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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!
Autism Advisory and Support Service
A not for profit charity run for children and adults with Autism and their families.
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Podcast: Square Peg Round Whole
Go straight to the amazing podcast series led by Northern Beaches parent, advocate and kick arse woman Lou Kuchel.
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Square Peg Round Whole
Compassion and Inclusion for the Neurodivergent Community through Advocacy and Education. Embracing neurodivergence at home, at school and in the workplace.
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List of Local Child and Youth Mental Health Services
Online and phone counselling, mental health intervention and support services.
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Weather Reporter has Panic Attack on Air
Nate Byrne suffered his first panic attack while reading the weather live on air. He writes his story here. Stories like this help to normalise it for our young people going through the same thing.
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Podcast: Avalon Youth Hub – With Gus Worland
An interview with Gus Worland, Founder of Gotcha4life and radio personality. Listen here for a frank, open and honest discussion about what young people and their parents can be doing to reduce youth suicide numbers.
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Podcast: Avalon Youth Hub – Anxiety
Anxiety – from young people’s perspective. This episode explores very personal views on what anxiety really feels like, physically and emotionally, triggers for causing anxiety and how young people want others to address anxiety. How should we be responding?
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YouTube: Kristina Kuzmic and her son Luka
Kristina and Luka open up to each other about his mental health and drug and alcohol addiction struggles. Hope and humour.
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Child Mind Institute – What is Skin-Picking?
When kids, usually teens, can’t stop picking at skin or cuticles.
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In Tough Times Text
Does someone you know have suicidal thoughts? We suggest you send regular texts OR start a WhatsApp Group of supportive people using our suggested texts. Tools for you to help if you don’t know how.
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Podcast: Generation Next with Andrew Fuller
Podcast with leading experts, important issues, practical advice on anything and everything to do with the mental health and wellbeing of young people – hosted by Andrew Fuller
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Made of Millions
Let’s change how the world perceives mental health. Tune in, read, learn, get help, stats etc.
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My Mirror – Access affordable & convenient online psychology services.
My Mirror is an online stepped care psychology service to support all Australians. When you want. Where you want. A streamlined booking process. There are psychologists with same day availability.
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Podcast: MamaMia No Filter – Living with Relationship OCD
On this episode of No Filter, Penny Moodie speaks very candidly, and vulnerably, about her experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Relationship OCD.
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So OCD
So OCD is a resource for anyone to learn more about OCD—what it is, and how to get help to manage it. Full of tips, information, resources, treatment options etc.
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Mission Australia – Mental Health Recovery
Help for young people (over the age of 16) and adults in the Northern Sydney area who are experiencing mental illness.
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