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Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) - Victoria

Muslim-specificAll of Victoria

A national network of Muslim healthcare professionals advocating for the health needs of Muslims in Australia, running community health education and events. Note this is a professional membership body rather than a direct patient service.

No public street address - operates state-wide

DirectLine (alcohol & other drugs)

24/7All of Victoria

Free, confidential 24/7 telephone and online counselling, information, and referral for anyone in Victoria affected by alcohol or drugs, with a dedicated interpreter line for callers not confident in English.

Operated by Turning Point - telephone/online, state-wide

Health Translations Directory

Government serviceAll of Victoria

A free online library of reliable, translated Australian health information in more than 105 languages, including Arabic, Turkish, Somali, Dari and Urdu, linking to over 18,000 resources. Managed by the Centre for Culture, Equity & Health (formerly the Centre…

Managed by the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health, Melbourne - online, state-wide

NURSE-ON-CALL

Government serviceAll of Victoria

Free health advice from a registered nurse 24 hours a day anywhere in Victoria. Callers who need an interpreter can phone TIS National on 131 450 and ask to be transferred.

No public street address (Victoria-wide 24/7 phone) - serves all Victorians

Odyssey House Victoria - Multicultural Programs

All of Victoria

Free, tailored alcohol and other drug support for culturally diverse communities in Victoria, delivered with interpreters and bicultural workers by phone, online, and in person.

1800 888 236

DirectLine

Odyssey House Victoria - operates state-wide

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.

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