Children and Young People
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.
Kids Help Line is a 24 free and confidential counselling service for young Aussies (ages 5-25). We connect with kids on the phone, via email and in live WebChat. Kids reach out to our qualified counsellors because they know we’re here to help.
Latrobe Health Service Child and Youth Mental Health Service is a free community-based program for children, young people and their families or carers who may need support for serious emotional and behavioural disturbances.
Love: the good, the bad and the ugly gives you information and advice from the personal experiences of other young people who have been there… people who have experienced ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’.
Reach Out is an online mental health organization for young people and their parents. Providing practical support, tools and tips for helping young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times.
Chronic Illness information for children, young people and adults (including sub headings Children and Young People, Illness specific resources, Additional health related resources)
Children and young people
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CanTeen Having cancer in your life can really mess things up. CanTeen understands that cancer affects everything, from how you feel and think to your relationships and stuff like education, work and finances.
Chronic Illness Peer Support ChIPS is a vibrant peer support program for young people, led by young people, which offers a wide range of opportunities for members who are aged 12-25 and living with a primary diagnosis of a chronic illness. This program is available to people living in both rural and metropolitan locations.
Heartkids is the compass to help navigate the lifetime journey of the 64,000 Australian children, teens and adults affected by congenital/childhood heart disease. Our aim is to help them -and their families – to lead the most fulfilling life possible and to reach their personal goals. We are the voice for all people impacted by congenital/childhood heart disease – the largest cause of infant death in Australia.
Livewire is an online community designed just for young people living with a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability, and their families. It is a safe online space where members can connect and share experiences with others who understand what they are going through.
Young Carers is an information and support service for younger carers. Being a carer can be pretty demanding. If you’re under 25, and looking after someone in your family or a friend, this is a specific resource for you.
