There are many Australian organisations that can offer advice and support to you and your family. We’ve put together a selection of links which you may find helpful.
24 Hour Help Lines
Parentline: 1300 1300 52
Parent Line is a telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents and carers of children ages 0 to 18 in New South Wales.
Kids’ Helpline: www.kidshelpline.com.au
1800 551 800
A national 24-hour telephone counselling service for children and young people in Australia.
Lifeline: www.lifeline.org.au
13 11 14
A national 24-hour telephone counselling service for all ages.
NSW Family and Community Services Helpline:
132111 A 24 hour help line to report children at risk of harm
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/parents,-carers-and-families
and Resources for parents, carers and families.
Tresillian: http://www.tresillian.org.au
1300 272 736
Parenting guidance for the early years.
Karitane Careline:
1300 227 464
Consultation regarding common issues for children up to age 5years.
Other Useful Links
Reach Out: http://au.reachout.com/
A national online youth suicide prevention program.
DRUG ARM: www.drugarm.com.au
DRUG ARM Australasia is a non-profit organisation committed to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle without the use of unnecessary drugs.
Beyond Blue:www.youthbeyondblue.com
Information about depression and anxiety for teens, parents and carers.
Australian Psychological Society (APS): www.psychology.org.au.