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Kids Helpline - Freecall 1800 55 1800
Online web counseling and a telephone helpline for young people aged 5-25 years.

Law Stuff
A website with info about laws and legal rights for people under 18 years in Australia, such as moving out of home, buying a car, renting a house, having sex, and using alcohol and other drugs.

Make a Noise
Information for young people on lots of issues

Youth Beyond Blue (ybblue)
Information and personal stories about depression and anxiety.

Department of Community Services (DoCS)

Bullying, No Way
A site about bullying in schools, with ideas on what to do if you or someone you know is being bullied.

Reach Out
An Australian website for young people on lots of issues.

Bursting the Bubble
This site aims to help and support youth who have problems at home.

Headroom
An Australian website about mental health issues for young people.

Somazone
Answers questions, provides info and stories by young people, developed by the Australian Drug Foundation.

The Butterfly Foundation
Support, information and referral advice on eating disorders.

Oxygen
A site that's dedicated to informing young people about tobacco and its use in Australia.

When Love Hurts
A guide on love, respect and abuse in relationships.

Likeitis
This site gives young people access to information about sex education and teenage life. Topics include: teenage pregnancy, help and advice, periods, STIs, sex, peer pressure, sexuality, contraception and puberty.

Not So Straight
A site for young people to safely and anonymously seek info and advice about sex and sexuality.

Vibe Health
A site especially for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders that has info on a range of health topics, celebrity profiles, and a list of health services.

The Source
This website has information on getting a job, career information, youth health issues and a Have Your Say section so that the Commonwealth Government can know what issues are important to you.


CREATE Foundation
CREATE connects and empowers children and young people in care and improves the care system through activities, programs, training and policy advice.

Centrelink
Centrelink is an Australian Government Statutory Agency, assisting people to become self-sufficient and supporting those in need.

North Coast Area Health Service
NCAHS combines the following hospitals/health facilities: Ballina, Bellingen, Bonalbo, Byron Bay, Campbell, Casino, Coffs Harbour, Dorrigo, Grafton, Kyogle, Lismore, Nimbin, Maclean, Macleay, Macksville, Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah, Port Macquarie (under service agreement), Tweed Heads, Urbenville, Riverlands and Wauchope.

SHAIDS (Sexual Health Service)
L
ismore 02 6620 2980 | Tweed Heads - 07 5506 6850
This website outlines Sexual Health Services offered by the NCAHS, who can access them and how to make contact. You can also find out more about HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections ( STI's) and importantly, how to protect against them.

Alcohol and Drug Info Service - Freecall 1800 422 599
Toll-free, 24 hours. Your call will be completely private. If you need an interpreter call 13 14 50.

QUITLINE NSW - 13QUIT (13 78 48)
The Quitline is a confidential telephone based service designed to help smokers quit smoking.

Outsmart Cigarettes
Ways to help you outsmart cigarettes and break your addiction.

Pregnancy Support Counselling & Support Line - Freecall 1800 422 213
The National Pregnancy Support Helpline provides counselling and support to women, their partners or their families, who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or who are uncertain about continuing with a pregnancy.

TAFE NSW (North Coast Institute) - 13 16 01
The North Coast Institute is a leading education and training institution located on the north coast of New South Wales.

Job Juice
Job Juice helps young Australians who are looking for work and thinking about their future.

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