Community resource list for students and families needing additional support
| Area of Identified Need | Organisation/Support Service | Links to Information |
|---|---|---|
Crisis Supports | AFP, Ambulance, Fire AFP Non Emergency Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS). Support to help people live free from Domestic Violence. Crisis Intervention, Legal Support & Advocacy, Support Programs, Safety Planning, Advice & Information. Child and Youth Protection Services (CYPS) has a statutory responsibility to support children, young people and families requiring a care or justice response. First point to call if it suspected a Canberra Rape Crisis Centre. Confidential counselling and advocacy for women and children who have experience any form of sexual violence recently or in the past, and their supporters. 1800 Respect. Confidential information, counselling and support service for those impacted by sexual assault, domestic of family violence and abuse. Lifeline. 24 Hour Crisis Line offering mental health crisis support. Access Mental Health (Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team). Access Mental Health is the central point of entry to access mental health services and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will provide immediate support during a mental health crisis. | 000 Emergency Number 131444 DVCS: 02 6280 0900 https://dvcs.org.au/ Canberra Rape Crisis Centre: https://www.crcc.org.au/ 1800 Respect: https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Lifeline: 13 11 14 https://www.lifelinecanberra.org.au/ Access Mental Health: 1800 629 354 |
Connection for support services in the ACT (central intake). | Onelink
Onelink connects people with Support Services including: | 1800 176 468 |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services | Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services is an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care service operated by the Aboriginal community in the ACT. Clinical services and programs offered at Winnunga include General Practitioners, Dentistry, Audiologists, Midwifery, Allied Health, Practice Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, Counselling, Mental Health Support, carer support, transport service, a home maintenance program, Youth diversion program, healthy lifestyle advice and support, and exercise programs. In addition, Winnunga runs a range of health promotion campaigns and community activities. | (02) 6284 6222 |
Bereavement | Canberra Grief Centre specialises in the provision of services to support grief, bereavement and trauma associated with a loss. | |
Carers | Carers ACT is a not-for-profit organisation and the peak body for carers in the ACT. Its purpose is to support, connect and empower carers to maintain their caring role and personal wellbeing by providing support over the phone, via email or online. Anglicare Cyclops Program supports young people, up to 25 years old who care for a family member experiencing a physical or intellectual disability, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug related issues and/or chronic illness. | https://www.anglicare.com.au/services/youth-family/young-carers/ |
Child and youth support services | Mindmap - ACT Youth Portal dedicated portal for children and young people (up to 25 years of age) to help navigate Canberra’s mental health system and to find the right service and support. Parents can also use this service. Headspace - helps young Australians with mental health, physical health, & managing work and study. Beyond Blue- Beyond Blue provides information and support to help Australians achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. Kids Helpline - is Australia's only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Young people to call anytime, for any reason. LifeLine - 24/7 crisis support call, chat or text online ReachOut - is Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. They provide practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times. They also help parents with their teenagers. SANE Australia - is a national mental health charity making a real difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues through support, research and advocacy. The Junction Youth Health Centre. Free primary health care and support services for young people aged 12-25. Can access; GP, Nurses, Smoking Cessation Support, Case Management and Youth Worker Support. Marymead CatholicCare Accommodation & Support Services, Aged Care, Alcohol & Drugs, Counselling, Family Support, Foster Care, Homelessness, Mental Health, Disability & NDIS, Property, and Youth Services. Menslink (male specific support) provide youth mentoring, youth counselling, school visits and education. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides assessment and treatment for children and young people under 18 years who are experiencing mental health problems. CAMHS is a secondary referral service. This means that all consumers need to have been assessed by a G.P, school counsellor or other health professional prior to contacting CAMHS for assessment. Police Community Youth Club (PCYC) offer a range of community programs in Canberra including but not limited to; Case management services, parenting programs, recreational based early intervention programs, youth crime diversion programs, anger management programs, mentoring as well as in school programs. | https://www.mindmap.act.gov.au/s/ 1800 650 890 1300 224 636 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/ 131114 lifeline.org.au 131114 (02) 6232 2423 https://www.anglicare.com.au/services/youth-family/health/ (02) 6296 7822 Marymead CatholicCare 51 Cooyong Street, Braddon ACT 2612 Phone: 02 61626100 Email: enquiries@mccg.org.au |
