Wellbeing & Support Resources

It’s not always easy navigating life’s challenges, but you’re not alone. Whether you're looking for mental health support, information about local programs, or just want to understand your options, the resources below can help guide you.

General Wellbeing & Referral Services

These organisations offer support for young people around mental health, emotional wellbeing, personal development, and navigating life’s ups and downs.

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Emergency & Crisis Support

If you or someone you know needs help right now, these services are available 24/7.

  • Lifeline – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Call 13 11 14.

  • Kids Helpline – Free, confidential support for young people aged 5 to 25. Call 1800 55 1800.

Disability Support & Inclusion Resources

Everyone deserves to feel supported, empowered, and included in their community. This page brings together key resources for young people with disability, their families, and carers - including education options, services, and advocacy networks.

Disability Rights, Advocacy & Information

These resources provide general information about disability rights, inclusion, and support services in Victoria and Australia-wide.

  • Launchpad – DARU
    A gateway for young people with disability, covering rights, education, employment and more.

  • Australian Human Rights Commission – Disability Rights
    Understand your rights and protections under Australian law.

  • Scope Australia
    Supporting people with disability to live the life they choose through services and advocacy.

  • Carers Australia
    National services and support for unpaid carers.

  • Young Carers Network
    A platform for young people who care for a family member with a disability or chronic illness.

  • Amaze
    Information and support for autistic people and their families in Victoria.

  • I CAN - School mentoring directly empowers autistic students with optimism, belonging, self-acceptance, pride and confidence.

Local Council Disability Access & Inclusion

Find local programs, accessible events, and support services in your area:

Specialist Schools (SDS) in the Region

Specialist Developmental Schools offer personalised education for students with additional learning needs.

Career Pathways & Youth Advocacy

Explore employment options and learn how to advocate for yourself in the workplace and community.

  • Disability Career Pathways – Vic Gov
    Career support and resources for people with disability in Victoria.

  • YACVic – Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS)
    Youth-led advocacy service empowering young people with disability.

  • Transition to Work - Asuria Youth Mentors

    The Workforce Australia - Transition to Work program is designed to help participants aged 15-24 gain the skills, experience, and qualifications needed for a pathway into work or study. 

  • Inclusive Employment Australia (DES) - Find a job and keep it - Campbell Page

    Inclusive Employment Australia is a new government initiative launched on 1 November 2025, replacing the Disability Employment Services program. It’s designed to support people living with disability, injury, or health conditions to prepare for, find, and thrive in meaningful employment.

    Campbell Page is proud to be a trusted provider of Inclusive Employment Australia, offering personalised support to help you achieve your employment goals.

  • atWork Australia
    atWork Australia work with people living with disability, injury, health condition and those who require additional support, who are looking for work, and employers to get the right people into the right jobs. A trusted employment services provider working with thousands of Australians every year, they aim to make getting a job as easy and stress-free as possible.

    Whether via their Inclusive Employment Australia or Workforce Australia programs, they work together to meet your training, life and employment goals with a truly individual approach, putting your needs front and centre.

For First Nations Young People

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person living in Frankston or on the Mornington Peninsula, there are local services and community organisations that can help you stay connected to culture, improve your wellbeing, access education and employment support, and connect with other young people. These services are culturally safe and many are led by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations that understand the importance of culture, community and Country, such as, Nairm Marr Djambana & VACCA: Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency.

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.

Mornington Peninsula Shire acknowledges the Bunurong people, who have been the custodians of this land for many thousands of years; and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet is the place of age-old ceremonies, celebrations, initiation and renewal; and that the Bunurong people's living culture continues to have a unique role in the life of this region.

VACCA – Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency

VACCA is Victoria's leading Aboriginal community-controlled organisation supporting children, young people and families. They provide support for young people, education engagement, family support, cultural programs, mentoring and advocacy. They also maintain an Aboriginal Services Directory.

Services include:

  • Family support

  • Education support

  • Housing and homelessness assistance

  • Cultural programs

  • Therapeutic services

  • Youth programs

Visit the VCAA website

VCAA Aboriginal Services Directory

Nairm Marr Djambana (Gathering by the Bay)

A culturally safe community gathering place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Frankston offering cultural programs, youth activities, mentoring, wellbeing support and community events. This is often one of the first places young people are referred to for cultural connection and support. Programs include:

  • Youth groups

  • Cultural activities

  • Playgroups

  • Men's groups

  • Community events

  • Cultural strengthening programs

Visit the Nairm Marr Djambana website

Address: 32 Nursery Avenue, Frankston VIC 3199

Phone: (03) 9783 1521

Health & Wellbeing

headspace Frankston

Youth mental health support for young people aged 12–25.

Services include:

  • Mental health support

  • Counselling

  • Alcohol and other drug support

  • Work and study support

  • First Nations-inclusive services

Yarn Safe

headspace’s Yarn Safe program was developed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and promotes culturally safe mental health support and wellbeing resources.

Visit the headspace website

First Peoples' Healing Program – Windana

Provides culturally safe health, mental health, wellbeing and allied health services for First Nations people. Their Frankston service is particularly valuable for students experiencing mental health, wellbeing or family challenges.

Services available across the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region.

Visit the Windana website

Phone: (03) 9532 0811

Koorie Education Support & Pathways

Koorie Education Support Officers (KESOs) from the Department of Education and Training are here to help if you're thinking about leaving school or returning to education.

Contact a Koorie Education Coordinator

Other key education contacts:

Koorie Outcomes Division

Koorie Health & Support Services

Access health support and referrals through dedicated Aboriginal programs in the region.

Peninsula Health - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services

Peninsula Health supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Services include youth and family programs, school holiday activities, health support, referrals and advocacy.

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service: Bunjilwarra Youth Healing Service 

Bunjilwarra is a residential healing and recovery service specifically for Aboriginal young people experiencing alcohol or other drug issues. Located on the Mornington Peninsula

Phone: (03) 8658 6440
Email: bunjilwarraintake@vahs.org.au