Body image
Butterfly Foundation
Support, information and referral advice on eating disorders.
Completely Gorgeous
This is a fun site to cheer up anyone who has "the uglies". It has info and cartoons about height, weight, body bits, hair, skin, fashion and other body image stuff, as well as games and further links.
Drugs
Cautious with Cannabis
Provides general, legal and quitting/cutting down information about cannabis, as well as supports and contacts for people in Victoria.
DrugInfo Clearinghouse
A website provided by the Australian Drug Foundation that has fact sheets and other information about alcohol and other drugs, and drug prevention.
drug info @ your library
Provides up-to-date info on alcohol and other drugs through public libraries in New South Wales.
OxyGen
A site that's dedicated to informing young people about tobacco and its use in Australia.
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Employment, housing, legal & money
ACTU Worksite
Australian Council of Trade Unions site for school students about rights at work.
Centrelink
This site has information on Youth Allowance (the payment for young people who need help while studying, training or looking for a job) and other financial assistance for young people.
Consumer Youth Website
A site for 16-20 year olds about managing money, shopping, buying a car, renting and budgeting, developed by the SA Office of Consumer and Business Affairs.
Dollars and Sense
A site by the Commonwealth Bank with information and advice for young people about loans, debt, getting paid, budgeting, and running your own business.
Getting Out
Provides helpful information for young people thinking about moving out of home and becoming independent. Has sections on moving out, further education, safe partying, socialising and keeping active, getting a car, money stuff, plus useful phone numbers for within South Australia.
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission administers federal legislation in the area of human rights, anti-discrimination, social justice and privacy. This includes complaint-handling, public inquiries, policy development, and education and training.
Lawstuff
A website with info about laws and legal rights for people under 18 years in Australia, such as moving out of home, buying a car, renting a house, having sex, and using alcohol and other drugs.
Money Stuff!
Developed by the NSW Office of Fair Trading with the Department of Education to help young people prepare for independent living.
Spendwell
A site for 11-16 year olds about buying things, living away from home, mobile phones and online shopping, developed by the SA Office of Consumer and Business Affairs.
Str8tlk
Info for young people about mobile phones provided by the Australian Mobile Telecommunication Association.
The Source
This website has information on getting a job, career information, youth health issues and a Have Your Say section so that the Commonwealth Government can know what issues are important to you.
Year 12 - what next?
A Government site with career advice, work opportunities, and education and training information especially for Year 12 students.
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Harassment
Bullying. No Way!
A site about bullying in schools, with ideas on what to do if you or someone you know is being bullied.
Bursting the Bubble
This site aims to help and support youth who have problems at home.
School Angels
A site for schools, teachers and parents for information and support for bullying and anti-violence.
When love hurts
A guide on love, respect and abuse in relationships.
Mind health
headspace
Has info, fact sheets and stories on mental health and drugs, as well as access to support services around Australia.
Itsallright
Help and support for those with a mental illness or who have family or friends with a mental illness.
Reality Check
Gives useful info about mental illness, and where young people can go for help in the ACT.
Southern Community Welfare
Southern Community Welfare is a website that offers support groups, information nights, and a chat room for people who self-injure themselves.
Youth beyondblue
Information and personal stories about depression and anxiety.
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Sex
Family Planning Victoria - Youth Centre
Has information about sexual health, STIs and contraception.
Get Clued Up
This site has information and fact sheets about Chlamydia and where to go for help and getting tested.
Like it is
This site gives young people access to information about sex education and teenage life. Topics include: teenage pregnancy, help and advice, periods, STIs, sex, peer pressure, sexuality, contraception and puberty.
Not so straight
A site for young people to safely and anonymously seek info and advice about sex and sexuality.
Safer Sex
Information for young people about contraception, STIs and sexual health, where you can also ask a question or tell your story, and sign up for free SMSs.
Sextxt
Information and advice for Australian young people on sex, sexually transmitted infections, contraception and sexual health services.
Your Sex Health
Information on emotional, practical and relationship issues, along with true stories. Aims to help young people to see the impact of their decisions about sexual and reproductive health.
Young, Pregnant and Parenting
This site is for women who are young, for young women who are pregnant and for women who are parenting young.
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Lots of health topics
Australian Health Map
The Australian Health Map is a state-by-state guide to health resources, statistics and information.
Child and Youth Health - Teen Health
A site for 12-17 year olds that has info on drugs and alcohol, relationships, healthy body, healthy mind and society.
Child and Youth Health - Young Adult Health
A website for 18-25 year olds that provides info on drugs and alcohol, relationships, healthy body, healthy mind, sexual health and society.
Dr Link
Dr Link was developed by young people and GPs (doctors). It contains info and resources on accessing GPs.
Kids Help Line
Online web counselling and a telephone helpline for young people aged 5-25 years.
Reach Out!
Aims to help young people through tough times by providing support, information and referrals.
Now What?
A site made by CanTeen for young people whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer.
Vibe - Health
A site especially for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders that has info on a range of health topics, celebrity profiles, and a list of health services.
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Government youth sites
ACT: Youth InterACT
NSW: Youth.NSW
NT: Office of Youth Affairs
Qld: Department of Communities - Youth
SA: Youth SA online
Tas: Linkzone
Vic: Youth Central
WA: Office for Youth
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