Safety - Keeping Safe
FEELING SAFE & PERSONAL SAFETY
Websites to check out.
About Date Rape
Provides information and resources about date rape to girls who may have been assaulted, their friends and family. Date rape has been identified as a major issue in Australia and overseas. Studies have shown that girls between age 15 and 19 are most at risk of being sexually assaulted but are also the least likely to report it.
The Action Centre @ the YRC
Providing free low cost information, education, counselling, medical services and referral for young people under the age of 25, with concerns about: contraception, sexuality and gender issues, pregnancy and unplanned pregnancy, sexual decision making, sexual abuse, relationships and sexually transmitted infections.
Bursting The Bubble
'I used to think my family was so different to everyone else's. All my friends' families seemed so nice.' 'But being around my family just stressed me out. Lots of times I didn't want to go home.
Have you ever felt like this? If there's something happening at home that makes you feel confused or worried, or that's being kept a secret, then you're not alone. And there are things you can do about it. This website can help!
Centre Against Sexual Assault - CASA
Got a burning question? Click here to find out how to help a friend, who to call for help, what to do in a bad situation, and much more... check out other people's stories about sex, relationships and sexual assault.
Child Protection Phone 131 278
Child Protection services are responsible for protecting young people and children from abuse and violence, and for investigating reports of abuse.
Cybersmart Kids Online
This site will help you and your family to find out how to be cybersmart and use the internet safely. It's a young person's guide to smart 'net surfing, chatting, mobile phones and emailing.
Internet Safety
From Teen Health - All young people using the internet need to be aware of the dangers, scams and rip-offs that are out there, and how to avoid them.
Like It Is
www.likeitis.org tells you everything you need to know about sex exactly like it is...with no frills, no judgments and definitely no holds barred!
Make a Noise - Your Safety
Information about your safety; bullying, harassment, sexual assault, under arrest.
Mobile Phones & Bullying
Teen Tips (pdf, 380kb)
What you need to know to get bullies off your back.
Personal Safety - Family Law Court
Information about if you have fears for your safety or that of your children, regardless of whether you are attending the Family Court.
Personal Safety Strategies
Queensland Police - The topics covered within aim to provide empowering personal safety information which will enhance the quality of life for all community members, rather than place limitations on them.
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
A website for teenagers on relationships, respect and abuse. Take the respect checklist, the relationship quiz, read the true stories and more.
Being in love is supposed to feel great. But sometimes it just feels confusing. What can you do if you are being abused or controlled in a relationship?
Strategies to Use if you are Bullied
Kids Help Line
WIRE - Women's Information
Provides free information, support and referrals to women across Victoria. Women contact WIRE to talk things through with a sensitive, supportive and skilled woman. At WIRE, we'll take on anything. No problem is too big or too small. WIRE services include a phone support service, a walk-in centre, and this comprehensive, searchable website.
Young Women's Health
This website has great information and quizzes about Healthy Relationships, Safety in Relationships, Safety on the Streets, Safety on the Internet.
Youth Central - Sexuality & Relationships
No matter what your family life, love life or sex life is like, they're always going to have their ups and downs. Relationships are tricky at the best of times, but this section can help you deal with the downs and enjoy the ups.
Links to other web sites or information sources are provided as a courtesy, however we cannot vouch for or take responsibility for the information contained in any links.
Contact Youth Services on 9742 8155 or
email: mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am - 6pm
(excluding public holidays)
