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Check out some of the current online resources available to help you support your young person <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General Youth Resources <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ReachOut<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From one-to-one peer support and moderated online communities, to tips, stories and resources, ReachOut offers a wide range of support options that allow young people to engage in the ways they want to, when they want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kidshelpline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kids Helpline makes a difference to the emotional wellbeing and lives of our kids every single day \u2014 ensuring young people know they are not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth Central<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Youth Central is the Victorian Government’s website for young people aged 12-25, with information about life from every angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Safe Minds<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SAFEMinds: Schools And Families Enhancing Minds
Enhancing early intervention in mental health support for children and young people in schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headspace <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Headspace is Australia\u2019s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond Blue<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For more than 20 years, people in Australia have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support, and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Dog Institue<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Black Dog Institute is a proudly independent not-for-profit globally renowned mental health research institute connected to UNSW Sydney. They are the only medical research institute in Australia that investigates mental health across the lifespan\u2014from childhood to adulthood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butterfly Foundation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Butterfly Foundation is the national charity for anyone in Australia impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, as well as the families, friends and communities who support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parent & Carer Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orange Door <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Help for people who are experiencing family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people. Sometimes things at home or in a relationship are not OK, or families are worried about the wellbeing of their children. Orange Door listens and helps you to get the support you need, quickly and easily. It\u2019s free and you don\u2019t need a referral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Relationships Online<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Information for all families \u2013 whether together or separated \u2013 about family relationship issues.  Find out about a range of services to assist families manage relationship issues, including helping families agree on arrangements for children after parents separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parenting Strategies<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This website provides practical guidelines on how parents can support their child\u2019s wellbeing. Information are based on high quality scientific evidence and international expert consensus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anglicare Victoria<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anglicare works with families towards positive change. Whether it be a helping hand in a time of crisis, or by providing longer-term support and care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Families<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Parenting support and guidance from Dr Justin Coulson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pop Culture Parenting podcast<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This podcast is about finding the sweetspot between the textbooks and real life when it comes to parenting. Dr Billy (a developmental pediatrician) and Nick (a developing parent) are a couple of dads having honest discussions about parenting day to day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maggie Dent’s Commonsense Parenting <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For more than 40 years Maggie Dent has worked as a teacher, counsellor, and parenting and resilience educator, supporting many thousands of parents, educators and other professionals to better understand, nurture and connect with children and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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School Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Raising Children: School refusal webinar<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

School refusal is when children struggle to go to school. This can happen for many reasons. In this webinar recording, you\u2019ll learn about why school refusal happens and how to help children get back to attending school regularly. You\u2019ll also find out where and when to seek professional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Education<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Education Department is a good place to start if you are concerned about school attendance. This website provides advice, legal requirements and what to do if you are struggling to get your child to school.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

School Refusal – Be You<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

School refusal is not \u2018wagging\u2019 or truancy; in this case, non-attendance is related to worry or anxiety about going to school. Be You provides the signs, causes and consequences of disengagement from school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Conversation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t fix school refusal with \u2018tough love\u2019 but these steps might help – Anete Lusina\/Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bullying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bullying No Way<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Supporting Australian school communities with evidence-informed resources and activities for a proactive approach to bullying prevention and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

esafety Victoria<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) is the Australian Government\u2019s independent online safety regulator. Their purpose is to help safeguard Australians at risk of online harms and to promote safer, more positive online experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think U Know<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Provides resources and advice for parents, carers and educators, children and young people to prevent online child sexual exploitation. Topics include online grooming, image based abuse, self-generated sexual content etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bully Stoppers<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bully Stoppers supports all members of a school community to understand, prevent and respond to bullying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sexual Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zoe Belle Gender Collective<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trans and gender diverse advocacy organisation based in Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexual Health Victoria<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sexual Health Victoria is a charity that provides contraception, pregnancy, STIs and BBVs services, as well as education and advocacy for reproductive and sexual health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jean Hailes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women’s health across Australia through every life stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transcend Australia<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trans, gender diverse, non-binary and gender questioning children, adolescents and young people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alcohol & Drug Misuse Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quit<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cQuit\u201d is today a recognisable brand for supporting people who smoke or vape to quit. \u201cQuit\u201d has been associated with campaigns, organisations, and support services. Through Quitline services and extensive cessation support information, resources and evidence-based tools, Quit provides direct support for people who smoke or vape to quit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth Support & Advisory Service (YSAS)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Helping young people overcome drug and alcohol challenges, improve their mental health, and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth Drugs and Alcohol Advice (YoDAA)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

YoDAA is Victoria\u2019s Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice service for young people or someone concerned and looking for help.
The service provides over the phone and online access to the information and support that you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol & Drug Foundation (ADF)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This foundation aims to inspire positive change and deliver evidence-based approaches to minimise alcohol and drug harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Physical Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunsmart<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SunSmart supports Victorians to prevent skin cancer and detect it sooner to save lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SleepHealth Foundation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Sleep Health Foundation (SHF) is a community-facing not for profit (NFP) health promotion charity that aims to raise community awareness about the value of sleep, how to improve it and address common sleep disorders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Royal Children’s Hospital<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kids Health Info fact sheets are your online guide to childhood health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medical experts at The Royal Children\u2019s Hospital regularly check every Kids Health Info fact sheet to make sure the advice is reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: the information in Kids Health Info resources is general in nature and not intended to replace expert clinical advice. It is best to speak to a doctor if you are worried about your child\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Health <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Information on why increasing healthy eating is essential for health and wellbeing fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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