Blue Knot Foundation is Australia’s national centre for complex trauma. They help adults who’ve experienced trauma, especially during childhood.
What they offer
- Free helpline (1300 657 380) – talk to trained counsellors who understand trauma
- Online resources and information in easy-to-understand language
- Help finding the right support services in your area
- Training for health workers and counsellors
They specialise in
- Childhood abuse and neglect
- Family violence
- Institutional abuse (such as in care homes, schools, or religious settings)
- Any trauma that happened repeatedly or over a long time
Why they’re helpful for Tasmanians: While they’re based on the mainland, their helpline and online services are available to anyone in Australia. They can connect you with local Tasmanian services and provide immediate support by phone.
The helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST. Calls are confidential and you don’t have to give your name.
Their website (blueknot.org.au) has fact sheets, self-help resources, and information for survivors and their families – all written in plain language that’s easy to understand.