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You have a right to feel safe. If you’re not, you are within your rights to reach out for support. Here are a collection of third party support services that can help you.

Call the emergency services on 000

If your life or someone else’s is in immediate danger, call the emergency services for support.

Mental Health

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is an Australian independent non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.

Chat Online1300 22 4636

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

Visit Suicide Call Back Service website 1300 659 467

Lifeline

Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia.

Chat online13 11 14

MensLine

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for men.

Chat online1300 78 99 78

Families and Children

Child Protection

You should make a report to Child Protection if you have formed a reasonable belief that a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm as a result of abuse or neglect and their parent has not or is unlikely to protect them from harm of that type.

13 12 78

Parentline

Parentline is a statewide telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years.
Experienced social workers, psychologists and family therapists can give you counselling and information around a wide range of parenting issues.

Parentline13 22 89

Kids Help Line

Kids Helpline is a service for young people to call anytime, for any reason.

Parentline1800 55 1800

Women's Crisis Line

DVConnect’s Womensline is a free helpline for women and their children in Queensland who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

1800 811 811

WA Women's Domestic Violence 24h Helpline

A list of crisis support helplines for those experiencing family and domestic violence.

1800 007 339

LGBTIAQ+ Support Services

QLife

QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

Chat online 1800 184 527

Family Violence & Sexual Assault Support Services

1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT is a national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

1800RESPECT1800 737 732

Training & Professional Learning

Building the capability of educators, practitioners and leaders to improve outcomes for children, young people and families

Kids First Australia delivers evidence-informed professional learning that equips educators, practitioners and leaders with practical skills that strengthen practice and create lasting impact.

 

Training & Professional Learning

Find the training that is right for you

Explore our professional learning by practice area, or use the filters below to find a program that meets your needs.

  • Early Years, Leadership & Workforce
  • Child Safety
  • Youth & Community

Why train with Kids First Australia?

Grounded in practice 
Our professional learning is shaped by real-world experience supporting children, young people and families across Australia.

Backed by evidence 
We translate research into practical strategies that educators and practitioners can apply with confidence.

Tailored in partnership
Every organisation is different. We work alongside services to design learning that reflects their goals, context and communities.

Focused on lasting impact
Our aim isn't simply to deliver training. We build confidence, strengthen capability and support lasting improvements in practice.

Why train with Kids First Australia?

Our impact

Our professional learning supports educators, practitioners and organisations across Australia to strengthen practice and improve outcomes for children and families.

  • 69 early childhood services partnered with in Victoria
  • 4,500–5,000 children indirectly supported through educator capability
  • Delivery across Victoria and South Australia
  • 130+ years of experience supporting children and families
Our impact

Ready to build capability in your team?

Whether you're accessing a funded program or looking for tailored professional learning, our team can help you find the right solution for your organisation.

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