Wellbeing Resources

24 Hour & Crisis Support

Service	Description	Phone
Emergency Services	Ambulance, police, fire	000
1800 RESPECT	Family violence information and support	1800 737 732
Beyond Blue	Information and support for mental health challenges	1300 224 636
Child Protection	Southern region intake (Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm) After hours intake	1300 655 795 131 278
Direct Line	Drug and alcohol information	1800 888 236
Gambler’s Help Line	Counselling and support for gamblers and their family	1800 858 858
Grief Line	Counselling and support for bereavement (24/7 as of Sept 2020)	1300 845 745
Kids Helpline	Counselling and support for young people aged 5 – 25	1800 551 800
Lifeline	Crisis counselling and support specialising in suicide prevention	13 11 14
Psychiatric Triage Service	All ages mental health consultation and support	1300 369 012
Safe Steps	Family violence response service	1800 015 188
Sexual Assault Crisis Line	Crisis response, support for sexual assault – also staffed by SECASA	1800 806 292
Suicide Call Back Service	Phone and online counselling for those affected by suicide	1300 659 467

Helplines

Service	Description	Phone
Butterfly National Helpline	Support around disordered eating or body image issues Mon – Sun: 8am – 12am	1800 334 673
Carer Gateway	Support for non-parental primary carers Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm	1800 422 737
Disability Information Helpline	Support for individuals with a disability, and their family Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm	1800 643 787
DrugInfo	Alcohol & Drug Foundation provides information on substances Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm	1300 858 584
eHeadspace	Phone, email, webchat counselling for adolescents Mon – Sun: 9am – 1am	1800 650 890
Family Relationship Advice Line	Support for families, including through separation Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm and Sat: 10am – 4pm	1800 050 321
InTouch – Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence	Support for CALD women and children survivors of family violence Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm	1800 755 988
Mind Australia Carer Helpline	Support for family, friends and carers of people with mental illness Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm	1300 554 660
No to Violence	Support around family violence prevention Mon – Fri: 8am – 9pm and Sat – Sun: 9am – 5pm	1300 766 491
Parent Line	Support for parents and carers of children and adolescents Mon – Sun: 8am – 12am	13 22 89
QLife	Support for LGBTQ+ sexuality, gender, identity and relationships Mon – Sun: 3pm – 12am	1800 184 527
SANE Australia	Support for adults with trauma or complex mental health issues Mon – Fri: 10am – 10pm	1800 187 263
WIRE	Women’s support for issues: financial, housing, relationship, legal Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm	1300 134 130

Community Agencies

Service	Description	Phone
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement	Support and counselling for those bereaved through any cause	9265 2100
Andrews Centre	Endeavour Ministries charitable organization providing support	9700 4944
Better Place Australia	Family law information, counselling and mediation	8781 9111
City of Casey Youth Counselling & Support Service	Support for 10 – 25 year old’s, and their families or carers Adolescents can text the mobile number for intake	9792 7279 0417 347 909
CMY – Centre for Multicultural Youth	Programs and supports for refugee and migrant young people	8594 1561
Cranbourne Information & Support Services	Provides wide range of community information and supports	5996 3333
Djirra Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service	Support to Aboriginal people experiencing family violence Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm	1800 105 303
Family Life / Shine	Family support services working with vulnerable communities Programs / support available in multiple languages	8599 5344
Foundation House	Services to people who have experienced torture or trauma in their country of origin	8788 3333
Headspace	Youth (12 – 25 year old) physical, sexual, mental health supports	1800 367 968
Relationships Australia	Relationship support for individuals and families to achieve respect	1300 364 277
Salvation Army	Support including crisis, material aid, information and referral	9794 9533
SMRC – Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre	Provides essential services to refugees and migrants	9767 1900
South East Community Links	Practical support services to manage difficulties and build skills	9791 8344
Springvale Monash Legal Service	Free and confidential legal services across the south-east	9545 7400
Uniting (ChildFIRST)	Support services and programs for all marginalised populations	9704 8377
WAYSS	Housing support and crisis accommodation	9703 0044
Windermere	Family support: counselling, housing, parenting programs	1300 946 337

Youth Resources & Supports

The following resources have been compiled by the Wellbeing Team, in order to provide additional support to the adolescents in our college community:

Family Resources & Supports

The following resources have been compiled by the Wellbeing Team, in order to provide support to parents/carers and families:

Child Safety

The College takes seriously its commitment to child safety. For any concerns related to child safety, please speak to the Principal, Assistant Principals, Wellbeing Team, House Leadership Teams, Teachers, or in fact, any staff member in the College. Alternatively, you may contact the Victoria Police or The Orange Door. Other local support agencies that can assist with child safety concerns, can be found above.

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