Continuing on from R U OK? Day, we thought we would share some valuable mental health resources that can assist you to support children, families and your colleagues, as well as yourself.

From webinars, to fact sheets, and even a national mental health program, there are many different resources that you can access. 

The Be You program, led by Beyond Blue, promotes mental health and wellbeing, from the early years to 18, and offers evidence-based online professional learning, as well as a range of tools and resources to turn learning into action.

Another organisation that provides online training, programs and resources is Emerging Minds. They are dedicated to advancing the mental health and emotional wellbeing of infants, children, adolescents and their families.

We have provided you with a list of websites, resources, and support organisations to support mentally healthy early childhood programs, childcare and kindergarten services, and workplaces. 

Websites 

• Beyond Blue
• Be You
• Black Dog Institute
• Dear Mind
• Emerging Minds
• Headspace
• Head to Health
• Healthdirect
• Mental Health Australia
• Reach Out
• R U OK?
• SANE Australia

Professional Development 

• Early Childhood Australia - Big Life Events: Impacts on Children, Families and Communities
• Early Childhood Australia - Wellbeing in Changing Times
• Emerging Minds - Practice Skills to Promote Infant and Parent Mental Health in the First 12 Months of Life
• Emerging Minds - Working with Children who are Experiencing or Engaging in Bullying Behaviour

• Mental Health First Aid Australia - Mental Health First Aid Courses

Resources

• ACECQA - Connections: A Resource for Early Childhood Educators about Children's Wellbeing
• Australian Childcare Alliance - Workplace Wellbeing: Creating a Strong & Stable Workforce is to Everyone's Advantage
• Better Health Channel - Children, Young People and Mental Health Services
• Care For Kids - Promoting Good Mental Health in the Early Childhood Workforce
• Care For Kids - Mental Health Support for Educators and Children
• KidsMatter - Helping Children who are Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties
• Monash University - How Early Childhood Educators can Support Children who have a Parent with a Diagnosed Mental Illness
• Practical Outcomes - How to Support Children's Wellbeing and Mental Health
• Raising Children Network - Good Mental Health for Children: 3-8 Years
• Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne - Mental Health: Infants and Young Children
• Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Look Out for these Mental Hazards at Work

Support Services

  Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services.

• Call - 13 11 14 - (24/7) 
• Text - 0477 13 11 14
• Chat online - Lifeline Crisis Chat
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  Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma.

• Call - 1300 22 4636, 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Chat online - Beyond Blue Webchat
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  PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) supports women, men and families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood.

• Call - 1300 726 306, 9:00am – 7:30pm, Monday-Friday, and 9:00am - 4:00pm, Saturdays & Public Holidays. 
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  Parentline is a statewide telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years.

• Call - 13 22 89,  8:00am - 12 midnight, 7 days a week (including public holidays).
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  Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

• Call - 1800 55 1800 - (24/7)
• Chat online - Webchat Counselling
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  MensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns.

• Call - 1300 78 99 78, 
• Chat online - Online Counselling
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  Family Relationships Advice Line is a national telephone service that helps families affected by relationship or separation issues, including information on parenting arrangements after separation.

• Call - 1800 050 321, 8:00am - 8:00pm, Monday-Friday, and 10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturdays.
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