Resources for children and young people

Commission for Children and Young People

eSafety Children and eSafety Young People: Useful information to help children stay safe online.

Create Foundation: Peak body representing the voices of children and young people with an out-of-home care experience.

Youthlaw: Free and confidential legal advice for children and young people.

Am I old enough?: A free booklet for young people who want to know about how the law in Victoria affects them. 

Speak Up and make a Complaint.

Speak Up and make a Complaint (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander).

Speak Up and make a Complaint (translated resources).

Kids Helpline: Free, private and confidential phone and online counselling - 1800 55 1800. 

eheadspace: National Young Mental Health Foundation providing free and confidential telephone and online service for young people 12 – 25 years - 1800 650 890 (9.00am to 1.00am). 

Beyond Blue: Free and confidential calls and chats with trained mental health professionals - 1300 22 4636 (24 hours, 7 days).

Bullying. No Way!: Provides information, ideas and where to get help if you are being bullied.

Koorie Youth Council: Advocates to government and community to advance the rights and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Youth Disability Advocacy Service: An advocacy organisation that works with disabled young people who aged 12 to 25 years.