The national peak body for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. It works on policy, research, youth leadership and training for the sector. It does not provide direct support services.
Audience: Young people
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Settlement Services International (SSI)
Settlement programs for refugees, humanitarian entrants, people seeking asylum and other migrants, including help for newly arrived young people.
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headspace translated factsheets
Short factsheets about headspace and tips for a healthy headspace, for young people and families in other languages.
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headspace centres
Youth mental health centres for young people aged 12 to 25, in more than 150 communities. Help with mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and drugs, and work or study. Some services need a GP referral, and headspace can help you get one.
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eheadspace (online and phone support)
Free and confidential online chat, email and phone support with a mental health clinician for young people aged 12 to 25 and their families.
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Kids Helpline
Free, private counselling any time by phone or webchat for children and young people aged 5 to 25. You can talk about anything, such as family, school, friends or feelings.
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ReachOut
A free, anonymous online mental health service for young people, with articles, tools and one-to-one peer chat for ages 16 to 25. It also has advice for parents, carers and schools.
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Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY)
A Victorian organisation that supports young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds aged about 12 to 25, with outreach, one-to-one case management, mentoring, and help with study and work.
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Foundation House
Free counselling and support in Victoria for people from refugee backgrounds who have experienced torture or other traumatic events. You can refer yourself, or someone can call for you with your permission.
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STARTTS
Free counselling and support in NSW for refugees and people seeking asylum who experienced war, persecution or violence before coming to Australia. Anyone can make a referral.