Navigating the intricate dynamics of relationships, parenting, and separation can be challenging as you support your child’s wellbeing, but you don’t have to face these difficulties alone.

The resources below provide guidance and support for individuals, parents, and families.
For phone-based mental health services, including 24-hour helplines, click here.

Professional and compassionate teams provide counselling, education, practical strategies and emotional support to individuals, couples and families. A caring, confidential service tailored to your unique situation.

Family counselling can help family members of all ages understand and relate to each other better, restore trust, and improve communication. Nurture respectful relationships with help from experienced counsellors.

A free telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 18 who live in NSW. Parent Line counsellors provide confidential and non-judgemental advice, seven days a week.

Together with your coach, develop a unique action plan designed around your teen’s and family’s strengths to provide direction and focus. Log in to access one-on-one support, free of charge.

Kids Helpline is open 24/7 to answer calls, email or WebChat. While Kids Helpline counsellors can’t provide health or medical advice, they can provide emotional support anytime and for any reason.

A national support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing overwhelm or difficulty coping. Yarn with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter in a culturally safe space.

A SafeHaven is a friendly, compassionate place where you won’t be judged. A safe alternative to a hospital emergency department, the service provides timely and effective care for those experiencing emotional and suicidal distress.

This full toolkit of tips and ideas really works! University-developed by child psychologists, this Australian program gives a range of proven tools and strategies to help when your child is anxious or upset. Access a free online course.

The Smiling Mind free app for families can help with positive routines for sleep, mealtimes, after school and weekends. Learn how to foster connection and reset kids’ minds and bodies after a busy day of learning.

Offers free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together. This trusted, non-commercial site is run by the Australian Government and reviewed by experts.

Macquarie University’s Cool Kids Anxiety Program has helped children aged 7 to 17 (and their parents) to better manage anxiety for more than 30 years. The structured program runs over a minimum of 10 weeks.

The hub’s topics will help you work with your child and their school to build a happy and safe learning community. Select primary or secondary, or search on the parents’ page, to find the right resources for you.