Referral Manual

A state wide counselling, information and referral service staffed by counsellors

Parenting website by Australian Government. Includes development, puberty and sex education information for parents.

The Australian Young, Pregnant and Parenting Network is made up of health care providers, educators, social workers and community members from across Australia. We support pregnant and parenting young people to make the right choices and create the best outcomes for themselves and their children.

A peer based support network that provides information and support service for family & friends of gays and lesbians. Chapters around NSW. Monthly meetings with guest speakers.

A guide for parents in talking to their children about sex produced by the WA government in collaboration with the Australian Centre for Sex, Health and Society.

Transcend is the first parent led peer support network and information hub for transgender children and their families in Australia. Transcend focuses on advocacy, information, fundraising and speaking in support of young transgender Australians.

Body/puberty, relationship & health information for young people by Family Planning NSW. Also includes resources for parents/carers & teachers.

Family Planning NSW's online resource for parents of kids with intellectual disability or autism. Topics covered include: bodies, feelings, relationships, identity and safety.

Provides a mechanism for reporting risk of harm to children.

Trans Pride Australia (TPA) provides advocacy and support for the trans community through education and advisory work, community events, network partnerships, and peer support. TPA admins the following private Facebook groups: Trans Only Group Parents and Carers Group Allies Group Partners Group

National NGO. Provide face to face, telephone and on line counselling and relationship support. Family dispute resolution (mediation), relationship courses, parenting courses and professional training also offered.

Helpline service for men with relationship and/or family concerns. Provides phone counselling and information. Website includes service directory (mens health services), self help tips (relationships, emotional/mental health) and section for youth, indigenous, Arabic and Vietnamese men.

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason.

National volunteer service that provides peer information and support to families affected by drug use using a harm minimisation framework.

A national government health information service and website Supporting parents on the journey from pregnancy to preschool.

A website produced by Brophy Family and Youth Services (Victoria) for young people, parents and schools about pornography, young people and sexuality.

Evidence based health information website for teen boys and young men. Covers general health, fitness and nutrition, sexual health, and emotional health. Produced by Boston Children's Hospital, USA. NOTE: not all info will be accurate for Australian context

Australian website for young people about relationships, gender, sex, bystander action, technology and communication. Info focuses on how to keep behaviours healthy and respectful, and avoid crossing the line that makes someone feel frightened, intimidated or diminished.

Families like mine is a multimedia guide that offers practical advice to families of young gender diverse people, same-sex attracted and bisexual people, and those who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.

A Cancer Council produced website providing information for parents, teens, schools and health professionals on the HPV Vaccine.

Sexuality and disability resources for people with a disability, disability workers, clinicians, and parents & caregivers. Sexuality and disability therapy services available to anyone in NSW via Zoom.

Australian online mental health NGO for young people and their parents. Includes practical support, tools and tips to help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times. Topics include mental health issues, relationships, bullying, LGBTIQ+ coming out, drug use, pregnancy, and more. Features an online moderated forum.

HIV paediatric unit at Sydney Children's Hospital, provides antenatal clinical care to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV and multidisciplinary support to children and families with HIV. Hosts Camp Goodtime and Positive Teen Camp.

NSW Health: info for GPs to understand the law as it applies to adolescents, in particular: * The capacity of adolescents to consent to medical procedures on their own behalf * Parental authority for treatment * Confidentiality * Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting * Privacy and Medical Records

Intersex Human Rights Australia (formerly known as OII Australia) is an independent support, education and policy development organisation, by and for people with intersex variations or traits. Website includes information and resources for intersex people, allies, parents, and health professionals.