Useful information
GENERATION NEXT - information for parents and teachers regarding issues facing Australian teens.
BRISBANE KIDS BRISBANE KIDS - resources on living in Brisbane with children
KIDS HELPLINE KIDS HELPLINE - a fun website with info for all ages of children and parents. Open at a page on resilience
THE BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION THE BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION - worldclass support and information on eating disorders and body image.
ADULTS SURVIVING CHILD ABUSE (ASCA)ADULTS SURVIVING CHILD ABUSE (ASCA)find out about this great organisation and their resources and information for survivors
HELP FOR CHILD ABUSE (THE AUSTRALIAN CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION)
CHILDREN OF PARENTS WITH A MENTAL DISORDER
ITS ALL RIGHT ITS ALL RIGHT resources for children coping with mental illness
MY FAMILY IS SEPERATING - WHAT NOW?
PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE - be part of the solution
ACT for KiDS - treatment and prevention of child abuse
WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH - a US based website full of useful info
WORRIED ABOUT A FRIEND WITH DEPRESSION?
Fact sheet and information if you are worried about someone who is feeling depressed
KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS SUICIDAL?
Info about helping you to look for, decide what to do and learn what help is available if you know someone who is feeling suicidal.
SMILING MINDS A modern meditation tool for young people
LIVING WELL Comprehensive site to encourage men in their journey of mental wellness
HEADSPACE
Comprehensive online information for young people, their carers and friends, about mental health and substance abuse and how to get help. Created by the National Youth Mental Health Foundation.
REACHOUT
Youth information and online community regarding mental health.
KIDS HELP LINE
Kids Help Line is a 24-hour telephone and online counselling for 5 to 25 year olds in Australia. Phone: 1800 55 1800
LIFELINE AUSTRALIA
Lifeline provides 24-hour confidential telephone counselling to anyone within Australia. You can talk to them about any problem, big or small!
Phone: 13 11 14
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ONLINE COUNSELLING
Free alcohol and drug counselling online 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. Provides support for alcohol and other drug users, and others affected by alcohol and drug use in the community, including family members, relatives and friends.
DO I HAVE ANTE OR POST NATAL DEPRESSION?
Helpful information and an online self test for mothers and fathers who are worried that something is wrong with Mum’s mood.
PERINATAL DEPRESSION
A personal story
POST AND ANTENATAL DEPRESSION ASSOCIATION (PANDA) Well organised support website with info, factsheets and helpline.
MOOD GYM Online CBT programme.
HELP FOR ANXIETY
ABC site with useful overview of anxiety and its treatment.
DO I HAVE BIPOLAR?
A self test from the blackdog institute. Please consult your GP if you are concerned.
PARENTING TIPS
Helpful advice including practical information on support in your local area and parenting a disabled child.
TRIPLE P PARENTING
Well researched information on parenting.
QUITTING SMOKING – IS IT POSSIBLE?
A useful drug company’s website for people thinking about quitting – includes online checklist of your smoking profile and practical quitting ideas.
FAMILY DRUG SUPPORT HELPLINE: 1300 368 186
NATIONAL CANNABIS INFO AND HELPLINE:
1800 30 40 50 Confidential counselling, information and referral service for cannabis users, friends and family.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG HELPLINE:
(07) 3837 5989 (Brisbane) 1800 177 833 (Free call within Queensland outside Metro area)
ARE YOU A TIRED CARER? Information on caring for yourself.
