Help and Support

The NSW Poisons Information Centre provides the latest poisons information to the public,and toxicology advice to health professionals on the management of poisoned and envenomed patients. Telephone advice is available 24/7 on 131126 from anywhere in Australia. Our centre also liases with poison centres from around Australia and the world in maintaining education, training and toxicovigilance.

Bacalizer is a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) estimating app. It allows you to count your drinks, set the time you started and stopped drinking, and the app will provide you with an estimate of your current BAC and how long it will take your BAC to reach zero.

Note: The only sure way to test your BAC is to use a breathalyzer or blood test. Apps cannot accurately determine your BAC. Use the information provided as a guide only.

Available on Android.

This app has a free version which is supported by ads. You can remove ads for a small fee (less than $6 AUD).

QuitNow is a quit timer app to help you keep track of how long you have been quit. Keep track of how much money you've saved, cigarettes you've avoided, and see the health benefits as you go along. You can also chat with a community of other app users.

This app is available on Android and iOS.

This app has a free version with limited achievements and listed health improvements.

The paid version of the app is a subscription (around $5 AUD if paid monthly).

My QuitBuddy is an app that helps you get, and stay, smoke-free. It provides helpful tips and distractions to overcome cravings, tracking systems to chart your progress and the facts to help you understand the impact smoking has on your health.

This app is available on Android and iOS.

This app is free.

This app helps you estimate your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) by counting your drinks. Choose a drink, drag it to the time slot, and press the arrow to see an estimate of your current BAC and when your BAC will drop to zero.

Note: The only sure way to test your BAC is to use a breathalyzer or blood test. Apps cannot accurately determine your BAC. Use the information provided as a guide only.

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This app is available on Android.

This app has a free version with a limited number of drinks.

For a very small fee (less than $2 AUD) you can unlock the pro version of the app, which unlocks all the preset drinks and allows you to edit them (such as to change the alcohol percentage) or create your own.

Quitzilla is an app designed to help you quit your unwanted habits and addictions.

Choose your quit date and the app will provide you with a running count of how long you have been quit. Set your own goals and milestones, write notes to remind yourself of why you want to quit, set rewards for yourself to keep motivated - and shake the device to get a new inspirational quote.

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This app is available on iOS and Android.

The app has a free version, which is limited to 2 addictions, 2 rewards, and no widgets.

You can upgrade to Pro for a small fee (less than $10 AUD) to remove ads, get unlimited addiction tracking, unlimited rewards, and widgets for inspirational quotes and the quit timer.

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The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. All mobile-optimized to speed up your browsing experience. The app requires an internet connection to view drug information.

Available for Android and iOS.

This app is free but supported by ads. You can pay to remove ads for a period of time.

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TAC represents the political and community development aspirations of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community.

The South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation (SETAC) exists to facilitate the empowerment of the Aboriginal people of South East Tasmania so that, through self determination, we can make decisions that affect our lives and share in Australia’s land, wealth, and resources, contributing equitably to the nation’s economic, social, and political life, with full recognition of, and support for the ongoing enjoyment and development of our Indigenous cultural heritage.

Karadi is an inclusive Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, providing leadership in the sector and serving Aboriginal people of our catchment and their families in achieving strong cultural identity, good health and quality of life.

The Wyndarra Centre offers counselling and activities for all people within Circular Head.

Its services include:

• Home and Community Care
• SAAP (Supported Accommodation Assistance Program)
• Needle and Syringe Program
• Personal and family counselling, including for alcohol and other drug issues
• Emergency relief fund
• Disability Day Activity Program

Service delivery is dependant on the clients needs and may be centre-based or home visit.

Reset your drinking habits with Hello Sunday Morning's powerful support app. Learn from other people's experiences, share your own journey in reducing or quitting alcohol, try out experiments to ride through cravings and improve your relationship with alcohol, and receive individual support from a Care Navigator.

This app is available on Android and iOS.