Below are some useful websites that may be of benefit to students.
Bullying. No Way!
Bullying. No Way! is an online resource providing information and advice on bullying for parents/carers, students and educators. There is also a phone app Take A Stand Together for people that may not have internet access at home – great resource for students and parents. For more information, visit the Bullying No Way website.
Headspace
Headspace is an initiative of the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Headspace aims to support young people aged 12–25 going through a tough time. Their website has lots of information and advice on youth mental health for parents and families. Visit the parent information and family section of the website. For more details, visit the Headspace website.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential, 24-hour telephone (1800 55 1800) and online counseling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 years. For more information, visit the Kids Helpline website.
The Line
The Line encourages healthy and respectful relationships among young people aged 12 to 20 years by challenging and changing attitudes and behaviours that support violence. Their website talks about relationships, gender, sex, bystander action, technology and communication; how to keep it healthy and respectful, and avoid crossing the line into behaviour that makes someone feel frightened, intimidated or diminished. To learn more, visit The Line website.
National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre
National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre is a Government Initiative aimed at providing evidence-based information about cannabis use to prevent uptake, especially by young people and in Aboriginal communities, and support treatment of users. The National Cannabis and Information Helpline (1800 30 40 50) is available Monday – Friday: 11am – 7pm. For more details, visit the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre website.
Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner
Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner is a one-stop-shop for online safety. The Office provides Australians a range of up-to-date information and resources, coupled with a comprehensive complaints system to assist children who experience serious cyberbullying. The Office has absorbed the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s Cybersmart program. For more information, visit the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner website.
ReachOut
ReachOut is an online resource that assists young people by providing information to improve understanding of the issues that relate to mental health and wellbeing. Reach Out also has information on how young people can get the best help from services, as well as opportunities to connect with other young people. For more details, visit the ReachOut website.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue’s dedicated site for youth. Information, resources and support for young people dealing with depression and/or anxiety. Beyond Blue provide 24 hour telephone support (1300 22 4636), online chat (3pm to 12am (AEST) daily) and email (get a response in 24 hours). To learn more, visit the Beyond Blue website.