Student Wellbeing Hub
Resources to build safe, inclusive and connected school communities. Great parent section.
https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/
COVID-19
National Covid-19 Helpline
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/coronavirus-australia-app
Provides official information and advice about the COVID-19 situation.
ph: 1800 020 080
NSW Government
https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
Publishes regular updates regarding COVID-19 in NSW including the latest Government information and advice.
Health Direct
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker/tool/basic-details
A government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice including a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptom Checker online tool and 24-hour health advice.
ph: 1800 022 222 (24/7)
Child Protection Helpline (24 hrs/7days)
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families Call this number to report current concerns about the safety, welfare and wellbeing of a child
Parentline
Parent Line is a telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents of children ages 0 to 18 who live in New South Wales. Amid all the disruptions and worries that are around at the moment, many parents have never felt more alone. Parent Line counsellors are available 7 days a week.
ph: 1300 1300 52
Raising Children
An Australian parenting Website with information for parents and carers on COVID-19 and protective hygiene, plus tips to help families cope.
ph: 1800 324 924
Mental Health Line
A mental health professional will answer calls about mental health concerns for the caller or someone you are concerned about, including children, teens, adults and older people.
ph: 1800 011 511 (24/7)
Child & Youth Mental Health Service
This service consists of a team of mental health clinicians who provide specialist mental health intervention to children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems and their families.
ph: 9485 6155
Kids Helpline
For anyone 25 or under – Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential 24 hours a day, 7 days a week phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
e-Safety Commissioner
The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) is committed to empowering all Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online. Including cyberbullying reporting schemes, removal of offensive and illegal content and the image-based abuse portal. There is also parent advice on social media applications and educational resources for schools.
ph: 1800 880 176
NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency. It’s role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers.
ph: 1800 800 110
Every Australian Counts
https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au
This site strives to ensure the NDIS is delivered as intended.
DISABILITY AND LEARNING SUPPORT
Centrelink
https://bit.ly/servicesaustralia People with a disability
ph: 132 717
Auspeld Resource for Parents
This Guide provides parents and carers with current information about the nature of learning disabilities in children, and offers practical guidance on the most appropriate identification, intervention and support. The site includes a list of recommended Apps and useful resources for parents.
Autism Spectrum Australia
https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/
Support for people on the spectrum and their families.
ph: 1800 277 328
EDUCATION AND LEARNING SUPPORT
NESA Parent Guide
The NSW Education Standards Authority website has information about the implications of COVID-19 for the HSC.
https://bit.ly/educationstandardsnsw
Family Referral Service
FRS is intended to link vulnerable children or young people in need of assistance, and their families, with the most appropriate available support services in their local areas.
ph: 1800 066 757
Parentline
Parent Line is a telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents of children ages 0 to 18 who live in New South Wales. Amid all the disruptions and worries that are around at the moment, many parents have never felt more alone. Parent Line counsellors are available 7 days a week.
ph: 1300 1300 52
Raising Children
An Australian parenting Website with information for parents and carers on COVID-19 and protective hygiene, plus tips to help families cope.
ph: 1800 324 924
St Vincent de Paul
Services: www.vinnies.org.au/findhelp#!nsw
Shops https://www.vinnies.org.au/shops
ph: 13 18 12
Relationships Australia
https://www.relationships.org.au/
Offer services around the country that include counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation) and a range of family and community support and education programs.
ph: 1300 364 277
(still offering phone and online services during COVID- 19 Pandemic)
Link2home (24 hrs/7 days)
Link2home is the statewide homelessness information and referral telephone service. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. For information, assessment or referral to homelessness services and support in NSW, call Link2home.
ph: 1800 152 152