Useful links
The organisations listed below support children, families and communities. These organisations are not part of the Relationships Australia network. Links will open in a new window.
General Interest
- Alliance for Forgotten Australians - supporting people raised in institutional care.
- Carers Australia
- Council on the Ageing
- Families Australia
- Federation of Ethic Community Councils of Australia
- Kid's Helpline - a counselling service for kids and young people.
- Lifeline - a free crisis telephone counselling service.
- Mensline Australia - counselling service and resources for men in crisis.
- Reach Out - online support for young people.
Australian Government
- Australia.gov.au - gateway to information and services offered by the Australian Government.
- Australian Government Attorney General's Department
- Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
- Australian Government Department of Human Services
- Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection
- Australian Government Department of Social Services
- Australian Institute of Family Studies
- Centrelink - see www.humanservices.gov.au
- Child Support Agency (see www.humanservices.gov.au)
- Disaster Assist - information about recovery assistance following a disaster.
- Family Relationships Online - information & access to family relationships services.
- The Federal Circuit Court
- The Family Court
- www.youth.gov.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- www.indigenous.gov.au
- www.cyh.com.au - child and youth health support.
- www.abc.net.au/indigenous
- www.blackpages.com.au - Indigenous business directory.
- www.parenting.sa.gov.au - parenting information.
- Indigenous Legal Aid and Policy Reform Programme – information about Aboriginal legal services.
- Family Violence Prevention Legal Services - services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people who are victims or survivors of family violence or sexual assault..
Family Violence and Sexual Assault
- www.1800respect.org.au - national sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service.
- Australia’s National Research Organisation for women’s safety.
- Bursting the Bubble - a site for young people experiencing domestic violence, sexual abuse or other issues.
- Domestic Violence Resource Centre
- Kid's Helpline - a counselling service for kids and young people.
- Mensline Australia - counselling service and resources for men in family crisis.
- White Ribbon Day - the national campaign to eliminate violence against women.
Health and Mental Health
- Black Dog Institute - information on depression and bipolar disorder.
- beyondblue - the National Depression Initiative.
- Headspace - mental health information for young people.
- Healthdirect - provides health advice and referral to services.
- Lifeline – crisis support and suicide prevention.
- Mens Health Australia
- Multicultural Mental Health Australia
- SANE Helpline Online - telephone and online mental health support.
- Youth beyondblue - depression and anxiety support for young people.
Legal and Financial
- Commonwealth Financial Counselling
- The Federal Circuit Court
- The Family Court
- Money Smart- financial tips for managing your money.
- Law Stuff - legal information for people under 18.
- National Legal Aid – provides links to legal aid services in each state and territory.
- National Association of Community Legal Centres – not for profit organisations providing legal support for disadvantaged people.
- Indigenous Legal Aid and Policy Reform Programme – information about Aboriginal legal services.
- Family Violence Prevention Legal Services - provides services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are victims or survivors of family violence or sexual assault.
- The National Debt Helpline comprehensive, step-by-step guide for people on how to negotiate with creditors when they are in any financial hardship.
Parenting
- Department Human Services – information on government payments and support.
- Relocation and travel for children after separation. See Family Court and Federal Circuit Court (Federal Circuit Court and Family Court).
- www.headspace.org.au – mental health information for young people and their parents and carers.
- www.kidshelp.com.au - information and activities for children, teenagers, and young people.
- www.kidsafe.com.au - information on child safety.
- mychild.gov.au - information on government early learning and child care initiatives.
- Raising Children Network - extensive information, support and resources for parents of newborns to teens.
- Stepfamilies Australia - support for stepfamilies.
- ThinkUKnow - internet safety information for young people, parents, carers and teachers.
- www.youthbeyondblue.com – support for young people experiencing depression and anxiety.
Problem Gambling
- Beating Addictions (UK)
- Gambling: Calculating the Risk - Powerhouse Museum interactive educational website.
- Gambling help online
- Gambling Impact Society of NSW
- Problem Gambling SA - South Australian Government problem gambling site.
Rural
Separation and Divorce
- The Federal Circuit Court and Family Court
- ChaTFirst - Children and Teens First - a website for children and teens whose parents have separated or divorced.
- Separated parents
- Family Relationships Advice Line
- Family Relationships Online - information & access to family relationships services.
- Relocation and travel for children after separation. See Federal Circuit Court and Family Court
Sexual Therapy and Health
- AndrologyAustralia - community and professional education on male health.
- Australian Federation of AIDS agencies
- DocLIST - a free service to lesbian and bisexual women within the community.
- Health Direct - free health information from the governments of Australia.
- PFLAG - Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
- SECCA – for people with disabilities to learn about human relationships and sexuality.
- Sexual Health and Family Planning Australia - sexual and reproductive health services.