Useful Links

General Sites

• Access City Hotline - http://www.accesscity.org.au
• ACT Communities Online - http://www.communitiesonline.org.au
• Canberra Men’s Centre - http://www.menscentre.com.au/ 
• Canberra Rape Crisis Centre - http://www.rapecrisis.org.au/
• Centrelink - http://www.centrelink.gov.au/
• Citizens Advice Bureau ACT - http://www.citizensadvice.org.au
• Department of Disability, Housing & Community Services - www.dhcs.act.gov.au
• Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - www.facs.gov.au
• Domestic Violence Crisis Service - http://www.dvcs.org.au/
• Family Assistance Office - www.familyassist.gov.au
• Lifeline - http://www.lifeline.org.au/
• Office for Children, Youth and Family Support - www.dhcs.act.gov.au/ocyfs 
• Relationships Australia - http://www.relationships.com.au/
• Women’s Legal Centre http://www.womenslegalact.org/
• YWCA - Canberra www.ywca-canberra.org.au 
 

ACT Community Councils

• Tuggeranong Community Council
• Belconnen Community Council
• North Canberra Community Council
• Weston Creek Community Council
• Woden Valley Community Council

Child Care Resources

• Early Childhood Australia - www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
• Kids at Play
• Noahs Ark Resource Centre - www.noahsarkresourcecentre.com
• National Childcare Accreditation Council www.ncac.gov.au
• Parentlink - www.parentlink.act.gov.au

Seniors websites

• ACT Government - www.act.gov.au
• ACT Department of Health and Ageing - www.health.act.gov.au
• CANaccess - http://www.canaccess.org.au
• Carers ACT - www.carersact.asn.au
• Council of the Ageing - www.cota-act.org.au
• Disability ACT - www.dhcs.act.gov.au  
• Elder Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People - www.ageing.act.gov.au/elderabuse
• Health First - www.healthfirst.net.au
• Independent Living Centre - www.health.act.gov.au/ilc 
• Older Persons Portal - http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/wac/ageing/older_persons_portal
• U3A in Canberra - www.u3acanberra.org.au

Young People Friendly Websites

• Bullying No Way - Bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence are about picking on difference.  If you want to change your school and the way people get treated, start by getting the facts.
   
• Cyclops ACT :  The ACT's website for young carers - young people who care for someone in their family who are affected by illness or disability.  The website contains heaps of useful information about illness and disability, about caring and about where to get help when things are tough.    
• Family Relationships Online – For Teenagers:  Helping families build better relationships.
  
  
  
• Mental Health of Young People -  Mental health is an essential part of overall health and well-being. Here you'll find information about how to maintain positive mental health throughout life's challenges; how to recognise when you need more help and where to go for advice. You'll also find information on support services and groups that can help you through difficult situations.    
• Kids Help Line   "We care and we listen, any time and for any reason".
  
  
• Reality Check:  Local help for young people who need help and advice about mental illness issues.
   
• Reach Out -   We can help you by improving your understanding of the issues that relate to your mental health and wellbeing and providing information to better understand other people's experiences.
  
• Youth Law ACT -   The Youth Law Centre is Canberra's free legal service dedicated to young people.
  
  
• www.myspace.com/tuggeranong_youth_centre 
• www.myspace.com/weston_creek_youth_centre