At Boronia K-12 College, we believe that helping parents and families is essential for children to thrive and reach their full potential. Below are some useful links and contact details for family support services in our local community.
In a Crisis
If you or someone you know is in danger, please refer to the following details for immediate support:
- Emergency Services: Call 000
- SuicideLine: 1300 651 251
- Nurse-on-Call: 1300 60 60 24
- Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT): 1300 721 927 (8am-10pm, 7 Days)
- Eastern Health Contact Call Centre: 1300 342 255 (option 2 for Infant, Child, Youth Mental Health Service)
Closest Hospitals
- Angliss Hospital Emergency Department
- 39 Albert Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
Ground Floor, Level 2
- 39 Albert Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
- Maroondah Hospital Emergency Department
- 1-15 Davey Drive, Ringwood East
- Box Hill Hospital Emergency Department
- 8 Arnold Street, Box Hill
Local Family Support Services
Headspace Knox Youth Clinic
Providing mental health and wellbeing support for young people.
Visit Headspace Knox or call (03) 9801 6088
Parentline Victoria
Offering confidential and anonymous counselling and support for parents and carers.
Phone: 13 22 89
Family Life
Supporting families through counselling, mediation, and community programs.
Phone: (03) 8599 5433
Anglicare Victoria
Providing a range of services including family support, out-of-home care, and financial counselling.
Phone: 1800 809 722
The Orange Door
A free service for people of all ages experiencing family violence or needing support with the care and wellbeing of children.
Phone: 1800 319 353
EACH Ferntree Gully
Offering health, disability, counselling, and mental health services.
Phone: 1300 003 224
Knox Infolink
Uniting Harrison
Offers homelessness and housing support for young people and families.
Phone: 1800 825 955
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place
Provides support and community for Indigenous families.
Phone: (03) 9725 2166
Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice
Offering support and advice for young people dealing with substance issues.
Phone: 1800 458 685
Minus 18
Providing support and resources for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Online Resources for Families
Cyber Safety
ASD Support
For Australian-based resources and support for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), here are some useful websites:
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect): Provides a range of services, resources, and support for families across Australia.
Autism Awareness Australia: Offers resources, information, and support for Australian families affected by autism.
Australian Autism Association: Provides information and support services for families with children on the autism spectrum.
The Early Intervention Foundation: Focuses on early intervention and offers support and resources for families.
Carers Australia: Offers support and information for carers of individuals with disabilities, including autism.
Mental Health
- Headspace for Parents and Carers
- ReachOut
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Kids Helpline
- Youth Beyond Blue
- BRAVE Program An online cognitive behavior therapy program for anxious children and adolescents and their parents (13-week program).
- MoodGYM A cognitive behavior therapy website that teaches people ways of thinking to help prevent depression.
Eating Disorders
We Are Here to Help
For more information or assistance, please contact the Wellbeing Team at Boronia K-12 College. We are dedicated to supporting our families and ensuring the success and wellbeing of our students.
