Being a young person in the world today is full of challenges.
Good news! – help is available to assist when we need it.
We all have bad days sometimes for whatever reason but we don’t need to work things out on our own.
The Kids Helpline programme also assists Teens and Young Adults by providing information and support for:
- Dealing with loneliness.
- Family relations and respect in relationships.
- Gender identity, bullying, cyber-bullying and sexting.
- Risk-taking and coping with emotions.
- All about depression and thoughts of suicide.
'Managing Your Reputation'
Your online reputation is your responsibility, so take control of what your digital shadow is saying about you.
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Local support
Police Emergency 000
Police Attendance: 131 444
The Salvos: 6261 2353
Lifeline: 6282 1500 or 131 114
Derwent Valley Community House: 6261 5230
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
SANE Helpline: 1800 187 263 (Mon-Fri 10am to 10pm)
Eating Disorders Helpline: 1800 334 673 (Mon-Fri 8am to 9pm)
Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467
Sexual Assault Support: 6231 1811 or 6231 1817 or
1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
Child Safety Service (to report abuse of children): 1300 737 639
Family Violence Response and referral Line: 1800 633 937
Hobart Women’s Shelter: 6273 8455
Young Women’s Refuge: 6272 7751
Online support
D’FAT (Derwent Valley Youth Future Action Team)
Beyond Blue – information on depression or anxiety
Are You Bogged Mate? – Support for people living in the bush
ReachOut – information about bullying
Legal Aid Family Violence Information Kit
Family Advocacy and Support Services (FASS) Tasmania.
For legal support in family violence situation.
Cyber-Bullying – Office of the eSafety Commissioner
Think U Know – online behaviour
Angel’s Hope – reducing bullying
