Resources and Links
Coronavirus Additional Information
Article - Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
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Wellbeing Support Services
Headspace is an Australian youth organisation for mental health
Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7, confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
beyondblue promotes good mental health, tackles stigma and discrimination, and provides support and information on anxiety, depression and suicide to everyone in Australia.
Youth Off The Streets empowers young people to participate in and transform their future through the development of their skills, confidence and relationships with each other, their families and their communities.
Merrylands Community Health Centre provides a range of services in the Holroyd and Parramatta areas to children, young people and their families.
Parent Line is a telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents of children aged 0 to 18 years who live in NSW
CanTeen is here for you if you're 12-25 and cancer has turned your world upside down.
Transcultural Mental Health Centre works with health professionals and communities across New South Wales to support positive mental health for culturally and linguistically diverse people.
Suicide Call Back Service - A nationwide service that provides 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide, experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide
SANE Australia - SANE Australia supports people living with complex mental health issues and the people that care about them
NSW DoE Connect and Care - On this page, you'll learn how to care for yourself and look out for others.
Community Youth Services and Groups
Cumberland Council is committed to helping young people to access opportunities and overcome challenges. It directly offers dozens of services, events and programs for young people.
Holroyd Youth Services Inc. is a youth-driven community resource that provides flexible community-based youth services and engages young people, families and the wider community.
Wentworthville Youth Centre provides a friendly and stimulating environment for young people. It offers a wide variety of programs plus indoor and outdoor activities for young people aged between 11 and 18.
Blacktown PCYC has a fantastic mix of activities for everyone and is well known for its boxing and youth engagement.
Parramatta PCYC has a mix of activities for youth including a new Gym, boxing room, multi-purpose rooms and YOUTH HUB
Cybersafety Resources
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner leads online safety education for the Australian Government and protects Australian children when they experience cyberbullying
ThinkUKnow is an Internet safety program delivering interactive training to parents, carers and teachers through primary and secondary schools across Australia
Multi Cultural Services
Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) is a community based organisation promoting a n inclusive society where individuals are valued, contributing and self-sufficient members of Australian Society. CMRC coordinates the development and provision of a range of services for newly arrived migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants
The Aboriginal Health Unit works across Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) to improve access for Aboriginal People to health services.
STARTTS is a specialist, non-profit organisation that provides culturally appropriate and cutting edge psychological treatment and support to help people heal the scars of torture and refugee trauma and rebuild their lives in Australia.
Football United creates chances for youth through the magic of football. We build the capacity of young people in diverse communities in Australia and Myanmar.
Emergency Services
Merrylands Police Station: 15-17 Memorial Ave MERRYLANDS 2160. Phone: 02 9897 4899.
Westmead Hospital is the principal referral hospital for western Sydney. Address: Corner Hawkesbury Road and Darcy Road Westmead NSW 2145. Phone: (02) 8890 5555
Resources for Adolescents During Remote Learning.pdf