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Organisations that can help
Depending on their age and what your grandchildren have been through, they will be
experiencing a range of emotions. It will also take a while for everyone to adjust to
their new circumstances. If your grandchildren have been through trauma and are in need of
some professional support, there are a number of services providing confidential and free
help.
It’s a good idea to let your grandchildren’s school know about their situation
as they can let you know how they are coping. There are counsellors at schools who may be
able to help your grandchildren with what they’re going through.
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Kids
Helpline — is Australia’s only free, confidential and anonymous
telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5
and 25.
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CHaT First — is an
interactive website for children and teens whose parents have separated or divorced.
It has information that is useful for grandparents looking for support for their
grandchildren, including information about family violence.
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Create —
connects and empowers children and young people in care. It aims to improve the care
system through activities, programs, training and policy advice.
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Reach Out — is a
service that helps young people cope with tough times. It provides information and
support on a range of issues including depression.
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Headspace — has 30
funded headspace services located in each state and territory across
Australia. These services provide an entry point for young people to access a broad
range of services that are available in their local community.
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Youth
beyondblue — is all about getting the message out there that
it’s okay to talk about depression, and to encourage young people and their
family and friends to get help when it’s needed.
