holiday

Boxing Day, celebrated on December 26th, is a public holiday in Australia. It is known for its iconic cricket matches, massive shopping sales, and outdoor activities.

SUPPORT OVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD

Service	Description	Contact
Emergency	24-hour emergency assistance (police, fire, ambulance)	000 or 112 (GSM mobiles)
Police Assistance Line	Police service where there is no immediate danger	131 444
ACT Access Mental Health	24-hour mental health emergency access & support	1800 629 354 or 6205 1065
ANU Wellbeing and Support Line	Available 24 hours, 7 days a week including public holidays	Phone 1300 050 327 or text 0488 884 170
Lifeline	24-hour telephone counselling and crisis support	13 11 14
Kids Helpline	24-hour crisis line for people aged 5-25 years	1800 551 800
Suicide Call Back Service	24-hour crisis counselling and call back	1300 659 467
Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)	24-hour domestic violence crisis assistance	6280 0900
1800 RESPECT	24-hour national sexual assault & domestic violence crisis counselling line	1800 737 732
QLife	Provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.	1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight, Monday - Sunday).
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre	Provides free crisis lines, counselling, advocacy and community education for people who have experienced any form of sexual abuse.	(02) 6247 2525 0488 586 517 (SMS only) (7am - 11pm)
Mensline	24-hour telephone counselling & support for men	1300 78 99 78
HealthDirect	24-hour medical & health advice line staffed by registered nurses	1800 022 222 or 6207 7777
Poisons Information Line	24-hour advice by medical professionals on acute or chronic poisoning	131 126