Wellbeing

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Mental Health Supports for Students Over School Holidays

As we head into the extended school break, it’s important to remember that children’s mental health and wellbeing remain just as important outside the classroom as they are during the school year. While holidays offer a wonderful opportunity for rest, family time and fun, the change in routine can also be challenging for some children.

During the break, families can support wellbeing by maintaining predictable routines, encouraging regular physical activity, ensuring plenty of sleep, and making time for calm, screen-free moments. Open conversations about feelings—both big and small—help children feel heard and supported, and remind them that it’s okay to ask for help.

Below is a list of support services available for both students and families:

24/7 Crisis Support Services:

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 - Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25
Lifeline: 13 11 14 - 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 - 24/7 support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 - 24/7 telephone and online counselling
13YARN: 13 92 76 - 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 - 24/7 telephone and online support for men
QLife: 1800 184 527 - Anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral (3pm-midnight daily)

Online and Chat Support:

eheadspace: Online and telephone support for young people 12-25 years (9am-1am, 7 days)
ReachOut: Online mental health resources and peer support forums for young people
headspace: Find your nearest headspace centre for in-person support
Youthbeyondblue: Online mental health support specifically for young people

Family Support:

Parentline: 13 22 89 - Telephone counselling and support for parents and carers (8am-midnight, 7 days)
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277 - Support for families and relationships