Professional guidance & practical support

Crisis Support & Helplines

Kids Helpline

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Free, 24/7 counselling for young people (ages 5-25). Phone: 1800 55 1800

Lifeline

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24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Phone: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue

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Support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention. Phone: 1300 224 636

Suicide Callback Service

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Professional phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide. Phone: 1300 659 467

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Headspace

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Mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 12-25.

ReachOut

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Online self-help tools and mental health support.

Orygen

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Research-based youth mental health services and programs.

Parent & Family Support

Raising Children Network

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Evidence-based parenting resources, from early childhood to young adulthood.

Parentline (Victoria)

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Free, confidential advice and counselling for parents. Phone: 13 22 89

Emerging Minds

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Resources to help families support children's mental health.

Education & School Wellbeing

Victorian Department of Education

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Student Wellbeing – School-based mental health and wellbeing resources.

National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE)

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Support for students facing barriers in education.