A number of local conselling services are available to parents, families and young people including:

Program: Child FIRST
Organisation: Family Life
Target Group: Parents and families
Description:  Child FIRST links children, young people and their families requiring support into appropriate and relevant services, and provides information and advice. This program can assist parents and families to join groups, such as playgroups, young mums and dads groups, parent education groups, volunteer and mentoring support programs and social support groups. Child FIRST Family Life is the contact office for Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira, Stonnington and Port Phillip.
Cost: Free, by appointment
Contact: Family Life – 1300 367 441

Program: Adolescent and Family Counselling Service
Organisation: Youth Connect
Target Group: Adolescents, parents and family members
Description:  Delivered by a registered psychologist for young people and their families. The aim is to empower and support individuals and families to work towards overcoming any issues, and increase quality of life and wellbeing.
Cost: Free or Bulk Billed (where Mental Health Care Plan is in place)
Contact: Gabrielle Pegrem – 9557 6233 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Program: Family and Carer Support
Organisation: Lantern
Target Group: Family members and carers of people with mental illness
Description:  Individual counselling and support to parents and carers who have a family member with a mental illness and involved with Lantern services.
Cost: Free
Contact: Heather Geerts – 9093 5977 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Program: Family Mediation and Counselling
Organisation: Family Mediation Centre
Target Group: Parents and Adolescents
Description:  Offers mediation and counselling to families to address issues affecting the wellbeing of children and parents. Issues may include: difficulty communicating between adolescents and parents; family separation; mental health issues; school and friendship issues; and, drugs and alcohol.
Cost: $30 for the intake appointment, then according to income level and negotiable
Contact: Sarah Anderson - 9556 5333