Online help
General
ReachOut Australia
Anonymous and confidential, ReachOut is a safe place where young people can openly express themselves, get a deeper understanding and perspective on what’s happening in their lives, connect with people who will provide judgement-free support, and build the resilience to manage their challenges now and in the future.
Black Dog Institute
Providing mental health resources and support tools that are research-informed and recommended by professionals.
Headspace
Support for young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support. With a focus on early intervention, they work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future.
Beyond Blue
Providing information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia.
Youth
Australian Government resource focussing on ensuring young people develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities to be successful in education, work and life.
Smiling Mind
Equipping young people and the communities around them with essential psychological skills, using technology to reach Australians wherever and whenever they need.
Butterfly
Support for eating disorders and body image issues.
For parents
Raising Children
Providing ad-free parenting videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts.
LGBTQIA+
Transcend
Working towards a world where trans, gender diverse and non-binary children are embraced and given every opportunity to thrive and flourish.
QLife
QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. QLife services are free and include both telephone and webchat support, delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country. Our services are for LGBTI individuals, their friends and families, and health professionals in Australia.
Twenty10
Sydney based service working across New South Wales, providing a broad range of specialised services for young people 12-25 including housing, mental health, counselling and social support.
Transhub
ACON’s digital information and resource platform for all trans and gender diverse (TGD) people in NSW, loved ones, allies and health providers.
The Gender Centre
Support for trans and gender expressive people at every stage of their journey as they explore and live their authentic sense of self.