Free Resources
Helpful Websites
Queensland Government - Your Mental Wellbeing
The Queensland Government website with free wellbeing resources including Apps, Podcasts, Courses, and Information
https://mentalwellbeing.initiatives.qld.gov.au/resources
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The Building Blocks
https://www.mentalwellbeing.initiatives.qld.gov.au/the-building-blocks
Australian Government - Head to Health
The Australian Government digital portal to free mental health resources https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Children's Health Queensland
Birdie's Tree Storybooks
Read how Birdie, Mr Frog and their friends help each other through hard times and natural disasters such as floods, fires and illnesses.
Movement and breathing exercises to help your child relax, rest and sleep when they're scared or worried.
GOTCHA4LIFE Mental Fitness Gym
https://www.gym.gotcha4life.org/?
The Black Dog Institute
A Not for Profit Organisation providing resources for Depression, Mood Disorders and Mental Health
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Beyond Blue
An Australian Not for Profit Organisation providing information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Child Mind Institute Trauma Resources
"The Child Mind Institute has prepared free trauma resources to aid parents, educators, and other adults in talking to children and adolescents about potentially traumatic events and identifying those who might benefit from more focused professional attention" (From the webpage)
Queensland Eating Disorders Service
(Previously called Eating Disorder Outreach Service (EDOS))
QuEDS provides assessment, care and treatment for people and their families affected by eating disorders. They also provide advice, support, training and education for health professionals.
https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/rbwh/healthcare-services/eating-disorder
ReachOut.com
ReachOut.com is an online mental health service for young people and their parents in Australia. ReachOut offers self-help information, peer-support program and referral tools to help young people be well and stay well.
Emerging Minds
Emerging Minds produces a range of fact sheets, guides, apps and toolkits to help you support the mental health and wellbeing of children in your family.
https://emergingminds.com.au/families/