Our Melton FLO team work closely with families and can make referrals to a range of external services and organisations, to create a holistic approach to supports and interventions.
For further support and advice, please reach out via email at melton.sc.calm@education.vic.gov.au. A snapshot of online resources and supports that you can access anytime, without a school referral, are highlighted below.
Counselling Supports
Kids helpline is a free private helpline aimed at assisting Australians from 5 to 25 years old with their mental health and wellbeing. They provide assistance through phone, email or online counselling. They are a 24/7 service.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Youth Beyond Blue provides a 24/7 phone counselling service and an online chat option for youth to discuss their mental health and concerns.
Phone: 1300 22 463
Headspace supports young people 12 – 25, with mental health, physical health, drug and alcohol support, and educational and vocational support. They offer assistance through telehealth or through an online forum.
This is a support service for being anyone having a personal crisis and for suicide prevention through a phone helpline, a text service, crisis support chat and help resources. Call: 131 114
The Victorian Government has partnered with headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation to develop SAFEMinds: Schools And Families Enhancing Minds, a comprehensive learning and resource package that will enhance the capacity of school communities to effectively identify children and young people with early signs of mental health issues, offer school-based interventions and refer appropriately when needed.
Information available for schools and for families.
The Pinarc Parent Support Program will continue to operate! Currently being run by Rebecca Paton remotely from Monday to Wednesday 9.15am to 2.45pm
Please contact: Rebecca Paton (Parent Support Program Coordinator) Phone: 5329 1361 (If out of work hours leave message for a call back).
The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is a statewide Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) servicing children, young people, families, and community members in Victoria.
VACCA is Victoria’s peak voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. As the largest organisation of its kind, VACCA has protected and promoted the rights of Aboriginal children, young people, families and community since 1977.
Our guides are based on the experience of financial counsellors who provide FREE information and advice. They don’t lend money or sell you anything and work only in your interest. Financial counselling is a not-for-profit service. It’s always free and confidential.