Wellbeing Links

Amaze
Amaze have developed a number of resources to support returning to school after COVID-19 for students with ASD.
https://www.amaze.org.au/

Aspergers Victoria
Provides a range of member services across the lifespan from kids to adults, parents and carers, professionals and employers to support discovery of strengths and empower: by Aspies, for Aspies, with Aspies.
https://aspergersvic.org.au/

Yellow Lady Bugs
Has an excellent downloadable resource called Spotlight on Girls with Autism [an under recognised population].
https://yellowladybugs.com.au/

1800 Respect
Confidential information, counselling and support service for support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
https://www.1800respect.org.au/

Boroondara Families
Support for families and children [up to 8 years old], inclusive of parenting sessions.
https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/community-support/boroondara-families/family-life-stages/kindergarten-and-school-3-8-years

Bouverie Centre
Family counselling – a focus on step-families and also support for children who have carers with a mental illness.
https://www.bouverie.org.au/

Foundation House
Support for people with a refugee background impacted by trauma or torture.
https://foundationhouse.org.au/for-clients/client-services/

InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
A state-wide service, which provides services, programs and responses to issues of family violence in CALD communities.
Phone: 1800 755 988
https://intouch.org.au/

Migrant Information Centre
Local [Box Hill] support for families and young people who are from migrant and/or refugee backgrounds.
http://miceastmelb.com.au/

Relationships Australia
Family counselling [located in Kew].
https://www.relationships.org.au/locations/vic/kew

Safe Steps
Victoria’s 24/7 family violence support service for women and children.
Phone: 1800 105 188
https://www.safesteps.org.au/

Butterfly
Support for people affected by eating disorders.
National Helpline: 1800 33 4673
https://butterfly.org.au

The Brave Program
An interactive, online program for the prevention and treatment of anxiety for children and teens.
https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/

Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
A free, 24/7 support service provided through Beyond Blue for support during the pandemic.
https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au

Eating Disorders Victoria
Available to provide secondary consult and referrals to specialist GPs & mental health practitioners.
https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/

Head to Health
Provides links to trusted Australian online and phone supports, resources and treatment options based on your needs.
https://headtohealth.gov.au/

Headspace
Provides mental health services, counselling support and service advice to young people aged 12 to 25 and their carers over the phone, eheadspace, chatrooms and webchat.
https://headspace.org.au/

Lifeline
A national charity for Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Phone: 13 11 14
https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Mind Australia
Community managed mental health services, providing practical and mental health support. Dedicated Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service – 5 free sessions with a psychologist.
Phone: 1300 286 463
https://www.mindaustralia.org.au/

Youth Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue’s dedicated site for youth. Information, resources and support for young people dealing with depression and/or anxiety
Phone: 1300 224 636
https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/

Boroondara Youth Services
Youth support and engagement for young people aged 10+ [1:1 support, material aid, referral, school holiday activities, drop in].
https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/community-support/young-people

Camcare
A community organisation of professionals and volunteers working together to help people in Boroondara when times are tough.
https://camcare.org.au/

Parent Line
Confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues.
Phone: 132 22 89
https://parentline.com.au

Raising Children
Free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help families grow and thrive. Funded by the Australian Government and reviewed by experts.
https://raisingchildren.net.au