Being healthy is more than just avoiding sickness. It means taking care of our body, mind, emotions, and relationships. When we focus on these areas and feel good about them, we can enjoy life, do well in school or work, and connect positively with others in our community.
We offer a range of services and information to support young people and their families.
Wyndham City’s Children and Youth Counselling Services
Our experienced counsellors are here to support you on any topic you need help with.
Youth and Children Counselling Support is a no-cost service for children aged 8-11 (up to 10 sessions) and young people aged 12-25 (up to 10 sessions).
Ask Izzy
Ask Izzy will help you to find the most up-to-date information about the support services available to you. Just type your suburb and the support you need.
Book of Stuff
A little book developed by young people for young people. Book of Stuff is a one-stop resource that has all the useful information that you may need, from information about programs and services to all the things to do locally if you’re bored and a range of information to help with any issue.
Mental Health – Sometimes you need to talk to someone
Kids Help Line
24-hour telephone counselling for 5 to 25 years olds
Free Call: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au
Suicide Help Line
Ph: 1300 651 251
www.suicideline.org.au
Lifeline
Ph: 13 11 14
24 hour telephone counselling service. Online crises support chat also available 7pm - Midnight (Sydney Time) 7 days a week.
www.lifeline.com.au
Yarning SafeNStrong helpline for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
Yarning SafeNStrong is a dedicated free and confidential counselling service for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples run by the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS). You can call Yarning SafeNStrong if you are feeling like you want to talk to someone because you are feeling down or you just feel like having a yarn.
Phone: 1800 95 95 63 from 12pm to 10pm 7 days a week
https://www.vahs.org.au/yarning-safe-n-strong-media/
Rainbow Door
Specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and family.
Rainbow Door is open 10am - 5pm, every day.
Call: 1800 729 367
Email: support@rainbowdoor.org.au
SMS: 0480 017 246
https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/
Local Foodbanks
Manor Lakes (Open to all) |
Tarneit (Open to all) |
Hoppers crossing (Young people 12 -25 years) |
Werribee (Open to all) |
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Where: Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre, 86-100 Manor Lakes Blvd, Wyndham Vale When: Wednesday 9.00am - 11.30am Ph: 8734 8934 |
Where: Penrose Promenade Community Centre, 83 Penrose Promenade, Tarneit When: Tuesday 10.30am-12pm Ph: 03 8734 4500 |
Where: Youth Resource Centre 86 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing When: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Ph: 03 8734 1355 |
Where: Wyndham Park Community Centre 55/57 Kookaburra Avenue, Werribee When: Thursday 9:30am – 12pm Ph: 03 8742 3975 |
For Parents: Tuning into kids and Teens
Wyndham parents love these parenting programs! Tuning into Kids and Tuning into Teens are free webinars to build stronger relationships with children and young people in your family.
Youth Response and Mobilisation Enquiry
Youth Response and Mobilisation (YRM) Team can provide young people and their families with support following from an incident that has impacted on families. It is an opportunity to discuss and receive support on issues and provide information and essential resources.
If you are feeling like you are unable to keep yourself safe, please contact any of the following services immediately:
- Kids helpline (for 5-25 year olds) 1800 55 1800
- Lifeline (all ages) 13 11 14
- Suicideline 15 years and older (18 years and older for video counselling) 1300 651 251
If you are in immediate danger, feel threatened or unsafe because of someone else, please contact the following services immediately:
- Emergency Services 000