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Partners
“Get To Know Your Daughter” grew from the GirlForce book series and it’s worth noting the huge support given by various organizations to assist us in assisting the teenage girls of Australia.
ABC Books - as the publishers of the GirlForce book series, the ABC has been unstinting in its support and has never waivered from the belief that GirlForce could make a difference. For more info on ABC Books click here.
Girlfriend Magazine - as one of the most-read teen magazines in Australia - reaching 100’s of thousands of girls each month - the team at Girlfriend are as committed as we are to helping the girls be the best people they can be. They’re support of GirlForce has been invaluable. For more info on Girlfriend Magzine click here.
Target Australia – as the manufacturers and distributors of GirlForce merchandise, Target has been proud to support our aims of promoting a healthy body and healthy sense of self.
Resources
Realising that sometimes the challenges of growing up for some girls can be both beyond themselves and possibly their parents, following are a list of resources that may be of help to either you or to your daughter. There is only regret in not asking for help.
- For parents needing to talk to specialist counsellors
ACT - Parentline - 02 6205 8800
VIC - Parentline - 13 22 89
NSW - Parentline - 13 20 55
SA - Parent Helpline - 1300 364 100
WA - Parenting Line - Perth - 08 9272 1466 Outside Perth - 1800 654 432
QLD - Parent Line - 1300 30 1300
TAS - Parent Info Telephone Assistance - 1800 808 178
NT - Parenting Crisis Line - 1800 019 116

- For any issue where your child or you needs to talk to someone anonymously regardless of issue
Kids Help Line at www.kidshelp.com.au or 1800 55 1800 (24 hour)
Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or 131 114

- For eating disorder / body image issues
Kids Help Line at www.kidshelp.com.au or 1800 55 1800 (24 hour)
My Body, My Life: Body Image program for Adolescent Girls (anonymous online program run by
La Trobe University) at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/psy/projects/bodylife/index.html

- For drug & alcohol related issues
For Family Drug Support in Australia phone the Family Drug Support 24hr hotline on 1300 368 186
Or the Drug & Alcohol Information Service – 1800 422 5999
Or the Kids Help Line at www.kidshelp.com.au or 1800 55 1800 (24 hour)
NSW (02) 8382 2111
ACT (02) 6205 4545
WA (08) 9442 5000
NT (08) 8922 8399
QLD (07) 3236 2414
SA (08) 8274 3333
VIC (03) 9416 1818
TAS (03) 6233 6722

- For physical abuse issues
Kids Help Line at www.kidshelp.com.au or 1800 55 1800 (24 hour)
Domestic Violence Line at www.dvirc.org.au or 1800 656 453
Rape Crisis Line – 1800 424 017
NSW - Sydney Rape Crisis Centre - 02 9819 6565 or 1800 424 017
VIC - CASA House (24 hour) - 03 9344 2210
ACT - Rape Crisis Centre (24 hour) - 02 6247 2525
WA - Sexual Assault Referral (24 hour) - 08 9340 1828 or free call 1800 199 888
QLD - Women’s House (24 hour) - 07 3844 4008 or free call 1800 242 526
TAS - Sexual Assault Support Service (24 hour) - 03 6231 1811
NT - Darwin Centre Against Rape - 08 8945 0155

- Gay & Lesbian Couselling
(02) 9207 2800

- For Family Planning Association
ACT (02) 6247 3077
QLD (07) 3252 5181
NSW (02) 9716 6099
VIC (03) 9257 0123
TAS (03) 6228 5244
SA (08) 8431 5177
WA (08) 9227 6177
NT (08) 8948 0144
NZ (09) 377 504

- Children by Choice Abortion Counselling line
call 07 3357 5377 or 1800 177 725

- For Panic & Anxiety
NSW Anxiety Alliance (02) 9570 45 19
VIC Panic Disorder Alliance (03) 3570 4519
SA Panic and Anxiety Hub (08) 8555 5012
WA Panic Disorder Alliance (08) 9386 7848

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