Headspace have a range of articles and transcripts of previous group chats to help family and carers understand the challenges a young person may be facing, and how to support. Topics include anxiety, depression, eating disorders and more.
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Headspace centres
Headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support. Headspace centres are located throughout Australia staffed with people who are trained and ready to help.
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KidsHelpline
Kids Helpline is a free 24/7, confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years.
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Headstart
Headstart helps you find mental health support for you or someone you care for, including free and low-cost services available in-person and online. By answering a few questions Headstart can help you find local, phone and digital mental health services based on your eligibility.
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Samaritans – NDIS and disability support
If you have a NDIS plan and live in Newcastle, Maitland, Central Coast and the Hunter Valley, Samaritans help you with independent skills development including support with cleaning.
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The National Collaboration on Employment and Disability (NCED)
The National Disability Services (NDS) has a Ticket to Work program to prepare students for the workplace. You can get involved with one of the Ticket to Work networks running in your area.
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Autism Connect
Autism Connect is a free, national autism helpline, providing information to support autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers and the broader community.
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Health Services fact sheet for adults: Easy Read
This fact sheet tells you about the different health services for adults.
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Chronic health plans: Easy Read fact sheet
This fact sheet tells you about health care plans for chronic health problems.
