Helpful links
Support for children, families and learning
These Australian organisations and government services offer information and support for children's development, learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, and for parents and carers. All links were checked and were working at the time this page was prepared.
Parenting
Parenting and family support
- Raising Children NetworkAustralian Government funded parenting website with evidence-based information from pregnancy to the teen years.
- Triple P Positive Parenting Program (Queensland Government)Free positive parenting support for Queensland parents and carers of children up to 18 years, including online courses and sessions.
- Parentline Queensland and NT (yourtown)Confidential phone, webchat and email counselling for parents and carers in Queensland and the Northern Territory on 1300 30 1300.
Children's mental health
Children's mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Emerging MindsNational organisation with free resources for families and practitioners on infant, child and adolescent mental health.
- Be You (Beyond Blue)National mental health in education initiative providing free tools and learning for early learning services and schools.
- Beyond Blue: Mental health in the homeNational mental health organisation with information and 24/7 support for families, parents and young people.
- Kids HelplineFree 24/7 counselling for children and young people aged 5 to 25, plus a section for parents and carers, on 1800 55 1800.
Autism
Autism and ADHD in children
- Amaze (Autism Connect)Autism information and resources, and the free national Autism Connect helpline by phone, email and webchat.
- Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)National autism service provider with education, assessment, therapy and family resources.
- ADHD Foundation AustraliaNational charity offering ADHD information, support groups and a helpline on 1300 393 919.
Learning difficulties
Learning difficulties and dyslexia
- AUSPELDFederation of state SPELD associations with resources and screening tools for families and educators supporting learning difficulties.
- Australian Dyslexia AssociationNon-profit association with information and screening on dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia for parents and educators.
- healthdirect: Learning disabilitiesAustralian Government health information on learning disabilities, including diagnosis, support and where to get help.
Queensland children's health services
Queensland children's health services
- Children's Health QueenslandStatewide public health service for children and young people, including community health and child and youth mental health services.
- Gold Coast Health Child Development ServiceGold Coast community service that assesses and supports children with developmental or behavioural concerns.
- headspaceNational youth mental health foundation with centres and online support for young people aged 12 to 25 and their families.
Crisis
Crisis and 24/7 support
- Lifeline24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for all Australians on 13 11 14.
- Kids HelplineFree 24/7 phone and online counselling for children and young people aged 5 to 25 on 1800 55 1800.
- 1800RESPECTNational 24/7 domestic, family and sexual violence counselling and support on 1800 737 732.
- Beyond Blue24/7 mental health support and information for individuals and families on 1300 22 4636.
These are independent organisations, not part of The Brain and Mind Clinic. We share them for general information, not as a referral or endorsement, and we cannot control or take responsibility for their content. If your question is about your own care, please contact us. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
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