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YouthCARE - Greenmount Primary School

Primary school education in Greenmount WA 6056

YouthCARE - Grovelands Primary School

Independent Public Primary School located in Camillo, Western Australia.

Camillo WA 6111

W grovelandsps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Halls Creek District High School

Halls Creek District High School is a district high school in the remote WA community of Halls Creek. The district high school caters for years Kindy to Year 12 with approximately 380 students enrolled.

Halls Creek WA 6770

W hallscreek.wa.gov.au/

YouthCARE - Hammond Park Secondary College

Hammond Park SC is a rapidly growing secondary college with children from a vast range of socio-economic backgrounds. There is a need for specific families for various support for their students.

YouthCARE - Harrisdale Primary School

At Harrisdale Primary School we are committed to helping our students achieve personal success, through both academic or non-academic pursuits.

Harrisdale WA 6112

W harrisdaleps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Harrisdale Senior High School

Chaplaincy service.

Harrisdale WA 6112

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Hedland State High School

School Chaplain providing social and emotional support and wellbeing to students and staff. Providing community engagement, particpation support and resources.

South Hedland WA 6722

T 0893765000

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Hillman Primary School

Primary school teaching

YouthCARE - Hilton Primary School

YouthCARE is one of Western Australia's largest not-for-profit organisations. With the combined commitment of staff, volunteers, schools and our partner organisations we provide the best possible pastoral care and values education programs to improve the lives of young people, their families and school communities across WA.

YouthCARE - Holland Street School

Education Support School catering from years Kindy - Year 13 in the Midwest

YouthCARE - Honeywood Primary School

Honeywood is an Independent Public School and will work closely with a supportive, enthusiastic community eager to assist in setting up a school of excellence where children can be the very best they can.

We have worked hard to assemble a strong diverse team of teachers and support staff to give our school the strength and unique flavour that will distinguish it as a school of choice in the area. Our aim is to assist all students to achieve their potential and to flourish. In fact our school motto is... Through learning we flourish.

Wandi WA 6167

W honeywoodps.wa.edu.au

YouthCARE - Kalbarri District High School

School chaplaincy service

Kalbarri WA 6536

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Kalgoorlie Primary School

YouthCARE chaplains care for the social, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of students, families, and staff at their school. They listen, understand and refer to extra help, if it’s appropriate.

We offer confidential, non-judgmental pastoral care and programs based on respect, compassion and service. YouthCARE chaplains are trained in pastoral care, with ongoing training opportunities provided to specialise in critical incidences, community members living in isolation and mental health initiatives.

Kalgoorlie WA 6430

W youthcare.org.au

YouthCARE - Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School

KBCHS Kalgoorlie Boulder Community High School
Located in Kalgoorlie WA services Years 7-10 around 980 students.
38% Indigenous population and many from a low socio-economic background. The only public school for years 7-10

YouthCARE - Karratha Senior High School

High School

Karratha WA 6714

T (08) 91826900

W karrathashs.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Karridale Primary School

Supports students and families in need.

Karridale WA 6288

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Kelmscott Primary School

Provide pastoral care and support to students and families within our school community.

Kelmscott WA 6111

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Kelmscott Senior High School

Kelmscott Senior High School is a public, co-educational high school in WA. The chaplain and pastoral care staff endeavor to support and offer assistance to students and their families.

Kelmscott WA 6111

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Kewdale Primary School

A public school in city of Belmont, Perth.

Various locations around Australia

T 08 9473 9500

E kewdale.ps@education.wa.edu.au

W kewdaleps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Kiara College

Support and Service in Mental, Physical,Emotional and Spiritual well being.
For Students and Families in the community

Kiara WA 6054

W console.youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Kingsley Primary School

Kingsley Primary School is situated in the suburb of Armadale in Perth, Western Australia.

Armadale WA 6112

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Kinross Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Kinross WA 6028

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Koorana Education Support Centre

Chaplaincy Services

Warnbro WA 6169

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Koorana Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Warnbro WA 6169

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Lake Grace District High School

YouthCARE is WA's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

For 50 years, YouthCARE has been a part of creating positive school communities. Students are empowered and encouraged to be the best they can be, and live healthy and happy lives.

