Healthy Schools Network ACT
The Healthy Schools Network ACT is a joint project promoting health and mental wellbeing in ACT early childhood, primary and secondary schools.
The website contains information and links to support services, information, resources and training in a number of areas:
https://www.healthyschoolsact.com.au/
Southside Initiative
The Southside Initiative was developed in response to 2021 data that suggested that a growing number of children in Canberra are developmentally vulnerable. The initiative aims to develop and deliver practical measures to improve life outcomes for children and families living in the southside.
The website (link below) is updated regularly. Supports are focused on children 0-8 years old however many of their linked supports/activities are for a broader age group.
https://www.healthyschoolsact.com.au/southside-initiative
FIRST Canberra
FIRST Canberra (run through the Salvation Army) helps people in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) manage challenges such as housing issues, safety, and social isolation, with care, respect and dignity.
FIRST Canberra replaced Onelink effective 10th November 2025 as the Central Intake Service (CIS) for housing and homelessness support.
Follow the link below for further information/support:
Frontline intake and referral for support and triage (FIRST) Canberra | The Salvation Army Australia
Mura Lanyon Youth and Community Centre (YWCA)
The Mura Lanyon Hub is a Youth and Community Centre providing support to the community in the Lanyon valley.
The MLYCC proves a range of services for young people and families and is conveniently within walking distance of Lanyon High School.
https://ywca-canberra.org.au/community-service/mura-lanyon-youth-and-community-centre/
22 Sidney Nolan Street, Conder ACT 2906
Ph: 02 6185 2090 Email: mlycc.manager@ywca-canberra.org.au
Mindmap ACT Youth Portal
Mindmap is an online portal with extensive links to mental health (and other) supports for children and young people aged 0-25.
The Mindmap portal also has an active hold service to provide counselling, information and support while a young person is waiting to access other support services.
Home | MindMap - Canberra’s mental health support for children and young peoples
Parent Link
ParentLink is designed to increase parents' confidence and skills by supporting and linking them with a network of information, ideas and community services.
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Andrew Fuller's Advice for Parents
As a clinical psychologist, Andrew Fuller works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the wellbeing of young people and their families. He is a Fellow of the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Learning and Educational Development at the University of Melbourne. Andrew Fuller website also offers a range of resources which are useful to parents of adolescents.
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eSafety Commissioner
The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) provides information, support and protection for Australians of all ages around the impact of online harms.
The eSafety website (link below) has extensive information for parents/carers, children and young people about staying safe online and how to respond to online harm.
Headspace
Headspace (National youth mental health foundation) is a fantastic resource for parents. For more information check out their website www.headspace.org.au or contact Headspace ACT using the information below.
Headspace ACT Tuggeranong
Hours: Mon-Wed 8.45am – 5.15pm, Thurs 11am-7pm, Friday 8.45am – 5.15pm
Level 1, 167 Soward Way, Greenway, Australian Capital Territory 2900
Phone (02) 6298 2920 Email info@headspacetuggeranong.org.au
Headspace ACT Lyneham
Hours: Mon 9-5, Tues 9-7, Wed 11-5, Thurs 9-7, Fri 9-5
243 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham , Australian Capital Territory 2602
Phone (02) 6113 5700 Email hcinfo@gph.org.au
ThinkUKnow
ThinkUKnow www.thinkuknow.org.au is an Internet safety program delivering interactive training to parents, carers and teachers through primary and secondary schools in the ACT, NSW and Victoria using a network of accredited trainers.
Created by the UK Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, ThinkUKnow Australia has been developed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Microsoft Australia and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).