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Body image

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Mind health
Relationships

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Government youth sites

Body image

Australian Youth Forum - Body image information sheets
The sheets answer questions like what is body image, why is it important, what causes it, and what can you do to improve your body image?

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 links.

Drugs

DrugInfo - Information for young people
A website 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.

Sibling Support
A site by Family Drug Help for brothers and sisters of people who use alcohol and other drugs.

OxyGen
A site that's dedicated to informing young people about tobacco and its use in Australia.

QuitNow - Pregnancy and quitting
Information for women and partners about the effects of smoking on fertility, unborn babies, and children, and how to quit.

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Harassment, bullying and cybersafety

About Date Rape
NSW Government site with support, information about rape, safety tips, stories and quizzes.

Bullying. No Way! - Students
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.

Cybersmart - Teens
A site by the Australian Communications and Media Authority about how to stay safe online and deal with any problems. Also has games and videos.

Love: the good, the bad and the ugly
Information and advice from the experiences of other young people who have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of relationships.

Keep it Tame
A clip showing what can go wrong if you don't "keep it tame" online, plus links to get help, information and take action. The site is by the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre.

ThinkUKnow - Youth
Info and advice on how to have fun and stay in control online and on mobile phones, and what to do if something goes wrong.

SECASA Youth
Lots of helpful info and advice about sexual assault, family violence and safe partying, including what to do if you've been sexually assaulted or abused. The site is by the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault.

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Jobs, money and housing

ACTU Worksite
Australian Council of Trade Unions site for school students about rights at work.

Australian Taxation Office - Youth
All you need to know about getting a tax file number, working out how much tax you'll pay, and filling out a tax return.

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.

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations - Do you enjoy or are you good at...?
Links to posters on heaps of subjects, such as art, hospitality, automotive, music and physics, to help you think about career options and training.

Fair Work Ombudsman
The place to go for questions about work, whether you're an employer or an employee. Answers questions such as am I getting paid right, and how much leave should I have?

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.

Job Guide
Online version of the Job Guide, aimed at Year 10s, with hundreds of job profiles. Also has a resume builder and advice on what to do if you're looking for work.

Money Stuff!
Developed by the NSW Office of Fair Trading with the Department of Education to help young people prepare for independent living.

myfuture
Info and advice on different careers, work, education and training and events, quizzes, and a personalised career exploration service.

My Work Rights
A site for young women in Victoria about their rights at work—what's okay and what's not. By the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.

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.

Year 12 - what next?
A Government site with career advice, work opportunities, and education and training information especially for Year 12 students.

Young Worker Toolkit
A Government site that answers heaps of relevant questions about work, related to starting a job, problems at work, pay and conditions, tax and superannuation, and quitting.

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Legal

Australian Electoral Commission
All about voting in Australia. You can enrol to vote, change your address, and check other enrolment details on this site.

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.

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Mind health

Bite Back
A site by the Black Dog Institute. Tell personal stories, share struggles and joys, and discover fresh ways to move forward and really enjoy life.

Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) - Teens/Young Adults
Lots of info and YouTube clips to help you get your head around having a parent with a mental illness, plus stories and advice from other young people.

Headroom
Info for young people on things like body image, self-esteem, bullying, gossip, and dealing with anger and stress. Headroom is a project of the Centre for Health Promotion in SA.

headspace
Has info, fact sheets and stories on mental health and drugs, as well as access to support services around Australia.

Itsallright
A site by SANE Australia with help and support for people with a mental illness, their family and friends.

Reality Check
Gives useful info about mental illness, and where young people can go for help in the ACT.

Soften The Fck Up
Takes a stand against suicide and the "tough Aussie bloke" stereotype. Has facts about common men's issues, plus stories, videos, a blog, and help for you or a mate.

What Works 4U
For young people to share what treatments have worked for their mental health problems. Fill out the survey to share what's worked for you. The site's by Orygen Youth Health Research Centre.

youth beyondblue
Information and personal stories about depression and anxiety.

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Relationships

Family Separation - A guide for teens
A site by the Government's Child Support Agency that offers plenty of support and advice for young people whose parents have separated.

Love: the good, the bad and the ugly
Information and advice from the experiences of other young people who have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of relationships.

Now What?
A site made by CanTeen for young people whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer.

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Sex & sexuality

Check Your Risk
A 3-minute survey to help you decide which tests you might need to check if you have any STIs. Site by Melbourne Sexual Health Centre.

Get Clued Up
This site has information and fact sheets about Chlamydia and where to go for help and getting tested.

Get The Facts
Has good info, advice and animations about sexual health and relationships, as well as tatts and piercings. Site is by the WA Government.

Like It Is
This site from Marie Stopes International 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.

Love Bugs
Another Marie Stopes site, with lots of info about sexually transmissible infections (STIs).

Minus18 - Resources
Info on sexuality, gender, legal rights, and stages to coming out, plus a glossary of terms.

Not So Straight
A site for young people to safely and anonymously seek info and advice about sex and sexuality.

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 topics

4Teenz
Has information about body image, relationships, sex and resilience, plus an email counselling service. The site is by Open Doors Counselling and Educational Services and is aimed at 11–16 year olds.

I Stay Safe
Queensland Government website with info and advice for guys and girls about sexual health, HIV and hepatitis.

Kids Helpline - Teens
Email, online and telephone counselling for young people aged 5–25 years. Also has info to read on a range of topics.

Operation P*A*S*H
M*A*S*H-themed info and a game on parties, alcohol and sexual health (PASH).

Reach Out
Aims to help young people through tough times by providing support, information and referrals.

Tune In Not Out
Has videos, fact sheets, stories and blog entries from across Australia—see what's there already or create your own! Topics include drugs, mental health, sexual health, relationships and independence. Aimed at 16–25 year olds.

Women's and Children's Health Network - Teen Health
A site for 12–17 year olds with info on drugs and alcohol, relationships, healthy body, healthy mind and society.

Women's and Children's Health Network - 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.

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