We aim to provide hope for young peoples’ futures by helping them achieve their best at school, create positive relationships and contribute to their community.

Lake Grace WA 6353

T 08 9376 5000

W youthcare.org.au

YouthCARE - Leda Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs

Leda WA 6170

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCare - Leeming Primary School

YouthCare is a non profit organisation, providing pastoral care in government schools.

Various locations around Australia

T (08) 9376 5000

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Leeming Senior High School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Leeming WA 6149

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Lockridge Primary School

Western Australian Primary School with approximately 250 students from Kindergarten-Year 6

Lockridge WA 6054

W lockridgeps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Lockridge Senior High School

YouthCare

Kiara WA 6054

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Maddington Primary School

Primary school caters for kindy to year 6

YouthCARE - Madeley Primary School

Madeley Primary is a vibrant learning community where students work in a mutually rewarding partnership with staff, caregivers and the wider community.

Madeley WA 6065

W madeleyprimary.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Mandurah Primary School

Mandurah Primary School is an Independent Public School located less than a kilometre away from the picturesque Mandurah estuary. Founded in 1872, our school caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 and provides them with a caring and nurturing learning environment. We value and implement practices that promote personal growth and well-being. We recognise that everyone has the right to feel valued and be safe, understand their rights and obligations, and behave responsibly. Our positive and challenging teaching programs encourage all children to develop the necessary skills to become active citizens. We are proud of our diverse context and pride ourselves on developing and maintaining positives relationships with our school community. Our school is building a strong educational resource library to support children and their diverse backgrounds. Our size allows for a more personal approach with all families from our school community.

YouthCARE - Marangaroo Primary School

Primary School

Marangaroo WA 6064

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Melville Senior High School

Support the emotional and social well-being of children at school and their families. This often involves getting to know children and their families on a very personal level, particularly those children and families most vulnerable in our community. Often the needs are quite practical but if they are met can really improve their general sense of well-being.

Melville WA 6156

T 0893765000

W youthcare.org.au

YouthCARE - Merredin College

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Merredin WA 6415

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Merriwa Education Support Centre

Our School Chaplain, based on site, supports the emotional and social well-being of children at school, their families and the school staff.
This regularly involves getting to know children and their families on a very personal level, particularly those children and families most vulnerable in our community, and helping them know what they need in order to attend school and develop the educational pathways.
Often these needs are quite practical BUT if they are met can really improve their general sense of well-being.
Our Chaplain coordinates this by providing social and emotional support and wellbeing; running classroom support programs, encourage individual support within finding self-identity, strong friendships, grief and loss relief, referrals internally and externally, as well as community engagement.

Merriwa WA 6030

T 0862062330

W merriwaesc.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Middle Swan Primary School

YouthCare provide Chaplains in the local government schools of West Australia. Chaplains provide pastoral care to students, staff and families within the school community. One of our roles is to assist students and families with referrals to important agency services outside of school. This can also be sourcing help for our disadvantaged families and may look like the supply of food parcels, school supplies and clothing.

Various locations around Australia

T 08 9265 1800

E Middleswan.ps@education.wa.edu.au

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Midvale Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Midvale WA 6056

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Moora Primary School

Moora Primary School is a small country primary school. We have a mixture of Aboriginal students and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. I am the school Chaplain and I am trying to support the students in any way I can. I provide social and emotional support to the students. Many of the families are unable to access or provide opportunities for their children to engage in extra-curricular activities so I run a cooking class for the students and run a lunchtime club to provide students to participate in activities that are not academic.

YouthCARE - Morley Office

YouthCARE has 450 chaplains in over 520 state schools in Western Australia delivering pastoral care and wellbeing programs. They also support specialized support for critical incidents including natural disasters.

YouthCARE - Mosman Park Primary School

We are an Independent Public School in the suburb of Mosman Park. Located between the river and the ocean, the school has been an integral part of the local community since 1906.

Mosman Park WA 6012

W mosmanparkps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Mount Magnet District High School

We deliver education to primary and secondary students in a remote school in outback Western Australia. The majority of our students live in poverty and many have issues with domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction.

