Additional tools for parenting toolkit
- eSafety Commissioner for Parents - online safety www.esafety.gov.au/parents
- Internet Safe Education - online learning & resources about cyber safety www.internetsafeeducation.com
- Peter Janetzki – relationship & personal growth experts www.peterj.com.au
- eSafety for games, apps, social media - www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide
- Common Sense Media – movies, books, apps, games www.commonsensemedia.org/
- Reach Out for Parents – online supports for young people & parents www.parents.au.reachout.com/
- Kids Helpline for Parents – free phone/online counselling young people & parents www.kidshelpline.com.au/parent...
- Youth Beyond Blue - mental health support young people www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/young-people
- Black Dog Institute – mental health resources & tools www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/
- Michelle Mitchel – teen expert www.michellemitchell.org/
- Rebecca Sparrow – tweens/teens navigating high school www.rebeccasparrow.com/
- Dr Justin Coulson – parenting/families expert www.happyfamilies.com.au/
Psychology, counselling & allied health service providers in surrounding suburbs
1. Mental Health Assessment by a GP/Doctor:
A mental health assessment can be provided, and if eligible a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) to access psychological services at a more affordable rate (Medicare rebates). GPs may also refer you to or recommend psychologists or allied health services that offer bulk billing.
2. Securing a psychologist appointment (if waiting for availability):
- Book appointments at multiple clinics
- Ask to be placed on their waiting list for cancellations
- Consider booking an online video consultation
- Families may be able to access an appointment through their Employee Assistance Program
3. Service providers in surrounding suburbs:
Act for Kids
- Flourish – Child and Family Therapy www.actforkids.com.au/services/flourish Counselling for children, young people and their families who have experienced trauma or who are at risk of harm. Community referrals accepted. Service is free of charge.
- Integrated Therapy Services www.actforkids.com.au/services/integrated-therapy-service For behavioural, emotional and/or developmental difficulties due to trauma from abuse and neglect or who are at risk of harm. Speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists.
Ahead Psychology Stafford www.aheadpsych.com.au/brisbane-psychology-contact-location
All About Kids Strathpine, Wooloowin, Telehealth www.allaboutkids.com.au Child and youth allied health services
Ashgrove Community Care Ashgrove, Telehealth https://www.ashgrovecommunitycare.org.au/ Counselling staff are professionally qualified, committed Christians who acknowledge the diversity of views, lifestyles and practices within the community.
Child and Adolescent Development Service North Lakes www.caads.com.au/default.aspx
Child and Family Connect Phone Support https://www.familychildconnect.org.au/ If your family is going through tough times, contact Family and Child Connect for free, unlimited and confidential advice, to connect you to practical support for family and parenting challenges.
Child and Youth Mental Health Service Nundah, Strathpine, Keperra www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/service-mental-health-community-clinics Children and young people up to 18yrs and families who may have complex mental health needs.
Foundations Counselling Centre Carseldine www.foundationscounselling.com.au Services provided by consultants holding a Christian faith. Medicare rebates are available (with MHCP).
Gnadenfrei Counselling and Psychology Kallangur https://gnadenfreicounselling.com/ Christian counselling and psychology. The whole person can be engaged in the process of recovery and personal growth.
Growth Psychology Alderley www.growthpsychology.com.au
Happy Minds Psychology Practice Ashgrove https://www.happyminds.com.au/ Accept referrals for cognitive/learning assessments and art therapy
Headspace Nundah, Strathpine, Redcliffe, Indooroopilly, Wooloongabba www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/nundah 12yo to 25yo with mental health, general health, drug, alcohol, work and study concerns. Some services are bulk-billed with valid MHCP.
Heart In Mind Grange www.heartinmind.com.au Clinical psychologists who have a Christian faith.
Hills Family Support Services Everton Hills http://hillschurch.org.au/community/#family Low-cost, professional Christian counselling for couples, individuals, children
My Mental Health - Safe Spaces Bardon, Strathpine, Redcliffe, Caboolture https://mymentalhealth.org.au/safespaces For people experiencing emotional distress; friendly and welcoming support is provided in a safe environment, as an alternative to emergency departments.
Open Minds Morayfield, Telehealth www.openminds.org.au/services/psychology-and-counselling
You Thrive Everton Hills, North Lakes www.youthrive.com.au Integrated therapy services.
Young Minds Network Services Stafford, The Gap, North Lakes, Redcliffe www.youngmindsnetwork.com.au Psychologists and allied health clinicians.
Q-Psych Psychologists Stafford Heights www.qpsych.com.au Psychology services for children and adults.
Support organisations during school holidays for students & parents
Kids Helpline (counselling service 5-25yo) - 1800 551 800 www.kidshelpline.com.au
- Youth Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/young-people
- Parent Line (parenting/relationships support) - 1300 30 1300 www.parentline.com.au
- Lifeline (crisis support) - 13 11 44 www.lifeline.org.au
- Headspace (youth mental health 12-25yo) - www.headspace.org.au
- Reach Out (self-help online) - www.au.reachout.com