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Connect Me

A free counselling and support program for 4-11-year-olds in Gippsland.

 

Is your child:

  • feeling stressed, worried, anxious or overwhelmed?
  • having trouble sleeping?
  • experiencing distress or bad memories that impact on their daily activities?
  • feeling a sense of panic, loss or anger?
  • experiencing relationship difficulties?
  • withdrawing from their usual activities?
  • feeling teary, numb or detached?

If your child is experiencing these or other challenges as a result of the bushfires, COVID-19 or general life challenges, our counsellors are here to support them.

 

How we can help

We can provide free counselling sessions and case management support, without a GP referral, to connect your child with education, personal, physical or community services.

Services are available:

  • via video and telephone appointments
  • face-to-face at schools and kindergartens across Gippsland.

We encourage you to contact us for more information or to make an appointment.

 

Contact us

Download the Connect Me flyer pdf, 526KB

This service is funded by the Gippsland Primary Health Network, which is leading the primary mental health and suicide prevention stepped care response of Gippsland.



Learn more about our mental health services

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i-Connect

Our Family Mental Health Support Service in East Gippsland.
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Respect and Connect

A skills-based schools’ program for students on healthy relationships, gender equality, mental wellbeing, communication and managing emotions. 
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Support for Fathers

Our national project supporting dads and father-figures. We provide resources, information sessions for dads, and professional training for workplaces and service providers.
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Youth Enhanced Service - Gippsland

Free mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 12 to 25 years in Gippsland.