Wellbeing Resource Directory

A suicide awareness toolkit for parents, professionals, and young people.

Anxiety and stress are something we all face in our lives. The purpose of this website is to inform you of the features of the various ways excess anxiety can express itself and also to provide you with effective strategies to begin to address your anxiety.

The Anxiety Recovery Centre provides all kinds of support for people and families living with a wide variety of anxiety disorders.

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement is an independent, not for profit organisation which opened in January 1996 and is the largest provider of grief and bereavement education in Australia. Registered as a public benevolent institution, the Centre receives operational funding through the Palliative Care Program of the Victorian Department of Health.

Part of the Australian Drug Foundation website. Includes information on: Specific Drugs. Research. Laws. Where to get help.

This site provides a variety of information relating to Indigenous health issues along with information about Australia’s Indigenous population and their environment.

Health and wellbeing Information including health topics, local service directories, events calendar, health news and recipes.

BiteBack is specifically for young people with mood disorders like depression.

Black Dog Institute offers evidence-based training and webinars for health professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skills in the area of mental health.

Bullying No Way! is managed by a national collective of peak bodies in education, representing all state and territory governments, and Catholic and independent schools.

Operated by Turning Point in Victoria and funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, Counselling Online provides assistance to Australian residents concerned about alcohol & other drugs.

Developing and deliver policies and programs and advise the Australian Government on health, aged care and sport.

Immunisation information for the community. Includes information for parents/guardians regarding immunisation for Secondary school students and provides immunisation fact sheets in a variety of languages.

Established in 2005 by the alcohol industry, DrinkWise Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. Our primary focus is to help bring about a healthier and safer drinking culture in Australia.

Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) aims to provide education and training expertise as well as high quality research assistance on a wide range of alcohol and other drug issues.

Provides information, support and advocacy for people and their families experiencing an eating disorder.

eCouch offers support about panic, anxiety and depression.

A government website to help kids know what to do if they are bullied online.

The World leading system for wellbeing and cybersafety in schools. Fountain Gate Secondary College is a registered esmart school. Includes an esmart brochure for parents.

Family Planning Victoria has a focus on reproductive and sexual health care, education and advocacy.

Information and support on sexual health and relationships for young people.

GriefLine Community and Family Services Inc. (GriefLine) listens, cares and supports people experiencing loss and grief, at any stage in life.

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

This directory links to online multilingual health resources from government departments, peak health bodies, hospitals, community health centres and welfare agencies.

Australian Federal Government website providing up-to-date information on health topics and services.

It gets better project. Stories of young people who have come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex.

A young person aged up to 25 can phone 1800 55 1800 for counselling about any problem.

Lawstuff provides legal information to children and young people in Australia.

Common legal issues for young people.

This is the website when someone is considering suicide.

Relationship advice and stories.

Specialises in providing diagnosis, testing and education relating to sexually transmissible infections (STIs).

Mentalhealthonline is a clinical service that enables someone to undertake a psychological assessment and then either self-help or begin online therapy with a clinician.

Network to connect with other GLBTI people.

Mood Gym is a self-help site where people can learn cognitive behaviour therapy skills for preventing and coping with depression.

A comprehensive website focused on cannabis. Includes a young people’s section, evidence based information and resources.

Orygen Youth Health is a specialist clinical youth mental health service based in Melbourne.

Helping parents to manage some challenging issues they may face with their children, including alcohol and drug misuse, depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.

Covers all aspects of tobacco use, related harms, resources and current news about smoking.

We're a suicide prevention charity that aims to start life-changing conversations. We want to create a more connected world.

The complete Australian resource for parenting newborns to teens.

Australia’s leading online youth mental health service, where you can get the help you need, where and when you need it. Every year ReachOut.com helps hundreds of thousands of people under 25 tackle everything from finding motivation to getting through really tough times. You can access ReachOut.com no matter where you are, with tools and tips for making everyday life a little easier. It’s the perfect place to start if you don’t know where to look.

SANE’s fact sheets are a great place to find basic information about mental illness.

The South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence (SECASA) offers a range of services including counselling for victim/survivors of sexual and physical assault, children from the age of 4 and adults, female and male.

A New Zealand based website aimed at helping young people deal with change, loss and grief.

What you need to know about illicit drugs, alcohol, road safety and sexual assault to make safe choices at the end of the school year.

A suicide awareness toolkit for parents, professionals, and young people.

Confidential, anonymous telephone counselling, referral and information for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) people.

Anger Management run courses or you can find a counsellor.

Supports Australians with eating disorders and negative body image.

ThinkUKnow is an internet safety program developed by Microsoft and the Australian Federal Police offering information and advice to parents about the benefits and risks of young people and technology. They have recently launched a youth website.

Victoria Legal Aid helps people with their legal problems, including criminal/ family law and some civil law matters.

Wesley is the first port of call if you need a bed for the night.

Youthbeyondblue, aims to empower young people aged 12–25, their friends and those who care for them to respond to anxiety and depression. We support and promote environments and settings that build on strengths of young people and respond to ongoing change.

YSAS provides accessible alcohol and drug interventions for young people between the ages of 12 to 21 who are experiencing significant problems with alcohol and drug use.

Youthlaw is the first specialist young people’s community legal centre in Victoria, providing free and confidential legal advice to young people up to the age of 25.