Links to Associated Organisations

Lifeline Australia
We seek to place counselling, training and information services within the reach of every Australian, widening the circle of those who participate in and benefit from our services.

Northside Community Service
Northside Community Service (NCS) is a not-for-profit, community based organisation. Our services are provided to the community by our operational units:
Accommodation, Children, Youth and Family Support
Aged and Disability
Regional Community Development

ACT Council of Social Services (ACTCOSS)
The ACT Council of Social Service Inc (ACTCOSS) is the peak representative body for not-for-profit community organisations, and disadvantaged and low-income citizens of the Australian Capital Territory.
ACTCOSS has the twin roles of representation and advocacy. The ACTCOSS's principle objectives are:
the representation of disadvantaged people;
the promotion of equitable social policy, and;
the development of a well-resourced, cohesive and sustainable community sector.

Citizens Advice Bureau
If you have a problem, need some help or just want some information, our fully trained volunteers are here to help you explore the options available to you.

ACT and Region - All Communities Online (ACO)
All Communities Online is a collection of information provided by the region's community organisations, including information about services offered, upcoming events and activities.

Some useful links for young Canberrans

Kids Help Line
Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between five and 18.

Get Info, Find Youth Services
Making Contact web site.

Youth InterACT
Youth InterACT aims to encourage 12-25 year olds from a range of backgrounds and experiences to have their say about youth issues in Canberra.

Youth Coalition of the ACT
The Youth Coalition is responsible for representing the interests of people aged between 12 and 25 years of age, and those who work with them. We actively promote the well being and aspirations of young people in the ACT with particular respect to their social, political, cultural, spiritual, economic and educational development.

Interactive Suicide & Depression website for young people
Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. The aim of the service is to improve young people’s mental health and well being by providing support information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people.

Commonwealth Youth Portal
The Source is a gateway to youth information, programmes, services, resources and entertainment for young people between the ages of 12 and 25.

Head Room
Headroom is a South Australian mental health promotion project. This website aims to inform young people, their caregivers and service providers about positive mental health.

Youth Beyond Blue
Ybblue's all about getting the message out there that it's okay to talk about depression, and to encourage young people and their family and friends to get help when it's needed.