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You have a right to feel safe. If you’re not, you are within your rights to reach out for support. Here are a collection of third party support services that can help you.

Call the emergency services on 000

If your life or someone else’s is in immediate danger, call the emergency services for support.

Mental Health

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is an Australian independent non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.

Chat Online1300 22 4636

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

Visit Suicide Call Back Service website 1300 659 467

Lifeline

Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia.

Chat online13 11 14

MensLine

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for men.

Chat online1300 78 99 78

Families and Children

Child Protection

You should make a report to Child Protection if you have formed a reasonable belief that a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm as a result of abuse or neglect and their parent has not or is unlikely to protect them from harm of that type.

13 12 78

Parentline

Parentline is a statewide telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years.
Experienced social workers, psychologists and family therapists can give you counselling and information around a wide range of parenting issues.

Parentline13 22 89

Kids Help Line

Kids Helpline is a service for young people to call anytime, for any reason.

Parentline1800 55 1800

Women's Crisis Line

DVConnect’s Womensline is a free helpline for women and their children in Queensland who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

1800 811 811

WA Women's Domestic Violence 24h Helpline

A list of crisis support helplines for those experiencing family and domestic violence.

1800 007 339

LGBTIAQ+ Support Services

QLife

QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

Chat online 1800 184 527

Family Violence & Sexual Assault Support Services

1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT is a national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

1800RESPECT1800 737 732

Events with purpose

Fundraising, Professional and Community events

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A purpose-driven organisation, our vision is for all children and young people to thrive in resilient, strong and safe families and communities.

Kids First is proud to host events that promote our life-changing work and services, fundraise to support our efforts, and offer educational and professional development opportunities for the community.

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS

3AW Lunchtime Rumours Feast

Since 2006, the 3AW Lunchtime Rumours Feast has transformed the lives of vulnerable children across Melbourne. Through the heartfelt generosity of 3AW, our sponsors and attendees, more than $2 million has been raised for Kids First’s programs that nurture, support and strengthen the futures of vulnerable children, young people and families.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and attendees, in 2023 we raised more than $240,000 to support critical work for children, young people and families across Australia.

 

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS

3AW Lunchtime Rumours Feast

FUNDRAISING EVENT

Three Peaks Challenge turns 20!

Three Peaks Challenge 2024!

This May, we embark on a journey of personal and team growth, all while significantly influencing the lives of children and young people. Marking our 20th Anniversary, this edition's theme is Celebrating the Past and Creating Bright Futures.

Tackle three mountains ⛰️⛰️⛰️ across three states in three days! Trek to triumph all while raising funds for children and young people striving for a more promising tomorrow.

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Three Peaks Challenge turns 20!

FUNDRAISING EVENT

10th Annual Kieser Charity Golf Day 2024

Dust off your wedge and get ready for the 10th Annual Kieser Charity Golf Day, supporting Kids First.

In 2023, we broke records raising $60,460. Now, on February 22, 2024, we'll swing into action and make an even bigger impact in the lives of children and young people across Australia.

Snap up your ticket today. We'll see you on the green! 🏌️‍♂️🌟

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FUNDRAISING EVENT

10th Annual Kieser Charity Golf Day 2024

PROFESSIONAL EVENTS

Child Sexual Abuse & Harmful Sexual Behaviours Conference 2024

Join us on 31 October and 1 November, as we bring together researchers, practitioners public servants, and those with lived experience to share the nation's latest approaches, policy developments, and emerging ideas from across the child sexual abuse and harmful sexual behaviours space. Learn more

 

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PROFESSIONAL EVENTS

Child Sexual Abuse & Harmful Sexual Behaviours Conference 2024
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