Alcohol and Drug Foundation external-link

Preventing alcohol and other drug harms in Australia

Drug Facts external-link


Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS)

Phone: 02 9361 8000 or 1800 422 599 (outside Metropolitan area) 24 hours, 7days


Alternative to Meds Centre – How to Help Teens Overcome Substance Abuse (blog)external-link(ATMC, USA)


Ask Izzy external-link

A FREE website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more.


The Bark Blog

Drug Slang Emojis: Here’s what every parent needs to know external-link


Alcohol & Drug

Daniel Morcombe Foundation external-link


Domestic Violence Resource Centre (Safe & Equal) external-link

Safe and Equal is the peak body for specialist family violence services that provide support to victim survivors in Victoria.

DrinkWise external-link

Managing Teen Drinking, Schoolies, Standard Drinks Calculator, and more.


Drug Alert external-link

Drug Testing Kits [Note: NHW cannot endorse a product or service. We can simply bring them to your attention. You must do your own research.]


Drug and Alcohol Research & Training (Australia) (DARTA) external-link

Fact Sheets external-link (young people, parents, teachers)
Such as:  How do you look after a vomiting drunk friend?


Drug Free Australia

Promoting illicit drug prevention initiatives nationally
Drug Information Library external-link


Drug Information Line

Phone: 1300 85 85 84


DrugRehab.com (Advanced Recovery Systems) USA

Information for people fighting addiction and substance abuse. [Note: NHW cannot endorse a product or service. We can simply bring them to your attention. You must do your own research.]


Fight The New Drug external-link

Help us educate about the harmful effects of Porn – example of a USA organisation.


Kids Help Line external-link

Phone: 1800 55 1800
Kids Help Line (age 5 to 12)


National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism – Talk to your Child About Alcohol (Fact Sheet) external-link (NIAAA, USA)


National Youth Mental Health Foundation external-link Headspace

eHeadspace external-link
Online youth mental health professional counselling (ages 12 to 25)


NSW Department of Education

NSW anti-bullying website
Resources and lessons for parents, teachers and students on how to deal with bullying


NSW Department of Health external-link

Alcohol & other drugs & prescribed medicines Fact Sheets external-link
Your Roomexternal-link
[A joint initiative by NSW Health and St Vincent’s Alcohol and Drug Information Service]
A place to get facts about alcohol and other drugs


NSW Family & Community Services external-link

If you feel unsafe at home, housing, protection, resources.


NSW Justice – Juvenile Justice external-link


NSW Police external-link

Party Safety & Registration external-link
Schoolies external-link
Video and Tips to Stay Safe


NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian external-link

We oversee organisations to uphold children and young people’s right to be safe.

Working with Children Check external-link


NSW Streetsmart published by Countrywide Australia

NSW Streetsmart Online Handbook external-link
Street Smarthandbook – practical life guide for 16 and 17 yr old school leavers, designed to help prepare today’s youth for life after school. Topics – from sexual health & effects of drug and alcohol abuse, to legal rights and applying for a loan.


Office of the eSafety Commissioner external-link

Helping young people have safe, positive experiences online

Cybersmart Forever external-link
Teacher-led Online Resources (Yr 4+)
iParent external-link
Practical tips, smartphones, ‘Parent’s guide to online safety’ pdf to download, cyberbullying, nudes & sexting, social networking, online pornography, online gaming, privacy, etc.
Report Cyber-bullying external-link
Report offensive or illegal content external-link


Raising Children Network external-link

Teens (12-18 years) external-link
Services, resources and other links


Reachout Australia external-link

A safe place to chat

How to tell if you have a drug addiction external-link


State Library of NSW external-link

Drug Information & Resources


Sydney Drug Education & Counselling Centre (sdecc) external-link

A FREE and confidential not-for-profit organisation providing alcohol and drug counselling services, based on the Northern Beaches and North Shore of Sydney. We specialise in supporting young people aged 12-25 and their families. (A Medicare card is not required.)

Phone: 02 9977 0711


TrackSAFE Foundationexternal-link

Rail Safety


Victoria State Government

Alcohol & Drug Services external-link


Yfoundations external-link

Organisation representing youth homelessness in Australia

Link 2 Home
Info & referral service to assist homeless people and those at risk of homelessness.
Phone: 1800 152 152


Youth Law Australia (Formerly NCYLC) external-link

Lawmail external-link
FREE legal service for Australian children and young people (and their advocates), providing legal information, advice and referrals by email

Parties external-link
Passports & traveling overseas external-link
Sexting external-link
As well as the above, various topics: Cars & Driving; Courts, Police & the Law; Teen Issues; School; Health, Love & Sex; Public Transport; Internet, Phones & Technology; Violence & Harm; Money, Tax & Welfare; Employment; Getting Official Documents; At Home, Parents & Family.


Youth Safe external-link

Youthsafe Helps Parents Support Their Kids To Better Manage Risk As They Grow To Adulthood, Particularly With Learning To Drive And Increasing Independence.