Coping with the drought

If you are stressed about the drought, here are some resources to help you cope and support you to be there for your teenager and family.

How The Naked Farmer coped with the drought

The Naked Farmer talks about the importance of community when it comes to the drought.

Support options for parents beyond your GP

Parents sometimes seek support that goes beyond what a GP or traditional health setting can provide. Learn which support options may be best for you, from this guide by ReachOut Australia.

Supporting mates through the drought

Hear how the locals in Parkes support their mates through the drought.

How Rubey managed Year 12 and life on the farm

We spoke to a young person living in regional NSW about juggling their year 12 exams and their life on the farm.

How do you relax and unwind?

Hear about how Parkes locals relax and unwind from the stress of the drought.

Coping with the stress of the drought

Giving yourself the time and space to cope with the drought will be a little easier with these tips.

Talking to your teenager about the drought

Support your teenager through the drought by talking to them about what's happening.

Drought support services

We’ve put together a list of support services that can support you during a drought.

Helping the family to take care of themselves

Help your family take care of themselves even when time and money are tight due to the drought.

Talking to a teenager about money issues

Check out our tips for talking to a teenager about money being an issue during the drought.

Teach your teenager coping skills for wellbeing

You can do some simple things to help your teenager put coping skills into action.

Teach your teenager to be resilient

Resilient teenagers recover from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep going in the face of adversity.

Why your teenager really needs self-care

Anna Sidis explains why self-care is important for teenagers and gives some practical tips.

What parents think about...chatting to teens

A group of parents share their tips for making chats with your teenager more than “yeah” and “nah”.

Your guide to connecting with parents and carers online

Get support and chat to other parents and carers in our peer support forums.

A GP's take: Supporting your teen with stress

Dr Bill Kefalas shares his top stress reduction tips and how GP's can help.

How to help your teenager with depression

Here's a guide on different ways to support teenager living with depression.

Practical tips for your teenager's wellbeing

These five simple activities will have a positive effect on your teenager's wellbeing.