Support Services

Learning about your body is empowering, and support is always available. Below you’ll find trusted, Australian-based resources to help you understand your cycle, manage your health, and reach out if you ever need advice or someone to talk to. These links connect you to reliable information, medical services, and emotional support.

Kids Helpline

For young people aged 5–25 who want to talk about anything, from periods to emotions, relationships, or mental health.

Phone: 1800 55 1800

Link: kidshelpline.com.au

13 YARN

A confidential crisis support line created by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 13YARN offers a culturally safe space to talk about anything from feeling overwhelmed to needing a listening ear.

Phone: 139 276

Link: 13yarn.org.au

Lifeline

24-hour confidential support for anyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or in crisis.

Phone: 13 11 14
Link: lifeline.org.au

QLife

Australia-wide LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral service for people who want to talk about gender, sexuality, or relationships.

Phone: 1800 184 527
Link: qlife.org.au

Healthdirect Helpline

Free 24-hour health advice from registered nurses.

Phone: 1800 022 222
Link: healthdirect.gov.au

Beyond Blue

Free and confidential mental health support, available 24 hours a day , by phone, webchat, or email.

Phone: 1300 22 4636

Link: beyondblue.org.au

headspace

Support for young people aged 12–25 around mental health, relationships, identity, and wellbeing.

Link: headspace.org.au

Sexual Health Quarters | SHQ

SHQ offers inclusive, confidential sexual and reproductive health services, education, and information. SHQ provides clinics, counselling, and training focused on healthy relationships, contraception, and menstrual health.

Phone: 08 9227 6178 | 1800 198 205 (Regional)

Link: shq.org.au

Yarning About Girls Business

Yarning about Girls Business has information on puberty for young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Link: fpnsw.org.au

SECCA

SECCA provides education, counselling, and resources around relationships, sexuality, and consent — with a focus on accessibility for people with disability and neurodivergence.

Phone: 08 9420 7226

Link: secca.org.au

Multicultural Centre for Women's Health

Multicultural Centre for Women's Health has facts sheets on menstruation in community languages.

Link: www.mcwh.com.au

Planet Puberty

Planet Puberty guides parents of children with intellectual disability and autism to navigate puberty.

Link: planetpuberty.org.au