Support for children and young people

During these difficult times, maintaining a positive wellbeing may be a challenge.

It is important that you know how to cope with stress by using positive self-talk, exercise, eating healthy, connection with their friends and finding ways to enjoy themselves.

Below are some resources available to support all children and young people with their wellbeing.

General information
Support for young people 13+
Support for children up to 12 years

World Health Organization

The World Health Organization has developed a flyer on helping children cope with stress during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Beyond Blue

When children and young people learn to self-manage their emotions, they feel more confident, capable and in control. Helping children and young people manage their emotions is important for fostering positive mental health and wellbeing.

Student Wellbeing Hub

Provides information and resources for students to keep healthy, happy and get the most out of school.

Reach Out

A list of self-care activities that you can do from home. They’ll help you feel a little better and give you a sense of control during a very uncertain time.

Kids Helpline

Provide emotional support to children and young people

Young Minds

Tips to support young people to look after their mental health.

We have adapted resources to support secondary students to keep mentally healthy.

headspace

Provides youth mental health services for Australians aged 12-25 and information and services for friends and family to support a young person going through a tough time.

Provides information and services for young people, This factsheet is to support young people cope with COVID-19 related stress.

Information for Aboriginal young people going through a hard time.

eSafety Commissioner – eSafety young people

Young people

Cyberbullying

Image-based abuse

Women’s and Children’s Health Network

Information for primary school age students on how to cope with trauma and anxiety.

Act Belong Commit

A poster for primary school students on how to have a positive sense of wellbeing.

eSafety Commissioner – eSafety Kids

Be an eSafe kid