Mental Wellbeing

Bungee is an inclusive resilience-building program that promotes social connection and emotional well-being through the arts. The program supports children and young people (aged 5-18).

The Southside Initiative has compiled this directory of Family Support Services. Please share this page with your networks including schools, early childhood centres, community organisations and of course families who you believe will benefit the most.

Messengers is an arts-based youth support program for vulnerable young people and their families operating across the A. C. T. Messengers offers weekly group programs in which participants develop a range of skills across artistic mediums including visual, performing and other creative arts.

MindMap ACT Youth Portal is a dedicated portal for children and young people (up to 25 years of age) to help navigate Canberra’s mental health system and to find the right service and support.

The Southside Initiative has compiled this directory of Parent & Carer Support Courses on offer across the ACT. Please share this page with your networks including schools, early childhood centres, community organisations and of course families who you believe may benefit the most.

Parentline ACT provides free and confidential telephone counselling and referrals to parents and carers. It uses a humanist and client/child centered approach to counselling; and it focusses on building relationships based on listening to your child, and problem solving and assertiveness skills.    

Where to get support​ Young person (12-25yrs) – school, GP, headspace, youth centres​ Child – school, GP, Stepping Stones (for those with trauma), Uni clinics or Canberra Developmental Clinic (private).

The Duke of Ed Framework is a structured way to try new things, stay active, build skills and confidence and contribute to community, all while receiving global recognition for your efforts!

Warm Connections Counselling provides individual therapeutic support to families with children and young people aged zero to 15 years. This service offers long-term support to parents, children or young people and aims to strengthen family relationships and improve wellbeing.

The Youth Services team provides outreach and activities for young people aged 12-25 years who live work or play in or around Belconnen. Activities are aimed at increasing resilience and developing skills that give young people opportunities to actively engage in their lives and their communities.

When it comes to supporting our young people to be the best they can be there are many community services across Canberra ready to help. Reach out to them to learn more about their programs.