Disability | National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS can provide all people with disability with information and connections to services in their communities such as doctors, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools as well as information about what support is provided by each state and territory government. NDIS can provide funding and support for participants who have permanent and significant disability. | 1800 800 110 |
Drugs and Alcohol | Ted Noffs Foundation provides residential and non-residential treatment as well as counselling and engagement for young people (12 – 25 years old) involved with drug and youth crime related issues. It is Australia’s leading non-profit tackling addiction and youth crime. Directions ACT - Directions Health Services provides treatment and support to people and concerned others impacted by alcohol, drugs and other addictions. Treatment and support programmes can be individual or group. | |
Family/Relationships Support | Conflict Resolution Service is a registered not-for-profit Organisation that has been supporting the Canberra Region in Dispute Resolution Services for over 30 years. Professional services include: Family dispute resolution, community mediation, crisis mediation to prevent youth homelessness, conflict coaching for families and individuals, community education, workplace consultations and training and professional development for individuals and organisations. Parentline offers free telephone and face to face confidential counselling services to parents and carers as well as hosting courses and providing resources for raising positive families. Healthy relationships for teens Healthy Relationships Initiative | |
LGBTIQA+ Student Support | A Gender Agenda A Gender Agenda aims to support the goals and needs of the intersex, transgender and gender diverse communities of Canberra and the surrounding region. Through education, advocacy, peer support and professional networks they connect people to each other and build off the wisdom of collective experiences. Diversity ACT is a community based, registered charity run by volunteers that provide a service hub, social worker, support networks, groups and community resources to assist the LGBTIQ+ community of the ACT Region. | |
Migrant and Refugee Supports | Companion House - Companion House work with adults and children who have sought safety in Australia from persecution, war related trauma and torture. Services include; Medical, Counselling, Therapy, Migration advice amongst others. Multicultural Hub Canberra is a leading provider of services to the Canberra community. They support migrants, refugees and asylum seekers to access the resources they need to thrive in Canberra and to feel connected to their community. Services include after school care, school holiday programs, Women’s Services and aged care support amongst others. | (02) 6251 4550 |
Online Safety | ThinkUKnow Australia is an internet safety program delivering interactive presentations to parents, carers and teachers through primary and secondary schools across Australia using a network of trained volunteers from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Microsoft Australia. | ThinkUKnow please click here |
Support Access | E.A.T.S E.A.T.S stands for Easy Access To Support. With this website we aim to create a safe and happy environment in the Belconnen High School Community. Legal Aid ACT - Youth Law Centre The Youth Law Centre (YLC) is Legal Aid ACT's dedicated service for young people under 25. It is a free and confidential legal service. | Legal Aid ACT (02) 6173 5410 |
Neurodiversity | MindMap ACT Youth Portal is a dedicated portal for children and young people (up to 25 years of age) to help navigate Canberra’s mental health system and to find the right service and support. | We are available Monday to Sunday between 11AM to 10PM, 7 DAYS/WEEK. 1800 862 111 https://mccg.org.au/services/autism-centre/ 02 61626100 |
Financial Assistance - Sport | Every Chance To Play Every Chance supports kids who need financial assistance with sport registration fees. We believe that the power of sport participation promotes the development of social, mental, and physical well-being. | Every Chance To Play |
Relationships | Healthy Relationships Initiative Happy, Healthy, Safe Relationships are a key to a high quality life. HRI offers resources and tools to help. | Healthy Relationships |
First Nations | Yerrabi Youth ServicesTo bring together Aboriginal Youth into the Yawarj Mara, Strong Pathways program to provide opportunities to facilitate the empowerment of Aboriginal Youth, on the Northside of Canberra (Greater Belconnen, Gungahlin and North Canberra), to learn about their culture, through song, dance, sport, mentoring, life-skills education and referral pathways; ultimately improving their social and emotional wellbeing (developing their natural talents, assets and skills in decision-making, cooperation, reciprocity and giving to others, and setting high expectations for themselves and their peers); to lead healthier, more active lives, to thrive, and be well. Yerrabi Yurwang Health, 9 Lawry Place, Macquarie, where we provide comprehensive Primary Health Services tailored to your needs. Yerrabi’s NaraGanaWali Program provides in-home, or wherever, cultural and clinical interventions, counselling, life-skills education and referral pathways for Aboriginal Women and Children at risk of, or experiencing Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV). Yawarj Mara Strong Pathways – Improving Services Team will work collaboratively with stakeholders, through our Framework for Action, to enhance/improve wholistic responses to Aboriginal Families with multiple and complex needs, to reduce the high numbers of Aboriginal Children in OoHC. 13YARN 24/7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders | 0400 123 258 13YARN - 13 92 76 |