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Youth suicide

Links to trusted information about youth suicide.

Depression in teenagers

One in five children and adolescents is affected by mental health problems and disorders. Discover the signs by reading this page.

Teenage mental health

Trusted information about teenagers and adolescent's mental health resources from leading Australian health organisations.

Teenage aggression and arguments

Trusted information on coping with aggressive teenagers including defusing heated arguments, dealing with violent behaviour, and where to get help and support.

FebFast

FebFast is a charity that raises money to fight youth addiction by challenging you to refrain from your alcohol or sugar for just 29 days.

National Bandanna Day

National Bandanna Day is hosted annually by CanTeen and is a great opportunity for the community to show support for young people living with cancer.

The Check-in app

The Check-in from beyondblue helps you start a conversation with a friend who may be struggling. Available from the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

The Toolbox

The Toolbox from ReachOut.com is a variety of health and wellbeing apps endorsed by health professionals and recommended by young people.

CT scans - information for dental practitioners and their patients

Provides parents and carers with information to support them on whether to proceed with a cone beam CT scans as used in dental care. Some further resources are also available for dentists and dental specialists on the benefits and risks of cone beam CT, including occasions for its use.

CT scans - information for radiographers and medical imaging providers

Resources, protocols and other information to support medical imaging services, including radiographers and medical physicists, when they are undertaking this specialised form of scanning on children and young people.