Child Safety Pledge
Below are some resources that may assist our Community.
HELPLINES (not crisis services) | ||
Butterfly National Helpline | Support around disordered eating or body image issues Mon – Sun: 8am – 12am | 1800 334 673 |
Carer Gateway | Support for non-parental primary carers Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm | 1800 422 737 |
Disability Information Helpline | Support for individuals with a disability, and their family Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm | 1800 643 787 |
DrugInfo | Alcohol & Drug Foundation provides information on substances Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm | 1300 858 584 |
eHeadspace | Phone, email, webchat counselling for adolescents Mon – Sun: 9am – 1am | 1800 650 890 |
Family Relationship Advice Line | Support for families, including through separation Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm and Sat: 10am – 4pm | 1800 050 321 |
InTouch – Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence | Support for CALD women and children survivors of family violence Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm | 1800 755 988 |
Mind Australia Carer Helpline | Support for family, friends and carers of people with mental illness Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm | 1300 554 660 |
No to Violence | Support around family violence prevention Mon – Fri: 8am – 9pm and Sat – Sun: 9am – 5pm | 1300 766 491 |
Parent Line | Support for parents and carers of children and adolescents Mon – Sun: 8am – 12am | 13 22 89
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QLife | Support for LGBTQ+ sexuality, gender, identity and relationships Mon – Sun: 3pm – 12am | 1800 184 527 |
SANE Australia | Support for adults with trauma or complex mental health issues Mon – Fri: 10am – 10pm | 1800 187 263
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WIRE | Women’s support for issues: financial, housing, relationship, legal Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm | 1300 134 130 |
COMMUNITY AGENCIES | ||
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement | Support and counselling for those bereaved through any cause | 9265 2100 |
Andrews Centre | Endeavour Ministries charitable organization providing support | 9700 4944 |
Better Place Australia | Family law information, counselling and mediation | 8781 9111 |
City of Casey Youth Counselling & Support Service | Support for 10 – 25 year old’s, and their families or carers Adolescents can text the mobile number for intake | 9792 7279 0417 347 909 |
CMY – Centre for Multicultural Youth | Programs and supports for refugee and migrant young people | 8594 1561 |
Cranbourne Information & Support Services | Provides wide range of community information and supports | 5996 3333 |
Djirra Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service | Support to Aboriginal people experiencing family violence Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm | 1800 105 303 |
Family Life / Shine | Family support services working with vulnerable communities Programs / support available in multiple languages | 8599 5344 |
Foundation House | Services to people who have experienced torture or trauma in their country of origin | 8788 3333 |
Headspace | Youth (12 – 25 year old) physical, sexual, mental health supports | 1800 367 968 |
Relationships Australia | Relationship support for individuals and families to achieve respect | 1300 364 277 |
Salvation Army | Support including crisis, material aid, information and referral | 9794 9533 |
SMRC – Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre | Provides essential services to refugees and migrants | 9767 1900 |
South East Community Links | Practical support services to manage difficulties and build skills | 9791 8344 |
Springvale Monash Legal Service | Free and confidential legal services across the south-east | 9545 7400 |
Uniting (ChildFIRST) | Support services and programs for all marginalised populations | 9704 8377 |
WAYSS | Housing support and crisis accommodation | 9703 0044 |
Windermere | Family support: counselling, housing, parenting programs | 1300 946 337 |
Youth Resources & Supports
The following resources have been compiled by the Wellbeing Team, in order to provide additional support to the adolescents in our college community:
- Black Dog Institute – Bite Back
- City of Casey Youth Services Facebook
- Love: the good, the bad and the ugly
- MoodGym
- ReachOut.com – Apps
- Satellite Foundation – Self Care Alphabet
- Smiling Mind
- Virtual Y
- What’s OK at Home?
- Youth Positive Pathways
Family Resources & Supports
The following resources have been compiled by the Wellbeing Team, in order to provide support to parents/carers and families:
- Anglicare – ParentZone
- Better Health Network
- Child Mind Institute – Family Resource Centre
- Department of Education:
- Emerging Minds:
- Head to Health
- MindSpot – Online Mental Health Tools
- My Time
- ReachOut.com – Parents
- Raising Children Network
- Services Australia
- This Way Up – Improve Your Wellbeing
- This Way Up – Multilingual Resources
Child Safety
The College takes seriously its commitment to child safety. For any concerns related to child safety, please speak to the Principal, Assistant Principals, Wellbeing Team, House Leadership Teams, Teachers, or in fact, any staff member in the College. Alternatively, you may contact the Victoria Police or The Orange Door.