Resources
See all Resource CategoriesKnowledge is Power
When we’re feeling helpless and hopeless it can be empowering to arm ourselves with knowledge. Resources here at The Village are meant for this. While you’re waiting for that appointment or a situation has punched you in the gut, these resources are intended to arm you with knowledge and make you feel less alone. Because one thing for sure is someone has already been there done that so we may as well learn from each other.
If you have some great resources we can add please email The Village. We welcome all contribution that is aligned with our values. This page is for you, me, all of us!
Podcast: School Can’t Experience Podcast
From School Can’t Australia. An excellent podcast series of conversations with people with lived experience as well as professionals in this space. Listening here can turn what can feel like an incredibly isolating experience to feeling less alone and more connected. Amazing for parents, carers and educators.
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Your Crew App
A simple app to enable all young people to ask for help at the touch of a button – from known, non-judgemental, welcoming, and trusted adults and friends.
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Beyond Blue – Alcohol and Mental Health
If you’d like to be more informed about the link between alcohol and mental health, this page offers practical strategies for mindful drinking. It also tells you what early signs to look out for, and where to find trusted support if you need help.
Parentline – Parent Wellbeing
An important part of being a parent is looking after yourself too.
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Grown-ups: Looking after Yourself
From the Raising Children Network. Resources to support parents/carers to look after themselves and their own mental health. Oxygen mask and all that….
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Self Love and Motivation Journey App
Get your self-esteem back on track with research-backed methods based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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Mood Tools App
MoodTools is a free, convenient, and easy-to-use smartphone app that provides six evidence-based tools to aid against clinical depression and negative moods.
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Moodgym
Moodgym is like an interactive self-help book which helps you to learn and practise skills which can help to prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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The Brave Program
An online program that provides teenagers and their parents with information and skills to help cope with worries and anxiety.
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Bite Back – Black Dog Institute
Six weekly challenges to help you improve your mental fitness, increase your happiness, reduce stress, improve your friendships and your focus.
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Sleep Ninja App
Sleep Ninja® is a free, evidence based smartphone app shown to be effective in helping young people with sleep problems. Designed and developed at the Black Dog Institute in consultation with young people, their parents/carers, psychologists, counsellors, and sleep experts.
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Northern Beaches Autism Community Network
Autism Carers Support Group – run by Northern Beaches Council. A monthly support group for parents and carers on the Northern Beaches.
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Northern Beaches 24 hr Support Guide for Sexual Assault
List of 24/7 phone services to help following assault.
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Rivendell School – Concord West
Rivendell provides a supportive educational environment for high schoolers with challenges such as severe depression, anxiety, psychosis and emotional dysregulation.
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