Useful+Websites

Below is a list of websites that parents may find useful.

 * [[image:http://www.ozzieroadtrip.com/images/reach_out__an_initiative_of_the_inspire_foundation__2_sml.jpg width="178" height="56"]] || Reach Out! is a great web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. The aim of the service is to improve young people’s mental health and well being by providing support information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people. ||
 * [[image:inspire.jpg link="http://www.inspire.org.au"]] || Inspire's mission is to help millions of young people lead happier lives. They deliver innovative and practical online programs that prevent youth suicide and improve young people's mental health and wellbeing. ||
 * [[image:http://10mmm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/actnow.jpg width="180" height="46" link="http://www.actnow.com.au/"]] || // ActNow is a website for young people. It provides information on important issues and makes them easy to understand. It’s also a great place for people to get inspired on taking action. // ||
 * [[image:http://www.psych.unimelb.edu.au/images/profession/OYHlogo_RGB.png width="190" height="70" link="http://www.orygen.org.au"]] || Orygen Youth Health produces a range of resources about youth mental health issues. ||
 * [[image:http://www.mymobilewatchdog.com/images/resources/logoban.gif width="189" height="54" link="http://www.lingo2word.com/index.php"]] || Lingo2word is devoted to de-mistifying the new Internet shorthand language of Text messages ,Chat rooms and Emails. Good for parents who want to understand just what their children are texting. ||
 * [[image:http://www.p2pon.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/childnet-international.jpg width="194" height="72"]] || Childnet International is a non-profit organisation that aims to "make the Internet a great and safe place for children”. This website gives news and background to Childnet’s work and serves as a portal to Childnet’s award-winning projects ||
 * [[image:http://www.igs.vic.edu.au/Media/images/parenting-ideas-main-6fdddaea-c328-4c8f-ba88-530aa21358b3.jpg width="187" height="123" link="http://www.parentingideas.com.au/"]] || Great site full of parenting ideas by experienced professional Michael Grose. ||