Last Updated: 23 June 2020
Emergency, I need help now
Questions, challenges and opportunities at school
PEOPLE YOU CAN TURN TO:
- A person you feel comfortable talking to
- Guidance officers
- Counsellors
- Chaplains
- Teachers
- Level coordinator
- Youth support
Reachout: For ages 13-19
Online and anonymous support service delivery.
Visit https://au.reachout.com/
Headspace: For ages 12-25
Provides tailored mental health support, through physical spaces, online and mental health hotline.
Find a centre:
Visit headspace.org.au/headspace-centres
Get support online
Visit https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
Access Headspace mental health hotline
Visit https://headspace.org.au/our-services/national-telehealth-service/
Youth Engagement Hubs: For all ages
These hubs can help you if you’re disengaged from school and needing assistance to re-engage.
Visit https://advancingeducation.qld.gov.au/youth-engagement/supporting-re-engagement
Help for challenges at home
PEOPLE YOU CAN TURN TO:
- The person you feel more comfortable talking to
- A friend or friend’s parents
- Family members
- Your school teacher or school counsellor
- Your sports coach
- Another adult you trust
Youth Beyond Blue: For ages 13-19
Information, online and phone counselling for young people.
Call 1300 224 636
Visit youthbeyondblue.com
Reachout: For ages 13-19
Online and anonymous support service delivery.
Visit https://au.reachout.com/
Kids Helpline: For ages 5-25
Free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Call 24/7 1800 55 1800
Chat with us online Available 8am – 12am AEST
Visit kidshelpline.com.au
ASKIZZY: For all ages
Online and anonymous support service directory.
Visit https://askizzy.org.au/
Help for challenges outside school
PEOPLE YOU CAN TURN TO:
- The person you feel more comfortable talking to
- A friend or friend’s parents
- Family members
- Your school teacher or school counsellor
- Your sports coach
- Another adult you trust
Kids Helpline: For ages 5-25
Free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Call 24/7 1800 55 1800
Chat with us online Available 8am – 12am AEST
Visit kidshelpline.com.au
Youth Beyond Blue: For ages 13-19
Information, online and phone counselling for young people.
Call 1300 224 636
Visit youthbeyondblue.com
ASKIZZY: For all ages
Online and anonymous support service directory.
Visit https://askizzy.org.au/
Headspace: For ages 12-25
Provides tailored mental health support, through physical spaces, online and mental health hotline.
Find a centre:
Visit headspace.org.au/headspace-centres
Get support online
Visit https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
Access Headspace mental health hotline
Visit https://headspace.org.au/our-services/national-telehealth-service/
Reachout: For ages 13-19
Online and anonymous support service delivery.
Visit https://au.reachout.com/
Questions about apprenticeships and traineeships
PEOPLE YOU CAN TURN TO:
- Guidance officers
- Youth Support Coordinators
- Year Level Coordinators
- Teachers
- Your friends and family
Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT)
Visit https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/apprentices
Queensland Government
Visit https://www.qld.gov.au/education/apprenticeships
Year 11 & 12
Visit https://www.qld.gov.au/education/apprenticeships/school-based/overview
Apprentice Employment Network
Visit http://www.apprenticeemploymentnetwork.com.au
Options to return to school
PEOPLE YOU CAN TURN TO:
- Guidance officers
- Counsellors
- Youth Support Coordinators
- Year Level Coordinators
- Teachers
Youth Engagement Hubs: For all ages
These hubs can help you if you’re disengaged from school and needing assistance to re-engage.
Visit https://advancingeducation.qld.gov.au/youth-engagement/supporting-re-engagement
Completing Your High School Education
Visit https://education.qld.gov.au/careers/pathways/adult-learners/completing-high-school-education
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
For year 11 & 12
13 QGOV (13 74 68)
email office@qcaa.qld.edu.au
Visit https://www.qld.gov.au/education/career/qualifications/qce
I don’t know where to start
If you are simply overwhelmed and don’t know who to reach out to, start with one of these options.
Kids Helpline: For ages 5-25
Free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Call 24/7 1800 55 1800
Chat with us online Available 8am – 12am AEST
Visit kidshelpline.com.au
Youth Beyond Blue: For ages 13-19
Information, online and phone counselling for young people.
Call 1300 224 636
Visit youthbeyondblue.com
SAMARITANS
Anonymous crisis support, for issues such as relationship or family problems, school or study-related stress, loss and bereavement, financial worries, illness, addiction and suicide.
Call 135 427
Visit https://thesamaritans.org.au/
Tools and resources
For more help, we recommend checking out these helpful tools and resources.
Bite Back: For ages 12-25
Online activities to promote wellbeing and resilience.
Visit https://www.biteback.org.au/
The Brave Program
Interactive, online programs for the prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety.
Visit https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/
Livewire
A space for teens living with serious or chronic illness, or a disability to make friends, share stories, laugh, have a vent, and just be yourself.
Visit https://www.livewire.org.au/
Smiling Mind
A website and app teaching Mindfulness Meditation to young people and adults.
Visit https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
ReachOut
Practical tools and support to help youth get through everything from everyday issues to tough times. Includes toolbox of apps.
Visit https://au.reachout.com/