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Support for children
Stay focused on what’s best for the children. Research shows it’s not
separation but ongoing conflict that hurts children in the long term. If your children
have been exposed to a lot of conflict they may need some extra help to minimise the
impact of a relationship breakdown. There are many organisations that can provide
confidential advice to you and your children.
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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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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.
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CHaT First — is an
interactive website for children and teens whose parents have separated or divorced.
It also has information which will be 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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The Supporting Children After Separation Program aims to reduce the distress felt by
children and young people. The program offers free services including child and family
therapy groups, child consultation (as part of developing parenting plans), seminars,
workshops and resource kits for parents, schools and the community.
Visit
Family Relationships Online for more information.
