🤍Free & low-cost mental health supports for kids in Australia

General information only — not medical or mental health advice. Always speak with a qualified health professional about your child's specific situation. In an emergency call 000.

Free supports your child can use today

• Kids Helpline — Free, confidential phone & online counselling for ages 5–25, 24/7. Phone 1800 55 1800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au.
• headspace — Mental health support for ages 12–25. Find a centre or eheadspace online chat at headspace.org.au.
• Lifeline — 24/7 crisis support for ages 13+. Phone 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au.
• 13YARN — 24/7 support for First Nations kids and families. Phone 13 92 76.
• Beyond Blue — Information and counselling for all ages. Phone 1300 22 4636.

Through your GP

A GP can write a Mental Health Treatment Plan which can give your child rebated sessions with a psychologist under Medicare. Bulk-billing availability varies — ask the clinic before booking.

At school

Every Australian public school has access to a school counsellor or wellbeing team. You can request an appointment through the front office or your child's teacher. This is free.

You may also want to check what is common after separation and when to seek help, how to talk with your child's school, ways to make handovers less overwhelming, and age-appropriate language for family changes.

If something feels urgent

If your child is talking about self-harm, suicide, or you're worried about their immediate safety, please contact 000, your nearest hospital emergency department, or call Kids Helpline together. You don't have to figure it out alone.