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Don't be afraid to get help before, during or after your parents separate. Below is a quick reference for some key support services.

General support

If you need some general support or advice, try talking to:

If you need to speak to someone in person or get some online counselling:

Family Relationships Advice Line 1800 050 321, or visit: www.familyrelationships.gov.au
www.chatfirst.com.au

If you don't feel safe:

www.ybblue.com.au (Ybblue is the youth program of beyondblue: the national depression initiative. Ybblue encourages young people to talk about depression and get help when they need it)
www.headspace.com.au (the National Youth Mental Health Foundation)
www.goodgrief.org.au (Good Grief includes information for dealing with change, loss and grief)
www.reachout.com.au (Reachout provides information and support for young people going through tough times)

www.ncylc.org.au (The National Children and Youth Law Centre (NCYLC) website includes Australia’s implementation on the National Convention on the Rights of the Child)
www.lawstuff.org.au (this site has information and advice for young people about their legal rights)
www.ozchild.com.au (this is a not-for-profit organisation that runs programs to provide opportunities and improve wellbeing of children and young people)
www.familycourt.gov.au (this is a site which includes information about family law and separation and divorce)

If ever you don't feel safe:

Talk to an adult who you trust
Contact Kids Help Line
Visit www.bullyingnoway.com.au (this site has information about your rights, safety and how to create change if you are being bullied)
Visit www.burstingthebubble.com (this site has information on what you can do if someone in your family is hurting you or another family member)