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Kids Helpline has announced additional funding of $500,000 to boost bushfire response measures to support children who may be struggling with mental health issues in the wake of the bushfires.

The funding, through the Australian Government, enables Kids Helpline to direct counsellor resources to respond to contacts from children and young people in bushfire affected regions over the next 12 months.

Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, Minister Bronnie Taylor stated that “funding will support Kids Helpline, a service of yourtown, to answer more than 18,000 new contacts per year."

Queensland State Government funding has enabled the appointment of a full-time cyberbullying consultant and will enhance state-wide online information services to Parentline, a service of yourtown.

yourtown Chief Executive Officer Tracy Adams, says “Kids Helpline recommend parents show children love, acceptance, encouragement and support during this time of transition and change."

While the Christmas festive season usually brings joy and family camaraderie, for many people the festive season can also be a time of increased stress, overwhelming pressure, or loneliness. The Christmas ideal simply doesn’t stack up for everyone,.

Interiors have been designed by ‘The Block’ judge Darren Palmer who’s brought luxury beachfront living to a new level.
“This is a spectacular apartment. From the art work to linen, I’ve perfected the finer details to make it worthy of this amazing view to truly make you feel like a millionaire,” said Darren.

Children and young people who grow up in abusive homes often gravitate towards abusive relationships later in life.

Often mothers and children come into the refuge and they have nothing. We are currently struggling with a lack of sleep attire, especially fresh new pyjamas at our Queensland-based women’s refuge which provides crisis housing to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence.

Transitioning from high school can be a time of heightened risk for mental wellness.

Kids Helpline announces a new mobile app that makes mental health help more accessible and relevant for young people regardless of their location.