📞 1800 55 1800
💬 Webchat and email counselling also available
🌐 https://kidshelpline.com.au

You do not need to be in crisis to reach out for support.

13YARN is a free and confidential crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You can have a yarn with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter about anything that’s worrying you — mental health, stress, family, relationships, grief, identity, or feeling overwhelmed.

📞 13 92 76 (13YARN)
🌐 https://www.13yarn.org.au

You do not need to be in crisis to reach out. Sometimes having a yarn can really help.

ReachOut is an online mental health and wellbeing service for young people. It has practical advice, stories, tools and support for things like stress, anxiety, friendships, school pressure, identity, relationships and feeling overwhelmed.

ReachOut can help you learn coping strategies, feel less alone, and find support when things get tough.

🌐 https://au.reachout.com

You can explore articles, quizzes, forums and self-help tools anytime, at your own pace.

Beyond Blue provides information and support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health challenges. You can access helpful resources, online forums and speak to a counsellor if you need support.

📞 1300 22 4636
🌐 https://www.beyondblue.org.au

Whether you’re struggling yourself or worried about someone else, Beyond Blue offers practical support and information to help you through tough times.

Smiling Mind is a free mindfulness and meditation app designed to support mental health and wellbeing. It offers short guided activities to help with stress, anxiety, sleep, focus and emotional regulation.

The app includes mindfulness exercises for different ages and situations, making it a great tool for everyday wellbeing and calming busy minds.

🌐 https://www.smilingmind.com.au

Taking even a few minutes to pause, breathe and reset can make a difference.

The eSafety Commissioner provides support and advice to help young people stay safe online. You can find information about cyberbullying, online drama, social media safety, gaming, scams, image-based abuse and how to report harmful online behaviour.

eSafety also has practical tips for managing privacy, dealing with online conflict and creating safer digital habits.

🌐 https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people

If something online is making you feel unsafe, overwhelmed or uncomfortable, you do not have to deal with it alone

Open Doors is a free and confidential support service for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 12–24 and their families. They provide counselling, support groups, social connection and a safe space to talk about identity, relationships, mental health and wellbeing.

Open Doors aims to help young people feel supported, connected and proud of who they are.

🌐 https://www.opendoors.net.au

You deserve to feel safe, accepted and supported exactly as you are.

Minus18 is an Australian organisation supporting LGBTQIA+ young people. They provide information, resources, events and support to help young people feel safe, included and connected.

Minus18 has helpful content about identity, coming out, allyship, pronouns, relationships and creating inclusive communities.

🌐 https://www.minus18.org.au

You are not alone, and there are people and communities who will support and celebrate you for who you are.

QLife is a free and confidential support service for LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones. You can talk with trained peer support workers about identity, relationships, mental health, coming out, gender, sexuality or anything else on your mind.

QLife offers phone and webchat support in a safe, inclusive and non-judgemental space.

📞 1800 184 527
🌐 https://qlife.org.au

Sometimes it helps to talk to someone who understands and affirms who you are.

Parentline is a free counselling and support service for parents and carers. You can talk to a trained counsellor about parenting challenges, family relationships, behaviour concerns, school issues, mental health, stress or supporting young people through difficult times.

Parentline offers a safe and non-judgemental space to ask questions, seek advice and feel supported.

📞 1300 30 1300
🌐 https://parentline.com.au

Parenting can be challenging at times — reaching out for support is a sign of care and strength.

The Raising Children Network provides trusted information and practical advice for parents and carers of children and teenagers. Topics include mental health, behaviour, sleep, school issues, neurodiversity, relationships, online safety and wellbeing.

The website includes evidence-based strategies, videos and articles to help families navigate everyday parenting challenges and support young people to thrive.

🌐 https://raisingchildren.net.au

Parenting does not come with a manual — sometimes having reliable support and information can make things feel a little easier.

Headspace provides helpful information and practical advice for parents, carers and trusted adults supporting young people with mental health challenges. The website includes guidance around anxiety, depression, stress, emotional wellbeing, communication and how to support a young person to access help.

The resources are designed to help adults better understand what young people may be experiencing and how to respond in supportive and compassionate ways.

🌐 https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/mental-ill-health/

Supporting a young person can feel overwhelming at times — you do not have to navigate it alone.

Pomofocus is a free online study timer based on the Pomodoro Technique, which helps break work into short, focused sessions with regular breaks. It can be useful for managing procrastination, improving focus and making overwhelming tasks feel more manageable.

Many students use Pomofocus for homework, assignments, exam study and staying on track when motivation is low.

🌐 https://pomofocus.io/

Sometimes starting with just 25 minutes of focused work can make a big difference.

Understood is a website with practical strategies and support for people with ADHD, learning differences and executive functioning challenges. It includes tips for focus, organisation, motivation, school stress, emotional regulation and study routines.

The site is designed to help young people, parents and educators better understand how different brains learn and function.

🌐 https://www.understood.org/

Sometimes small strategies and tools can make learning and everyday life feel more manageable.

