The ‘Sikh Helpline’ is a community based and confidential telephone and online support service where you can get help, advice, counselling and information on various issues.
- Some of the issues we work on include:
Support for New Arrival/Migration to Australia
Newly arrived migrants, be it permanent residents, students or workers face many challenges when they arrive in Australia. The first few days are most challenging with regard to even basic things like setting up bank accounts, getting to know the transportation and directions, sorting out accommodation, finding jobs, getting tax file number, registering with various agencies like centrelink, medicare etc. Please call or get in touch with us if you facing any of these problems.
- Student Support Network
Students form a big chunk new arrivals to Australia. Students have to struggle for accommodation, university and immigration department rules, getting jobs etc. Please call or get in touch with us if you facing any of these problems.
- Bullying & Discrimination
Workplace discrimination can be experienced at workplace, classroom etc. It is encouraged that such problems should be dealt with and sorted out.
- Racism
Although Australia is promoted fairness but still elements exist in society which exhibit racist tendencies. This can be a random abuse on the street or public place to physical assault. The only way to control is to make more and more people aware and also report it to authorities so that necessary steps can be taken.
- Individual Rights e.g. Workers Compensation, Fair Work
Many a times while working and doing our jobs one is not aware of the rights at workplace. There are things to consider such as, whether you are being payed correctly, are you getting all your entitlements and benefits, In case of injury, are you being looked after and properly compensated. If there is confusion regarding above and need help please call us.
- Family & Domestic Violence
Sikh households suffer from domestic violence, addictions etc. Due to stigma attached with such issues the victims don’t want to discuss this openly, thus they need support in their hour of need.
- Women Help Service
Sikh households suffer from domestic violence, addictions etc. Due to stigma attached with such issues the victims don’t want to discuss this openly, thus they need support in their hour of need.
- Problems at School or Home
School going kids and teenagers can be at receiving end of bullying, pranks and abuses targeted at them because of their appearance or identity. Sometimes parents are not able to provide adequate attention to issues or the atmosphere at home can create problems. If you are facing any issues at school or home please get in touch with us.
- Low sense of belonging and identity
Many times especially while growing up one goes through issues that cause upheavals. The self esteem is not always high and there be problems regarding ones identity. Living in countries where one is ethnically different and lead to low sense of belonging and problems fitting in.
- Sikhi related questions and resources
Growing up in the high pace modern materialistic societies either gives one less exposure to Sikhi, sometimes also causing confusion and conflicts within, which seek answers. If you want to ask anything about Sikhi and faith related issues then we can be of help.