Parenting Links

Please note we would recommend you visit any of these sites mentioned on this page before sharing them with your children to ensure you feel they are safe and suitable.

ORGANISATION

WEBSITE LINK

DETAILS

BeyondBlue

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

24/7 Support for anxiety and depression, telephone counselling

Way Ahead

https://wayahead.org.au/

Mental health education and links to services and resources that improve mental health

Parentline

http://www.parentline.org.au/

Counselling support for parents

P: 1300 1300 52

Kids helpline

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Phone support for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Support for parents and carers available also.

Happy Families - Dr Justin Coulson

https://happyfamilies.com.au/

Dr Justin Coulson is the co-host and parenting expert on Channel Nine’s “Parental Guidance” and the founder of happyfamilies.com.au. He holds a PhD in Psychology and is one of Australia’s most trusted parenting experts.

Emerging Minds

https://emergingminds.com.au/

Supporting infant, child, and adolescent mental health

NSW Gov – Parenting support for families

https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/having-children/parenting-young-children/parent-support/parenting-support

Information, advice and support on topics related to your child's health, development and wellbeing.

Maggie Dent – parenting author

https://www.maggiedent.com/

Tips and links for families about parenting

Lifeline

 

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Lifeline's telephone crisis support service 13 11 14 is available 24/7 for anyone feeling overwhelmed.

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner

https://www.esafety.gov.au/

Information about online safety, app safety, online abuse and managing children’s technology use.

The following fact sheets are from the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. The National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health, delivered by Emerging Minds, assists professionals and organisations who work with children and their parents or families to have the skills to identify, assess and support children at risk of mental health conditions. Please also visit their website.

Psychological First Aid

Supporting children immediately after a disaster or community trauma

Tipsheet Terrorism

What to expect immediately after a critical incident