Wellbeing

Support for young people aged 12–25 and their families
www.headspace.org.au

headspace is the go-to mental health and wellbeing service for young people in Australia. They offer free or low-cost support for things like anxiety, stress, relationships, school pressure, work or study issues, physical health, and more.

Young people can drop into a headspace centre, book telehealth appointments, or chat online via eheadspace. There’s also great information and tips for parents and carers looking to better support their teens.

Mindfulness tools for kids, teens, classrooms and adults
smilingmind.com.au

Smiling Mind is a free mindfulness and meditation app developed by psychologists and educators to help improve mental fitness. It’s perfect for managing stress, building resilience, and helping young people regulate their emotions - and it’s widely used in Aussie schools too.

They also have teacher packs, parent resources, and programs to help schools embed social and emotional learning into everyday routines.

Online safety advice for families, schools and young people
esafety.gov.au

This is Australia’s official online safety hub. It has tailored advice for kids, teens, parents, and educators on staying safe online - from managing screen time and privacy to dealing with cyberbullying, online gaming, and image sharing.

There are also quick guides, classroom resources, and reporting tools for anything that doesn’t feel right online.

Support for LGBTQIA+ people, families and allies
qlife.org.au

QLife offers a free, anonymous phone and webchat support service for LGBTQIA+ people, available every day from 3pm–midnight (AEST). Whether you’re questioning your identity, supporting someone else, or just want someone to talk to - QLife is a safe and inclusive place to start.

They also offer resources for parents, schools, and health professionals.

Culturally safe mental health info for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
headspace.org.au/yarn-safe

Yarn Safe was created by and for mob, with the message that "it's okay to speak up." It includes videos, personal stories, and culturally relevant mental health resources for young people, their families, and communities.

Part of the headspace platform, it helps young people connect with support in a way that respects culture and identity.

Practical tools to understand and respond to bullying
bullyingnoway.gov.au

This site helps students, teachers, and families tackle bullying early - whether it's happening at school, online or elsewhere. There are interactive activities for kids, guidance on what to do if bullying is reported, and links to further help.

It’s backed by all Australian education sectors and has clear, easy-to-read advice.

Resources to build safe and supportive school communities
studentwellbeinghub.edu.au

This site is full of free learning tools for students, parents, teachers, and school leaders to support respectful relationships and student wellbeing. You’ll find lesson plans, professional development modules, interactive games for kids, and tips for building school culture.

It's a great one-stop shop for schools looking to promote mental health and respectful behaviour.

Mental health education for early learning and schools
beyou.edu.au

Be You offers free, evidence-based tools to help early learning services and schools build whole-of-setting mental health strategies. It supports educators with training, planning templates, wellbeing action plans, and modules that can be done at your own pace.

It replaced the older KidsMatter and MindMatters programs and is now the national standard in school-based wellbeing education.