Alcohol, drugs, leaving home, work, exams, study pressure, getting enough sleep - these are just a few of the issues that young people face every day.
Finding the right support can be challenging.
“Thought, Talk, Tackle” aims to help people who need support to connect with those around them that can provide assistance. This does not necessarily mean professionals, it includes everyday people who are passionate about providing care and support where they can.
This campaign is sport focused and encourages sporting clubs in the Murrumbidgee region to build knowledge and skills in:
Wellways support could involve a number of initiatives such as:
For further information on Thought, Talk, Tackle please contact Wellways on 1300 111 400, or at enquiries@wellways.org
If you are looking for emergency support for you or someone else, please call 000 immediately
Other support numbers include;
Mensline
Free, confidential, support 24/7 from trained specialist counsellors
1300 78 99 78 (national)
Kids helpline
Free, confidential, support 24/7 from trained specialist counsellors
1800 55 1800 (national)
Lifeline
Free, confidential support 24/7
13 11 14 (national)
Wellways Helpline
Free, confidential advice information and service referral from peer volunteers (note: this is not a crisis line)
1300 111 500 (national, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday)
Wellways gratefully acknowledges the support of the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network. This program has been made possible through funding provided by the Australian Government under the PHN program.