This link takes you to a website which helps you to work out what's okay in a family and what's not. It tells you what you can do if someone in your family is hurting or abusing you or another member of your family. [Full Details]
Author: Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre
URL:http://www.dvirc.org.au/PublicationsHub/BurstingTh
Commonwealth of Australia
Factsheet
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For young people - What is violence? What triggers it? How can I stop? [Full Details]
Author: Reachout
URL:http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=317
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Includes information on calling the police, Intervention orders, children and family law, child abuse and ideas for increasing your own safety. A selection of the support services listed are for Victorian residents only. [Full Details]
URL:http://www.dvirc.org.au/HelpHub/Safety.htm
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If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs someone to talk to you can call the Kids Help Line. Kids Helpline is an Australia wide phone counselling service for young people aged 5-25 on a wide range of issues, including bullying, family and fr... [Full Details]
Author: Australian Institute of Family Studies
URL:http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/resources/crisis.html
A booklet for family and friends affected by someone's alcohol or drug use. Includes advice about how to help and what doesn't help. Lists NSW Services and links to national information. File size: 80Kb. [Full Details]
Author: New South Wales Health
URL:http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pubs/2004/pdf/drugs_f
Publication
From the resource called Family Separation - a guide for teens. Ideas for keeping your own emotional wellbeing strong during difficult times. [Full Details]
Author: Child Support Agency
URL:http://www.youth.csa.gov.au/wellbeing/index.aspx
This page is a gateway to resources for girls about love, respect and abuse in relationships. A selection of the support services listed are for Victorian residents only. [Full Details]
URL:http://www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove/index.htm
From the resource called Family Separation - a guide for teens. Covers your legal rights, issues of safety, your parents' responsibilities and financial issues. [Full Details]
URL:http://www.youth.csa.gov.au/your_rights/index.aspx
For young people - Family breakdown is very stressful. What feelings are normal and what can I do about them? [Full Details]
URL:http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=312
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