Directory

Teens & Tweens

Help Lines

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Kids Helpline

www.kidshelpline.com.au
Helpline 1800 55 1800

Australia’s only free, private and confidential telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

Headspace – National Youth Mental Health Foundation

www.headspace.org.au
Ph. 03 8346 8213

Provides mental and health wellbeing support, information and services to young people aged 12 to 24 and their families across Australia. 

Youth Beyond Blue

www.youthbeyondblue.com
Info Line 1300 22 4636

A youth mental health website to help raise awareness of symptoms of depression and anxiety and to help youth get up.

Inspire Foundation

www.inspire.org.au
Ph.  02 8585 9300

Established in 1996 in direct response to Australia’s then escalating rates of youth suicide, the Foundation has a mission to help millions of young people lead happier lives. 

 

Recommended Reading

  • Being a Happy Teen by Andrew Matthews

  • Teentalk by Sharon Witt

  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

 

 

Teachers & Parents

Recommended Reading

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

Synchro Destiny by Deepak Chopra

The Indigo Children by Lee Carroll and Jan Tober

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay

The Law of Attraction by Esther and Jerry Hicks

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

 

 

Organisations Supporting Children

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation

www.amf.org.au
Ph. 03 9697 0066

A national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating impact.  The Foundation’s vision is that every child will live in a safe and supportive environment. 

Ronald McDonald House

www.rmhc.org.au
Ph. 1300 307 642

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an independent, non-profit organization, that seeks to help seriously ill children and their families lead happier, healthier lives. 

Appin Hall Children’s Foundation

www.appinhall.com
Ph. 6492 1266

Appin Hall Children’s Foundation (AHCF) vision is to build a respite and learning center for children at risk in Tasmania and Australia, and, eventually, refuge and safe haven for children orphaned by war in other countries

Barnardos

www.barnardos.org.au
Ph. 1800 061 000

Families and young people will be valued and supported by quality services and engaged communities. Barnardos' strategy is to support children who may be suffering from, or who are at risk of, abuse, neglect, homelessness or poverty.

Camp Quality

www.campquality.org.au
Ph. 02 9876 0500

Camp Quality believes in bringing optimism and happiness to the lives of children and families affected by cancer through fun therapy.  That laughter is the best medicine

Variety, The Children’s Charity

www.varietyaustralia.org.au
Ph. 02 9555 7577

Variety, the children’s charity is dedicated to inspiring hope and improving the lives of children with special needs.