Mount Magnet WA 6638

W youthcare.org.au

YouthCARE - Mount Tarcoola Primary School

School chaplaincy service.

Mount Tarcoola WA 6530

W mttarcoola.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Mullewa District High School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Mullewa WA 6630

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Mundaring Primary School

Primary school

Mundaring WA 6073

W mundaringps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Nedlands Primary School

Nedlands Primary School was established in 1913, and has a rich history of providing education for students within the Nedlands community.

Nedlands WA 6009

W nedlandsps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Newton Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Spearwood WA 6163

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Norseman District High School

Provide pastoral care and support to students, staff and families who are often at risk or in need

YouthCARE - North Balga Primary School

North Balga Primary is shaping the future of our children. We have committed, proactive teachers and dedicated support staff working to help each child to achieve excellence. Our staff have high expectations of themselves and the children they teach.

Various locations around Australia

W northbalgaps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - North Beach Primary School

Public Primary School Chaplaincy services.

North Beach WA 6020

T 0893765000

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - North Fremantle Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

North Fremantle WA 6159

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - North Kalgoorlie Primary School

Our school has served the community for 112 years with a proud tradition of excellence in student achievements. We take pride in the great students who make the school, along with our staff, parents and carers in this school community. Youthcare.

Kalgoorlie WA 6430

W northkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - North Lake Senior Campus

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Kardinya WA 6163

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Northampton District High School

Chaplain services
School Services
food, clothes and other essential needs
health and wellbeing
provision to support children in a variety of activities and education

Northampton WA 6535

T 0893765000

W youthcare.org.au

YouthCARE - Nyabing Primary School

School chaplaincy service.

YouthCARE - Oakwood Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Meadow Springs WA 6210

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Ocean Reef Primary

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Ocean Reef WA 6027

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Orange Grove Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Orange Grove WA 6109

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Orelia Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Orelia WA 6167

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Parkerville Primary School

Parkerville Primary School. We are an Independent Public School situated in the eastern hills of Perth and are a part of the Hills Education Community.

Parkerville WA 6081

W parkervilleps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Parkwood Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Parkwood WA 6147

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Peel Language Development School - Rockingham Lakes Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Port Kennedy WA 6172

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Pegs Creek Primary School

Our School Chaplain, based on site, supports the emotional and social well-being of children at school, their families and the school staff.
This regularly involves getting to know children and their families on a very personal level, particularly those children and families most vulnerable in our community, and helping them know what they need in order to attend school and develop the educational pathways.
Often these needs are quite practical BUT if they are met can really improve their general sense of well-being.
Our Chaplain coordinates this by providing social and emotional support and wellbeing; running classroom support programs, encourage individual support within finding self-identity, strong friendships, grief and loss relief, referrals internally and externally, as well as community engagement.

Pegs Creek WA 6714

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Perenjori Primary School

Provides chaplains to schools

YouthCARE - Pia Wadjarri Remote Community School

Education

YouthCARE - Port Kennedy Primary School

Port Kennedy Primary School is a Level 5 primary school situated in the City of Rockingham and currently caters for over 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Port Kennedy WA 6172

T (08) 9376 5000

W portkennedyps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Poseidon Primary School

Described as 'a city school with a country feel', Poseidon Primary is an innovative school with a harmonious, caring environment built on strong relationships. Our size means we offer a diverse range of programs but can also really get to know our students and our families.

Our vision 'Creating Opportunities Together' and our purpose statement 'To provide a learning environment that facilitates the academic, social and personal growth of all children in the school' reflect the holistic view the school community embraces towards education.

We have an agreed set of values, a school vision and a school-wide teaching methodology. The combination of these three components provide the school community with both the direction and structure necessary to provide our students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be successful in our twenty first century society.

Heathridge WA 6027

W poseidon.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Queens Park Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Queens Park WA 6107

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Quinn's Beach Primary School

School chaplaincy service. The school is located in a low socio economic area and supports a large amount of families with a variety of needs.

Quinns Rocks WA 6030

T 0895617400

W quinnsbeachps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Rangeway Primary School

Rangeway Primary School helps children through the chaplaincy program run by YouthCARE Perth. It offers help and support to all children in all areas - addressing their needs whether they may be spiritual, physical, emotional in a practical way. Rangeway Primary school has approximately 84% Indigenous children registered and is located in a low socio economic area.

PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: SCHOOL/CHILDREN

Geraldton WA 6530

W rangewayps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Ridge View Secondary College

School chaplaincy service.

Various locations around Australia

T 08 9376 5000

W youthcare.org.au

YouthCARE - Riva Primary School

Education k - 6. Specialising in an inclusive model of education where students of all abilities are engaged in mainstream classes to bring out their full potential in education, social and emotional learning.

YouthCARE - Riverside Primary School

We aim to provide hope for young peoples' futures by helping them achieve their best at school, create positive relationships and contribute to their community.

Greenfields WA 6210

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Riverton Primary

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Riverton WA 6148

T (08) 9237 2750

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Rockingham WA 6168

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Rockingham Beach Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs

Leda WA 6170

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Rockingham Coastal Metro

Provide chaplaincy service in WA State schools

Lakelands WA 6180

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Rockingham Lakes Primary School

Rockingham Lakes Primary School focus on academic achievement, we value our pastoral care processes, on promoting wellbeing initiatives that educate, support members of our school community and prevent undesirable behaviours to maintain our safe and supportive school environment. There is a strong commitment to collaboration across the school, maintaining an environment where students, parents and staff feel connected, supported and able to live up to our motto of ‘Be Proud’.

Port Kennedy WA 6172

W rockinghamlakesps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Scarborough Primary School

YouthCARE provides chaplaincy within schools to provide pastoral support to students, staff and the community.

Scarborough WA 6019

T (08) 9376 5000

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Singleton Primary School

We are a school where children are at the forefront of everything we do. We value the whole child and believe children have a voice that should be heard. We believe in the importance of addressing both the academic needs and social emotional well-being of our students.

We believe strong home and school partnerships lead to improved student learning. We actively seek ways to enhance student learning and wellbeing by partnering with families and groups within the community. Parents and carers are recognised as integral partners in the children’s education.

We are staffed by a community of professionals. We value and respect the diversity of skills and knowledge we each bring to the school. We challenge and support each other to be effective educators and impact positively on the lives of all students within our school.

Singleton WA 6175

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Sir David Brand School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Coolbinia WA 6050

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - South Ballajura Primary School

YouthCARE is at this school - Provider of chaplains to public schools in Western Australia. Providing pastoral care to school community.

Ballajura WA 6066

W southballajuraps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - South Coogee Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Beeliar WA 6164

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - South Hedland Primary School

School Chaplain based on site for social and emotional support and wellbeing; running classroom support programs, alongside staff to encourage individual support within finding self-identity, strong friendships, grief and loss relief, referrals internally and externally, as well as community engagement.

South Hedland WA 6722

T 0893765000

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - South Lake Primary School

At South Lake Primary School, whole of school approaches are considered essential to improved outcomes in student learning and successful whole of school curriculum planning and a collaborative culture with the active involvement of all staff in school planning and decision making is promoted.

South Lake WA 6164

W southlakeps.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Thornlie Primary School

Government primary school in the suburb of Thornlie including an Intensive English Centre.

YouthCARE - Thornlie Senior High School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Thornlie WA 6108

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Tuart Rise Primary School

We are a school where children are at the forefront of everything we do. We value the whole child and believe children have a voice that should be heard. We believe in the importance of addressing both the academic needs and social emotional well-being of our students.

We believe strong home and school partnerships lead to improved student learning. We actively seek ways to enhance student learning and wellbeing by partnering with families and groups within the community. Parents and carers are recognised as integral partners in the children’s education.

We are staffed by a community of professionals. We value and respect the diversity of skills and knowledge we each bring to the school. We challenge and support each other to be effective educators and impact positively on the lives of all students within our school.

YouthCARE - Waddington Primary School

School chaplaincy service.

Koondoola WA 6064

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Waggrakine Primary School

Waggrakine Primary School works with over 400 students and their families, with many coming from disadvantaged backgrounds and with many social needs. YouthCARE provide the chaplaincy care for the school, which is involved in supporting the students, parents and staff wellbeing.

