youth beyondblue

Information, fact sheets, resources and young people's stories on depression and anxiety

eheadspace

confidential online service to support young people 12-25 and their families

chat or send an email

Reach Out

Web based factsheets and information on mental health, getting help, and more.

Lifeline

Provides 24 hour anonymous and confidential counselling, support and referral service

for crises and personal emergencies (all ages) Phone: 13 11 14

The butterfly foundation

Provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders.

National Eating Disorders Collaboration

A collaboration of eating disorder organisations in Australia provide information on treatment...

Eating Disorders Foundation Vic

Provides confidential information, support and referral services

Phone: Metro -Vic: (03) 9885 0318 and Non-metro: (Australia wide) 1300 550 236 (Mon-Fri 9.30am to 5pm AEST).

Kids helpline

Free confidential 24 hour telephone counselling (Phone: 1800 55 1800)

services for 5 to 25-year-olds. They also provide email counselling and online chat

It's All Right

Facts and stories about a range of mental health issues.

SANE

website contains fact sheets about a wide range of mental illnesses

and also has an online helpline, where you can send in your questions about mental illnesses and their treatments.

Multicultural Mental Heath Australia

A range of mental health information for different cultures.

bullying. no way!

learning environments where every student and school member

is safe, supported, respected, valued — and free from bullying, violence, harassment and discrimination.

suicide call back services

Free nationwide service providing short-term counselling, support and information to over 18s

at risk of suicide, those concerned about another’s suicidal behaviour and those bereaved by suicide. Phone: 1300 659 467

mental illness fellowship of australia

MIFA represents people affected by severe mental illness and provides

accurate, current information that is useful for consumers, carers, clinicians and the general public

Mood Gym

An interactive program that teaches skills for preventing and coping with depression

Participation is free and anonymous.

headroom

informs young people, caregivers and service providers about positive mental health

Young people aged 12 -18, young people aged 6-12 years, parents and professionals.

Beyond Blue

Info about depression, anxiety and related substance use problems

personal stories, a bulletin board and fact sheets

changing minds

Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing

in a fun, interactive and informative way, targeted to the Australian community at large.

Living is for everyone (LIFE)

The National Suicide Prevention Strategy is guided by the (LIFE) Framework

which sets out the national priorities for suicide and self-harm prevention.

Mental health first aid

initial help given to someone experiencing a mental health problem

before professional help is sought this website has basic first aid strategies and information on further courses

Tune in not out

For young people who are navigating life & its challenges

so everything from depression sex and independence

National cannabis prevention and information centre

info and resources on cannabis. helpline (phone 1800 30 40 50)

for cannabis users and friends and family who are concerned about cannabis use

Counselling online

Free counselling online 24 hours a day 7 days a week

support for alcohol and other drug users, and others affected

Somazone

health and lifestyle issues: mental health, drug use, relationships and body image

with fact sheets, personal stories and advice on where to get help

likeitis

all aspects of sex education and teenage life. Topics include

teenage pregnancy, periods, lovebugs (sexually transmitted infections), sex, peer pressure, sexuality, contraception