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MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING – CARE AND SUPPORT
Kids Helpline - telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. 1800 55 1800
Youthbeyondblue - is the arm of beyondblue that has a specific focus on young people aged 12 to 25 years.
Reachout – online youth mental health service, inspiring young people to take charge of their mental health and wellbeing.
headspace - the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, helping young people aged 12 to 25.
Lifeline - provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services. 13 11 14
The Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria - providing support, information and resources to individuals suffering from or affected by anxiety, depression, and related issues.
Embrace the Future – an Australian program being developed to educate young people in strategies and skills which promote and sustain resiliency and positive mental health.
RESOURCES
Happy Hero - Nicky Johnston Author, Illustrator & Educator "Happy Hero - Helping little worriers find happiness"
Peoplemaking – bookstore specialising in the areas of autism, emotional and social competencies, mental health and wellbeing.
Innovative Resources - the publishing and bookselling arm of St Luke's Anglicare, committed to creating materials that promote a strengths-based philosophy, use straightforward language and require no special training.
Inyahead Press - Education Resources for Parents & Teachers
KidsMatter - aims to strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of children, reduce mental health problems amongst children, and achieve greater support for children experiencing mental health difficulties, and their families.
FRIENDS for Life - The world's leading school-based anxiety prevention program helps children and teenagers cope with feelings of fear, worry and depression by building resilience and self-esteem and teaching cognitive and emotional skills.