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Online Parenting and Mental Health Programs
Teen Mental Health
In this hour webinar, learn how to talk safely to young people about mental health from a Kids Helpline counsellor who has been on the other end of their calls for help.
Topics include:
The stuff your teen doesn’t tell you
Secrets of the teen brain
A counsellor’s tips for mental health
Watch the recording HERE
All families with children between birth and 12 years can get free, expert parenting tips and strategies via the online Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. This FREE program is funded by the Victorian Government and you can get ideas on how to positively support your child’s emotional wellbeing, social skills and more.
These online programs are interactive with videos, worksheets and activities and can be done anywhere, anytime. They offer practical suggestions to help you:
· raise happy, confident, emotionally resilient kids
· encourage positive behaviour
· set rules and routines that everyone respects and follows
· take care of yourself as a parent
· feel confident about your own parenting choices
Support your children to thrive – these tips and tools are FREE for all Victorian families! Get started today at www.triplep-parenting.net.au
Learn how to respond to childhood anxiety: https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au/free-parenting-courses/fear-less-triple-p-online/
Free statewide access to Triple P’s online programs is funded by the Victorian Government
Links to Parent Support Services
Free support to manage stress, anxiety and improve your wellbeing
A great place to start in your search for digital mental health resources
Your mental health is important. Some days are better than others and we all need a helping hand from time to time
Information and services for people supporting a young person
Ph: 1300 30 1300
Information for parents
For parents
A range of health and support services
Support Services for Students
Fact Sheets and Further Resources
The BRAVE Program - an free, interactive, online program for the prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety
The Orange Door - Easily accessible, community based point of entry for children, young people and families needing support. Ph: 1300 271 150
Reach Out - mental health service for young people and parents
Lifeline 13 11 14 - Toolkits and factsheets
Australian Psychological Society: Information sheets relating to Covid-19
Andrew Fuller (Clinical Psychologist): Free resources for parents
The Happiness Action Pack - "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions" - Dalai Lama
Emerging Minds - Talking to children about traumatic events or worries about the future (video)
