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Free support for parents of teens

Helping you to support them, whatever challenge your teen is facing. Free expert advice, coaching and support for parents and carers in Australia.

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What to do when your teen withdraws from you

Learn why your teenager is withdrawn, how to help them and how to figure out when they need further support.

Supporting teens with their sexuality

While you can’t make your teen talk to you about their sexuality, you can help them feel supported.

Practical strategies to help you manage your teen's school refusal

Learn more practical strategies you can use to support your child through school refusal, and help them have a better relationship with school.

Help your teen build pride in their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture

Culture is an important part of social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB). Help your young person learn about their culture and be proud of who they are.

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One-on-one support

One-on-one support

Free professional help for parents and carers of 12-18 year olds in Australia, with a trained parenting coach.

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Videos

Peter and Billie Rowsthorn share their experience in how parents and teens can navigate digital safety together.

Peter and Billie Rowsthorn share their experience in how parents and teens can navigate digital safety together.

Wangkatha family, The Stubbs, share their tips for building confidence in young mob.

Wangkatha family, The Stubbs, share their tips for building confidence in young mob.

Your how-to guide on approaching conversations about screen time with your teen from psychologist Jocelyn Brewer.

Your how-to guide on approaching conversations about screen time with your teen from psychologist Jocelyn Brewer.

Hear from Dr Preeya Alexander about the best way to talk to your teen about body image and social media.

Hear from Dr Preeya Alexander about the best way to talk to your teen about body image and social media.

About ReachOut Parents

ReachOut Parents is a free service, funded by

australian government department of social services

With more than 25 years of experience providing support to young people, ReachOut understands the vital role parents and carers play in supporting young people and helping them feel better in tough times.

Available 24/7, ReachOut Parents provides easy access to professional parenting expertise to help parents and carers feel better prepared to support their teenager.

We also offer free one-on-one coaching, practical tips and tools to help parents communicate more effectively with their teenagers and help them maintain a positive and supportive relationship, whatever the situation.

Our research

Our research

Since 2012, ReachOut has conducted a wide variety of research with a focus on the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

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40% of young people experience mental ill-health

40% of young people experience mental ill-health

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              Aboriginal flagTorres Strait islander flagRainbow flagAustralian flag

              We acknowledge the traditional owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present. We recognise connection to Country as integral to health and wellbeing.

              We acknowledge people with lived experience of mental ill-health and recovery and the experience of people who have been carers, families, or supporters.

              ReachOut values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

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