HEALTH & WELLBEING
USEFUL WEBSITES
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
eheadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends. If you’re based in Australia and going through a tough time, eheadspace can help.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
ReachOut is Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
SANE Australia is a national mental health charity making a real difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues through support, research and advocacy.
FREE APPS
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame iOS | Android
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence.
Smiling Mind is a FREE mindfulness meditation app developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life. Laugh and learn as you help a Sesame Street monster friend calm down and solve everyday challenges.
Stop Breathe Think: Meditation iOS | Android
Meditation and mindfulness made easy and fun for kids, to help them discover and develop their superpowers of sleep, being calm, learning to breathe or to resolve conflicts.