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Local youths clean up church gardens and gain new skills

Ten young people from Brisbane’s western suburbs will graduate this week from an innovative program giving them the skills to enter the workforce or further education.

Individualised Mental Health Support a Necessity

BoysTown and Kids Helpline welcomes the Government’s recognition of the complex needs of children and young people and the necessity of offering individually tailored mental health support.

Paris terror attacks: How to help with child anxiety

The tragic events that unfolded in Paris over the weekend will be fuelling fear and anxiety in adults and children alike.

Schoolies prepare for annual rite of passage

The annual Schoolies pilgrimage is almost here and for many, the rite of passage can be filled with as much trepidation as fun.

Jacarandas are blooming and that equals exam stress

The Jacarandas are out and that means it’s that time of year when students are realising it’s time to knuckle down and study for end of year exams. 

Optus ‘Kids Helpline @ School’ connects with Aspendale Primary School

Kids Helpline connected with Aspendale Primary School’s Year 5 students this week to talk about Peer Pressure as part of the Optus ‘Kids Helpline @ School’ mental health and wellbeing program.

Star power for stellar property

What do you get when you mix an award winning interior designer, absolute beachfront and the chance to change lives?