The Wellbeing Page 

Summer Holiday Program

Join CoPP Youth services team at our Summer Holiday Program. For ages 12 to 18 who live or study in Port Phillip.

When: 7 to 21 January

Where: Various locations

Cost: FREE

Book your spot here: TryBooking Australia

Youth Access Grants close soon

A quick reminder that City of Port Phillip youth access grants close December 14. The program aims to increase the number of free or affordable activities for young people in our City and support young people to access recreational activities. Funding streams are available for individuals (up to $500), and organisations (up to $15,000). 

For students 12 to 18.

Submit application here: Youth Access Grants Program - City of Port Phillip

Wellbeing Support Services: 

During the school holidays if you have urgent wellbeing needs, we recommend that you contact your GP or reach out to a crisis support service. 

Please find some excellent services below:

Kidsline

Kidsline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Children can chat to a counsellor about how they are feeling. https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue also have a free online counselling service available 24/7. Find this at: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/support-service/chat

Lifeline also have 24/7 support on https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/

Headspace

https://headspace.org.au/- An account needs to be created to chat with someone online, but it is quick, easy and free. Children can connect with someone online here: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us/talk-about-mental-health/

If someone you know is in an emergency, or at risk of harm to themselves, yourself or others, please call 000 immediately.

For support 24 hours/7 days a week call:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
• Beyond Blue Support Service: 1300 22 4636

• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

   

Crisis and Support Lines

• Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 | Website
• CASA Crisis Line: 1800 806 292 | Website
• CATT Team Alfred: 1300 363 746 | Website
• CYMHS Alfred: (03) 8552 0555 (business hours) / 1300 363 746 (after hours) | Website
• Eating Disorders Victoria: 1300 550 236 | Website
• Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 | Website
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 | Website
• MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978 | Website
• PANDA: 1300 726 306 | Website
• Suicide Line Victoria: 1300 651 251 | Website