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Queensland State Government funding has enabled the appointment of a full-time cyberbullying consultant and will enhance state-wide online information services to Parentline, a service of yourtown.

Safer Internet Day, celebrated globally on February 11 across 150 countries, aims to raise awareness around the importance of working together to create a better internet.

yourtown Chief Executive Officer Tracy Adams, says “Kids Helpline recommend parents show children love, acceptance, encouragement and support during this time of transition and change."

While the Christmas festive season usually brings joy and family camaraderie, for many people the festive season can also be a time of increased stress, overwhelming pressure, or loneliness. The Christmas ideal simply doesn’t stack up for everyone,.

Interiors have been designed by ‘The Block’ judge Darren Palmer who’s brought luxury beachfront living to a new level.
“This is a spectacular apartment. From the art work to linen, I’ve perfected the finer details to make it worthy of this amazing view to truly make you feel like a millionaire,” said Darren.

Children and young people who grow up in abusive homes often gravitate towards abusive relationships later in life.

Often mothers and children come into the refuge and they have nothing. We are currently struggling with a lack of sleep attire, especially fresh new pyjamas at our Queensland-based women’s refuge which provides crisis housing to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence.

Transitioning from high school can be a time of heightened risk for mental wellness.

Kids Helpline announces a new mobile app that makes mental health help more accessible and relevant for young people regardless of their location.

Mental health issues and thoughts of suicide accounted for 59% of all contacts made last year by children and young people.