For Students
We at Values for Life believe it is important that every young person feels safe, valued and supported.
That means that whatever it is you might be going through at the moment – issues at home, school, or just stressed out with life – there is always someone you can talk to.
If you would like to ask a question, give us some feedback or need some additional support, feel free to send us an email or use our contact form. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
Some people who can help:
- School Counsellor or Wellbeing Coordinator
- Chaplain (if your school has one)
- A caring adult or teacher you trust
Need to talk by phone
- Careline: Ph. 1300 302 170 (call 9am to 1am)
- Kids Helpline: Ph. 1800 551 800 (24 hrs.)
- Lifeline: Ph. 13 11 14 (24 hrs.)
Resources for students
- How to be happy - by Duke University
- How to be miserable - by Andrew Fuller
Useful links on the web
Bullying
- Bullying. No Way! - a federal government initiative with resources for students, parents and teachers
- Bully Stoppers - Make a Stand, Lend A Hand - resources for teachers, students and teachers
- Cybersafety- Cybersmart website - a federal government website specifically for cyber-safety
Web Counselling
- Kids Helpline - lets you connect one-on-one, real time, with a Kids Helpline counsellor
- eheadspace - counselling for young people aged 12 to 25
Depression & Anxiety
- Youth BeyondBlue - resources for young people with depression & mental health issues
- Sane - mental health resources for children, young people and their parents
General Youth Health
- Kids Health - generic information and resources for children
- Teen Health - generic information and resources for teenagers