Resources
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Kids Help Line
Confidential chats for children ages 5-25 (plus support for parents and teachers) https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Lifeline
24 hour phone line for crisis support and suicide prevention to help you cope and stay safe
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Perth Children’s Hospital
An emergency paediatric hospital and trauma centre
https://pch.health.wa.gov.au/
Beyond Blue
Everything you need to support your mental health support, including guides and a suicide prevention kit
https://www.beyondblue.org.au
13YARN
A culturally safe space to talk to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter worker without shame
Q Life
Connect and chat about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships
https://qlife.org.au/
Headspace
Mental health support and community engagement, with personalised online services for non-emergencies
https://headspace.org.au/
Mum Space
Mental health and wellbeing support for new mums, to help with the challenges of parenting
https://www.mumspace.com.au/
Blue Knot
Information and support for anyone affected by complex trauma or living with the effects of abuse, neglect or violence https://blueknot.org.au/
Reach Out
A safe, anonymous online peer support community for young people with mental health struggles, with resources and links to mental health services for young people, parents and schools too https://au.reachout.com/
SANE
Counselling, peer support, online groups and resources for people over 18 with complex mental health needs, intellectual disability, autism or acquired brain injury https://www.sane.org/
Head to Health
An all inclusive list of digital mental health resources including apps, online programs, forums and phone services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Emerging Minds
Child mental health education and training on trauma, domestic violence, drugs & alcohol use, disability, chronic illness and more
https://emergingminds.com.au/
Bite Back (by Black Dog Institute)
Positive psychology education for improved wellbeing and resilience for 13-16 year olds, with practical ideas on how to enjoy life, increase self esteem, build confidence and happiness https://www.biteback.org.au/
Pregnancy, Birth & Baby
Online education for expecting parents and parents of children, from birth to 5 years of age.plus phone and video support by child health nurses
https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/
Jean Hailes
Practical scientific information on women’s health issues for women of all life stages and health professionals
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
Well Mob
An online resource of websites, apps, podcasts, videos, social media and online counselling to improve the social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
https://wellmob.org.au/
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA)
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA)
education to support the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood
https://panda.org.au/
The Australian Breastfeeding Association
Trusted support and education on all breastfeeding matters https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
Red Nose
Research and education on safe sleep, safe pregnancy advice, and bereavement support for anyone affected by the death of a baby or child
https://rednose.org.au/
Incontinence In Confidence
Helping young people understand incontinence https://www.inconfidence.org.au/
Pelvic Floor First (by the Continence Foundation of Australia)
Education on pelvic floor dysfunction and exercise techniques for health professionals and people affected by bladder and bowel incontinence pelvicfloorfirst.org.au
Black Dog Institute
Digital tools, research studies, education programs and resources on mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and suicide, with special interest in how these relate to health professionals and emergency service workers
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
The School of Life
Little bits of wisdom to bring calm, self-understanding, healing and healthy relationships https://www.theschooloflife.com/