Bullying No Way provides information and support for students, families and schools around bullying, cyberbullying, conflict and creating safe, respectful relationships.

The website includes practical advice about what bullying is, how to get help, supporting friends, responding safely and where to access further support.

🌐 https://www.bullyingnoway.gov.au/

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and included at school and online.

1800RESPECT is a free and confidential support service for people experiencing sexual assault, domestic violence, family violence or feeling unsafe in a relationship or at home.

You can talk to a counsellor online or over the phone about what’s happening, get support, ask questions or talk through your options in a safe and non-judgemental space.

📞 1800 737 732
🌐 https://1800respect.org.au/

If something doesn’t feel right, you deserve support and someone to listen.

You can speak with a trained counsellor by phone or online chat if you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or worried about yourself or another person.

📞 1300 659 467
🌐 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

You do not need to face difficult thoughts or feelings alone — support is available.

This ReachOut resource explores practical self-care ideas for young people and ways to build healthy habits that support wellbeing.

🌐 https://au.reachout.com/mental-wellbeing/self-care

Looking after yourself is not selfish — it’s an important part of wellbeing.

🌿 Renae Simpson

Guidance Officer

Hi, I'm Renae. If something is worrying you, you're feeling overwhelmed, or life just feels a bit hard, I'm here to help. We can talk about your wellbeing, mental health, friendships, family concerns, school, motivation, future pathways or anything else that's on your mind. You don't have to be in crisis to ask for support—sometimes it just helps to talk.

📍 Location: Wellbeing Hub
🗓️ Available: Monday–Friday
📧 Email: rsimp106@eq.edu.au

🌿 Heli Schoneveld

Head of Special Education Services (HOSES)

Hi, I'm Heli. I support students with disabilities and additional learning needs to feel included, confident and successful at school. Whether you need help accessing learning, additional supports, or you're preparing for a transition into or beyond school, I'm here to work alongside you, your family and your teachers.

📍 Location: Wellbeing Hub
🗓️ Available: Monday–Friday
📧 Email: hscho20@eq.edu.au

🌿 Hayley Jordan-Spiteri

Learning Support

Hi, I'm Hayley. I support students who would benefit from additional learning assistance by helping them build confidence, develop effective learning strategies, and access the support they need to succeed in the classroom. I also oversee Individual Curriculum Plans (ICPs) and coordinate the MacqLit Reading Intervention Program, ensuring students receive targeted support that meets their individual learning needs. My goal is to help every student feel capable, included, and successful in their learning journey.

📍 Location: Wellbeing Hub
🗓️ Available: Monday–Friday
📧 Email: hjord24@eq.edu.au

🌿 Jordana Murphy

Learning Support

Hi, I'm Jordana. I support students with their learning by helping them develop skills, confidence and independence. I work alongside students and teachers to provide practical support and help remove barriers to learning so everyone has the opportunity to achieve their best.

📍 Location: Wellbeing Hub
🗓️ Available: Monday–Wednesday
📧 Email: jbosw12@eq.edu.au

🌿 Sarah David

School-based Psychologist

Hi, I'm Sarah. I provide therapeutic support for students who may be experiencing mental health challenges or emotional difficulties. Together we can explore strategies to improve wellbeing, build resilience and help you feel more confident both at school and in everyday life.

📍 Location: Wellbeing Hub
🗓️ Available: Wednesday and Thursday
📧 Email: sdavi881@eq.edu.au

🌿 Brad Hartland

School Chaplain

Hi, I'm Brad. My door is always open if you'd like someone to talk to. Whether you're having a tough day, navigating friendships or family issues, or simply need someone who will listen without judgement, you're welcome to drop in for a chat.

📍 Location: Wellbeing Hub
🗓️ Available: Tuesday
📧 Email: bhart148@eq.edu.au

🌿 Sinead Kemp

Industry Liaison Officer (Careers & Pathways)

Hi, I'm Sinead. I help students explore career pathways, work experience, apprenticeships, traineeships and employment opportunities. If you're thinking about your future and aren't sure where to start, I'd love to help you discover the pathway that's right for you.

📍 Location: Wellbeing Hub
🗓️ Available: Thursday & Friday
📧 Email: skemp105@eq.edu.au

💚 Not sure who to see?

That's okay—you don't need to know the right person before asking for help. Simply drop into the Wellbeing Hub anytime, and we'll make sure you connect with the team member best placed to support you.

You're always welcome, and we're here to help.

This Beyond Blue resource helps explain what anxiety is, common signs and symptoms, and strategies and supports that may help.

🌐 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/anxiety

Understanding what you are feeling can be an important first step toward getting support.

This ReachOut resource provides information and support for young people experiencing grief, loss and major life changes, including losing someone important, relationship breakdowns or changes within family and friendships.

🌐 https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/grief-and-loss

It’s okay to need support while working through difficult emotions and changes.

This ReachOut resource explains common signs of depression, ways to seek support and strategies that may help if you or someone you know is struggling.

🌐 https://au.reachout.com/mental-health-issues/depression

You are not weak for struggling, and support is available.