Emergency Support
If there is a risk of physical harm to you or someone you know, contact your local emergency services immediately.
Headspace
It can be hard as a parent to know the Headspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends.
Kids Helpline
Confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Butterfly Foundation
Free and confidential eating disorder support from specialist counsellors over the phone, by email and by online chat.
1800RESPECT
Telephone and online counselling support for sexual assault, domestic, and family violence.
Parent Line (TAS)
The Parent Line offers twenty-four hour information and support for parents throughout Tasmania.
Parent Helpline (SA)
The South Australian Parent Helpline is a telephone information service for parents in South Australia.
Ngala (WA)
Free telephone support service for parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 18 years who live in WA.
Parent Line (NSW)
A free telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 who live in NSW.
Parentline (QLD/NT)
A confidential telephone service providing professional counselling and support in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Parentline (VIC)
A phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. Parentline offers confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues.
Lifeline
A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Beyond Blue
Resources and online and telephone support & treatment advice regarding depression.
Twenty10 – Family and Friends
Being a parent of someone LGBTIQA, or their family & friends can be wonderful and enriching but it can also seem overwhelming and confusing at times too.
Minus18
Minus18 is Australia’s charity for LGBTQIA+ youth – improving lives through life-affirming events, education and youth empowerment.
Wear it Purple
Wear it Purple is a student run, not-for-profit organisation that exists to support young people who identify as sexuality and/or gender diverse (i.e. rainbow).
Born This Way Foundation
Born This Way Foundation supports the mental health of young people and works with them to create a kinder and braver world.
Stomp Out Bullying
STOMP Out Bullying™ is recognized as the most influential anti-bullying organization in America.
National Eating Disorders Helpline
Call: (800) 931-2237. Contact the NEDA Helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder.
