Service providers and support groups dedicated to meeting the special needs of adolescents in Australia.
The Asthma Child and Adolescent Program
The Asthma Foundation of Victoria
West Melbourne, VIC 3003
The Asthma Child and Adolescent Program provides children and adolescents, and the adults caring for them (parents, teachers and others) with best practice information regarding asthma management in the school or preschool setting. The organisation provides education sessions at no charge to Victorian school and preschool staff.
Kids Helpline, Real-time web-counselling
1800 55 1800 - free call from landlines and mobile phones (using the networks of Optus, Virgin, Vodaphone, Telstra) from within Australia.Australia's only free telephone and online counselling service for 5-25 year olds. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anytime, Any reason.
We also offer WebChat and email counselling via our website, 7 days a week.
Youth Services - Mission Australia
Sydney, NSW 2000
Services for adolescents include the South West Youth Services (NSW); Onkaparinga Youth Services (SA); Alice Springs Integrated Youth Services; Learning Unlimited (SA), Elevate; Triple Care Farm, Dubbo Leadership and Cultural Development Program; Creative Youth Initiatives; U-Turn; Triple R 'youth' gambling and financial counselling; Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS; and Connections.
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - Dr Marcia Bonazzi
MBBS, FRANZCOG
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Dr Marcia Bonazzi is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. With new rooms in Fitzroy, Melbourne, she continues giving care and advice to adolescents.Bullying. No way!
Information and resources site aiming to create an environment free from bullying, violence, harassment and discrimination. Created by the State, Territory and Commonwealth government education departments, the Catholic and independent education sectors with input from students, parents and others.
The Melbourne Clinic, Eating Disorders Unit
Healthscope
Richmond, VIC 3121
The Melbourne Clinic is a private psychiatric hospital with a specialised eating disorders unit.
MOIRA Youth Services
MOIRA
Hampton East, VIC 3188
Southern Directions Youth Services (SDYS) assists homeless young people living in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne (City of Stonnington; City of Glen Eira; City of Kingston; and City of Bayside). SDYS' services include: information; counselling; case-management; transitional supported accommodation; living skills development; and assistance with independent accommodation.ABCD: Parenting Young Adolescents
Parenting Research Centre
East Melbourne, VIC 3002
The ABCD program is a group program for parents of children aged from 10-14 years. The ABCD website is for everyone interested or involved in the ABCDs of parenting teenagers. Whether you are a parent or a professional, you will find additional helpful tips and ideas based on this original Australian program, and information about how to get involved.
Youth Focus
Prevention of Youth Suicide and Depression
BURSWOOD, WA 6100
Youth Focus provides FREE mental health services to support young people 12 to 25 years of age who are experiencing depression, suicidal or self harm ideation.