Support for children
Family separation: a guide for teens
Around 11,000 teenagers experience family separation in Australia each year. Developed
in consultation with teenagers and parents, the CSA
teen website and booklet help young
people cope with family separation and change.
The site and booklet contain useful hints and tips, with contacts for support services.
Counselling services
Many community groups and organisations offer children’s counselling services. Check
out our Community Services Directory for more information.
Kids Helpline is a 24–hour,
confidential and anonymous phone counselling service for children and young people
aged between five and 25 years. They also provide email and web counselling. Call
1800 551 800.
Headspace is Australia’s
national youth mental health foundation, which provides information for young people
and parents.
The National Children and Youth Law Centre
is a community legal centre dedicated to addressing human right issues for children
and young people through legal change.