YouthCARE - Waikiki Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Waikiki WA 6169

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Wandina Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Wandina WA 6530

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Warnbro Community High School

At Warnbro Community High School, students from Year 7 to Year 12 are provided with excellent educational opportunities and are supported by dedicated teachers and support staff. We offer a comprehensive academic and vocational curriculum and specialist programs in Creative Arts and Adventure Recreation.
Located in the growing suburb of Warnbro, the school has access to many of the educational facilities the City of Rockingham provides such as Challenger TAFE.

Warnbro WA 6169

W warnbro.wa.edu.au/

YouthCARE - Warnbro Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Warnbro WA 6169

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Warwick Senior High School

Chaplaincy service in Western Australia's northern suburbs.

Warwick WA 6024

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Weld Square Primary School

Operates Chaplaincy in Schools in WA

Morley WA 6062

T 08 93765000

W youthcare.org.au/

YouthCARE - Wellard Primary School

We are a public Primary school in Wellard WA

YouthCARE - West Byford Primary School

West Byford Primary School provides education for students K-6 and is a lighthouse of support for its students, parents and surrounding community. West Byford Primary School strives to reach out and connect to it's community. It is West Byford Primary Schools ability to build effective community relationships, that is highlighting social welfare needs for students, parents and the wider community.

YouthCARE - Westminster Primary School

YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.

Westminster WA 6061

W youthcare.org.au/

Frequently asked questions

Dedicated support services

In addition to the search function above that allows you to identify relevant organisations near you, listed below are a range of organisations, services and government resources that may be able to help you.

Some of these organisations may not be registered with GIVIT. We’ve compiled the list below to ensure you get relevant and tailored support for your situation, regardless of whether that includes donated items and services through GIVIT.

You can use the search function above to check if an organisation listed below is registered with GIVIT.

If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for emergency assistance.

 

Disaster and emergency recovery

If a natural disaster or emergency event has impacted you, please visit your state or territory government’s disaster support page to see what assistance is available, including disaster payments, grants and financial aid.

Queensland Government

Victoria Government

New South Wales Government

Western Australia Government

South Australia Government

Northern Territory Government

Tasmania Government

Australian Capital Territory Government

You can also access information via national resources - National Emergency Management Authority and Services Australia.

 

Domestic and family violence

If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for emergency assistance.

If you have experienced or are at risk of family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault, contact the National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). 1800 RESPECT is also contactable via text, online chat or video call and is available 24 hours.

 

Financial hardship

The National Debt Helpine provides free, independent and confidential financial counselling via phone or live chat, Monday to Friday. You can call them on 1800 007 007.

Mob Strong Debt Helpline is a free advice service about money matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They can be contacted on 1800 808 488, Monday to Friday.

 

Homelessness

If you’re experiencing or at risk of homelessness, you can find homeless shelters near you by searching on the Ask Izzy website.

Your state or territory government can also help. Listed below are the options by state or territory.

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

 

Mental health, depression or anxiety

If you or someone else’s life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000.

You can access 24/7 crisis support by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14. You can also contact Lifeline via text or online chat.

You can talk to a counsellor 24/7 through Beyond Blue. You can also access brief counselling with Beyond Blue via online chat.

If you’re a young person aged 12-25, you can talk to a trained clinician, you can contact Headspace 7 days a week between 9am and 1pm by calling 1800 650 890 or via online chat.

 

First Nations Australians

If you’re a First Nations Australian and you are going through a tough time, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76) to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter.

 

Children or young people experiencing hardship

Children and young people aged 5 – 25 can access support through Kids Helpline by calling 1800 55 1800 or through online chat 24/7.

 

People living with disability

The Disability Gateway is an Australian Government service to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers find the support they need. They can be contacted on 1800 643 787, Monday to Friday.

 

Refugees and asylum seekers

If you’re a refugee or asylum seeker and you need help, you can contact the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre on 03 9326 6066 Monday to Friday for support.

 

People struggling with addiction

The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline is a 24/7 service that provides free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs. You can call them on 1800 250 015.

Alternatively, Alcohol & Drug Counselling Online offers 24/7 online chat counselling.

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