Support for Parents & Students

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue offers short term counselling and referrals by phone and webchat.

Phone: 1300 22 4636

Website: www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support

1800Respect

This service provides 24/7 sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling by qualified, experienced counsellors. This service is for anyone who has experienced, or at risk of physical or sexual violence, as well as those concerned about someone else.

Phone: 1800 737 732

Website: www.1800respect.org.au

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline offers support specifically for children through a range of platforms.

Phone: 1800 55 1800

Email: counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au

Website: kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

Headspace

Headspace offers support for teenagers and young people.

Website: https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/

Reach Out

Self-care strategies for young people.

Website: https://au.reachout.com/articles/10-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-during-coronavirus

LifeLine

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Phone: 13 11 14

Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/

MensLine

MensLine Australia is a 24/7 telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is staffed by professional counsellors, experienced in men’s issues.

Phone: 1300 789 978

HealthDirect

HealthDirect is a government funded service that provides approved health information and advice 24/7. For questions specifically about COVID-19, contact the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.

Phone: 1800 022 222

Website: www.healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker

Services Australia

Services Australia are providing financial support for coronavirus affected jobseekers:

Website: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/news/more-financial-support-coronavirus-affected-job-seekers

To request interpreter services, call 131 202.

Google Classrooms:

• https://support.google.com/families/answer/7685480?hl=en&ref_topic=7336641

• https://support.google.com/families/?hl=en

Advice to Parents and Carers

education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-from-home/advice-to-parents-and-carers