Government Support following Disasters
- Australian Government – Disaster Assist – Getting Help
https://www.disasterassist.gov.au/getting-help - Services Australia – Help in an Emergency – list various types of government support
https://operational.servicesaustralia.gov.au/public/Pages/SiteMap/help-in-an-emergency.html - NSW Government – Recovering from a natural disaster
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery
Wellbeing & Mental Health Support
- Headspace – National Youth Mental Health Foundation
https://headspace.org.au - Kids Helpline – Free 24/7 online counselling
https://kidshelpline.com.au - ReachOut Australia – A safe place for teenagers to chat anonymously
https://au.reachout.com - Smiling Mind – Mental Wellbeing App
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/smiling-mind-mental-wellbeing/id560442518 - MyCompass – Free self help mental health program
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/mycompass/ - Bullying No Way – Initiative aimed at preventing bullying
https://bullyingnoway.gov.au
Tips for Motivation
- Headspace – Study Motivation
https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/motivate-teens-to-study/ - ReachOut – Study & Motivation Hub
https://au.reachout.com/study-work-and-money/school-and-study
Tips for Distance Learning
- Foundation Education – Tips for effective online study
https://www.foundationeducation.edu.au/articles/6-tips-effective-online-study - Study with Jess – Videos on remote learning tips
https://www.youtube.com/@StudyWithJess
Importance of Exercise and Taking Breaks
- Better Health Channel – Explains how much activity teens need
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
