Helpful Information and Resources
A Google search may find you any of these, but if information overload is an issue;Â here are some quick links to useful sites to get you started.
Videos
Everyday Psychology with Esther Creagh
https://www.youtube.com/@everydaypsychologyEstherCreagh
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Adolescent Intervention Guide for Clinicians
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_obzmagleM
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Eating, Dieting and Body Image
The Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED)
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The Butterfly Foundation
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Centre for Clinical Interventions https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Treatment/Eating-Disorders-Program
Parent/ Carer Resources
Child and Family Health Service
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Raising Children Network
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Family and Carer Mental Health Program (FACES/ARAFMI) https://www.mentalhealthcarersnsw.org/
Telephone/ Online supports
Kids Helpline is the national support line for people aged under 25. You can contact them anytime for any reason. Online chat or call them on 1800 55 1800.
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Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Chat online or call them on 13 11 14.
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1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling and information referral service. Online chat or call them on 1800 737 732.
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MensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. Online chat or call them on 1300 78 99 78.
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QLife provides anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referrals. Online chat or call them anytime on 1800 184 527.
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Suicide Call Back Service offers free phone and online counselling call them on 1300 659 467.
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Report cyberbullying or abuse via
Other Psychology Sites
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
https://www.psychology.org.au/
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Beyond Blue
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Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/
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Autism Spectrum
Amaze – General information about autism
https://www.amaze.org.au
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Yellow Ladybugs – Supporting autistic girls and women
https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au
Reframing Autism – Neuro-affirming information and advocacy
https://www.reframingautism.org.au
What is Autism? – Visual explainer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mA5c0wEgFY
Amazing Things – Child-friendly video explaining autism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwRrVw-CRo
ADHD
General information on ADHD
https://www.additudemag.com
ADHD info for teenagers – Kids Helpline
https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/adhd
Amazing Things – Child-friendly video explaining ADHD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji0hg1LduU8
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The Year I Met My Brain – Book recommendation for understanding ADHD
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-year-i-met-my-brain-psi-dr-jacinta-powell/book/9780645552209.html
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Learning Disorders
Speld NSW – Support for specific learning difficulties
https://www.speldnsw.org.au
Global Developmental Delay
Raising Children Network – Information and support
https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/developmental-delay
Supported Classrooms in Mainstream Schools
NSW Education – Specialist support classes
https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/disability-learning-and-support/programs-and-services/specialist-support-classes-in-regular-schools
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ADHD and Driving - Shamieh Law
https://shamiehlaw.com/adhd-and-driving/