Are you homeless or thinking of leaving home?
Are you suffering from abuse, depression, or getting into a lot of trouble?
There are many people who can help you. Please make contact with one of these as soon as you can.
Career Advice Australia
The Career Advice Australia website helps for young people, aged 13 to 19, to connect to their future.
CREATE
CREATE offers a wide range of programs and activities aimed at connecting and empowering children and young people in out-of-home care all across Australia - making positive change within the out-of-home care sector.
Druginfo
Druginfo is the official NSW Government website on drug issues. It outlines Government policies on drugs including factsheets on illicit drugs, information on legal issues, plus information on the role of parents, families, and the broader community in reducing drug abuse.
Kids Help Line
Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. The Helpline Number is 1800 55 1800. It is a free call, except from a mobile phone.
Kidscom.com
Kidscom.com is an online computer games displayed on ACWA’s website.
Lawstuff
Lawstuff provides legal resources for people under 18 years of age, topics ranging from bullying, discrimination, violence to social security, assault and etc.
Lifeline
Lifeline’s 13 11 14 service is staffed by trained volunteer telephone counsellors who are ready to take calls 24-hour a day, any day of the week from anywhere in Australia.
Reach Out!
Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. The aim of the service is to improve young people’s mental health and well being by providing support information and referrals in a format that appeal to young people.
www.community.nsw.gov.au
To report suspected abuse or neglect of children or young people, you can call the Community Services Helpline on 132 111 at the cost of local call. All reports are treated in confidence and you can remain anonymous if you wish.
www.year12whatnext.gov.au
Plan your post-school education and training. Learn about future work opportunities. Find out where to get help and information.
Young Australian Accommodation (YAA)
Young Australian Accommodation (YAA) regularly provides the updated information for males and females vacancies. You can either call 9267 5918 (for metropolitan area) or 1800 424 830 (outside metropolitan area) or visit the website above.
