I'm a young person

If you are a young person aged between 12-25 and need information relating to general mental health, physical health, work & study and alcohol and other drugs, this section is designed for you.

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young parents: group chat transcripts

Being a young parent is a whole new world! While it can be tough, read group chat transcripts on everything from looking after your baby to managing your own mental…
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... but i can’t talk to my parents

Sometimes life can feel kind of hard and we need support from others. You could seek help from your parents but often young people find this idea scary. There…

how to understand and deal with loneliness

We all feel lonely from time to time. Some people feel lonely when they’re surrounded by people, and others are totally OK on their own. Everyone experiences loneliness differently.

Responding to family conflict

Conflict is a normal part of all relationships including those in your family and it’s something we all experience at times.

how to help a friend who has been impacted by a natural disaster

Life changes for everyone during and after a natural disaster and we can all react and cope differently. If you know a friend who has been impacted by the bushfires,…

life after parental separation

Parental separation can turn your life upside down. Find out how you can support yourself during this difficult time.

Blog: 5 ways to effectively communicate your feelings

Sharing your feelings, whether it’s with family, close mates or a partner is a vital part in forming and maintaining good relationships. However, when it comes to conveying your deepest…

Understanding anger

Everyone feels angry sometimes. Anger becomes a problem when it begins to impact a person’s daily life and causes them to react in a way that might hurt themselves or…