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beyondblue
beyondblue works to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide. It provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Suicide Call Back Service
A 24-hour, nationwide service that provides free online and telephone counselling for anyone affected by suicide. Phone 1300 659 467.
headspace: National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Online mental health support, in-person headspace centres and resources for young people aged 12–25 years.
Young Carers Australia
Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia's 2.6 million carers. Young carers are children or young people up to 25 years of age, who help care in families where someone has an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or who has an alcohol or other drug problem.
Who cares? We do: Info and advice for young carers (PDF)
A booklet with information on looking after yourself and who can help you. From the Young Carers Respite and Information Services Program.
VIC Carer card
The program has a wide range of discounts and benefits on offer from businesses, the local government and community organisations. Cardholders are also entitled to free travel on public transport on a Sunday plus two return off-peak travel vouchers each year.
The Bouverie Centre - Victoria
Specialist family counselling for people affected by acquired brain injury (ABI), including people with an injury, spouses, children, parents and carers.
Synapse Brain Injury Association of Queensland
Synapse strives to reconnect those affected by a brain disorder.
Surviving the Maze (Carers Australia)
A series of approximately 60 information sheets written specifically for people who are caring for an older family member or friend. Everything from starting caring, to dealing with the hospital system, to being a carer in residential care.
Supporting families, supporting young carers (PDF)
A booklet for parents, offering tips and strategies from other parents and young carers to help you understand and support your own children.