Resources

Our Multicultural Service is a member of NSW Settlement Partnership, designed to assist migrants and refugees with transitioning into life in Australia as easily as possible, particularly in their first five years of settlement.

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.

Alex Hayes, one of Australia’s biggest influencers and Cooper Chapman, professional surfer and founder of The Good Human Factory talk candidly to us about being bullied at school and how they believe inspiring change through kindness can change the mental health landscape. Both from Sydney’s Northern Beaches they share their experiences and wisdom with the the team from the Avalon Youth Hub.

Following the tragic death of their teenage daughter, Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett in January 2018, following extensive bullying, Kate and Tick Everett founded Dolly’s Dream to create positive change and a legacy to their daughter. Kate and Tick are interviewed by Bernie Shakeshaft.

Programs that engage primary and secondary school pupils, along with their parents, teachers and other influential adults play an important role in preventing alcohol and other drug harms in young people.

sdecc specialises in providing free counselling and support for young people aged 12 -25 with problematic alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use and their families.

sdecc works within a family inclusive, trauma informed framework and our highly qualified counsellors understand the complexities of AOD use, including any mental health issues.

An extensive list of drug and alcohol services in the Northern Sydney Local Health District

Knowledge is Power. Headspace is a place to go to arm yourself and your kids with knowledge about substances they may be using or at least will have the opportunity to use at some point during their adolescence.

sdecc is a non-government alcohol and other drugs counselling service, based on the Northern Beaches and North Shore of Sydney. We specialise in supporting young people, aged 12 – 25 years, to minimise the harms associated with their problematic alcohol and/or drug use and any associated mental health issues.

Comedian Kristina Kuzmic and her son open up honestly about his mental health struggles, drug dependence, violence and what she learned through raising him.

We all need to hear this from comedian Kristina Kuzmic…”If the timeline that you have set for yourself, or the world has set for you does not work out, that’s okay. Prioritise your mental health and be so proud of your achievements whenever they come.” Go to resource for a bit more of the story….

Paul Dillon has been working in the area of drug education for the past 25 years. Through his own business, Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) he has been contracted by many organisations to give regular updates on current drug trends.

In the ‘The Real Deal on Drugs’ podcast series Paul Dillon answers the questions he is most regularly asked by students across the country. It is important to remember that the content has been developed with young people in mind and aims to provide them with the information they want to know about alcohol and other drugs.

Lisa Corduff on what she learned living with and loving someone with an alcohol dependence.

A podcast featuring candid conversations with our Indigenous sisters, hosted by Kamilaroi and Dunghutti woman, Marlee Silva.

Welcome to the NSW Aboriginal Land Council’s ‘A Cuppa and a Yarn’ Podcast! Each week NSWALC sits down for a Cuppa and a Yarn with members of the Land Rights network, its supporters and contributors to Australia’s rich cultural history. You’ll laugh, cry and be inspired by each individual tale as we delve into the big issues, history and the personal journeys of our incredible guests.