headspace Canberra youth mental health services

headspace Canberra provides free mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25. Young people can also get help with work and study, physical and sexual health, and alcohol or drug concerns. Family and friends can also access support.

Youth Insearch early intervention program

Youth Insearch supports young people aged 12 to 25 who are dealing with trauma, mental health challenges and other difficult life experiences. The program offers weekend workshops, weekly support groups, peer support and individual care to help young people build skills, confidence and connection.

Autism Early Diagnosis Resources

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has easy-to-understand resources to help families and carers spot early signs of autism in children. These tools can help you learn what to look for and where to get support early. Getting help early can make a big difference.

Disability in childhood

If your child has a disability, you can find support for them, and for yourself. You can visit the website or call 1800 882 436 to speak to a maternal health nurse.

Kites Children’s Therapy

Personalised early intervention and school age support to assist kids living with disability or developmental challenges.

Aussie Deaf Kids

If your child is deaf or hard of hearing you can access a range of resources through the Aussie Deaf Kids website. There are also a range of online support groups that you can join.

Special Education Resource Unit

If your child has a disability or learning difficulty, you can access specialised teaching and learning materials and services to help support their learning.

Disability support at pre-school

You can access support for children with disability at preschools, kindergartens, children’s centres and early learning centres.

Family Mental Health Support Services (FMHSS)

FMHSS aims to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people, and their families. Through FMHSS you can access early intervention support for children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental illness.

NSW Health

NSW Health Hearing services are provided by a range of government and non-government agencies in NSW.

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