Resources

Support, information, and tools

A curated collection of resources for neurodivergent people, families, and carers - covering mental health, the NDIS, education, and everyday life.

Navigating support systems can be overwhelming. We have pulled together the resources our community finds most useful - from crisis lines and mental health services to NDIS guidance and accessibility tools. This page is updated regularly. If you know of a resource we should add, please get in touch.

Crisis and immediate support

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out to one of these services. All are free and available around the clock.

Lifeline

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Call, chat online, or text.

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Beyond Blue

Mental health support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention. 24/7 phone and chat.

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Kids Helpline

Free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling for people aged 5 to 25.

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1800RESPECT

National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling service.

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Mental health support

Services and information specifically relevant to neurodivergent people and their mental health.

headspace

Mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25. Centres in Frankston and across Victoria.

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SANE Australia

Support, counselling, and information for people living with complex mental health issues.

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Orygen

Australia's leading youth mental health research and clinical service. Resources and self-help tools.

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Black Dog Institute

Evidence-based resources on depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide prevention.

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NDIS information and support

Understanding and navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

NDIS - National Disability Insurance Scheme

The official NDIS website. Check eligibility, find providers, manage your plan, and access participant resources.

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Disability Gateway

Find disability information and services across Australia, including NDIS and non-NDIS supports.

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Carer Gateway

Free services and support for carers across Australia, including counselling, coaching, and respite care.

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NDIS Partners in the Community

Local Area Coordinators (LACs) who can help you access the NDIS and connect with community supports.

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Education and learning

Resources for neurodivergent students, parents navigating the school system, and lifelong learners.

Amaze

Victoria's peak body for autistic people. Guides on education, employment, and navigating services.

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Reframing Autism

An Australian autistic-led organisation providing strengths-based education and resources about autism for autistic people, families, and professionals.

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ADHD Australia

Information, support, and advocacy for people with ADHD and their families. Includes school resources.

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Association for Children with a Disability (ACD)

Information, support and advocacy for families of children with a disability in Victoria.

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Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS)

Free advocacy support for young people aged 12-25 with a disability in Victoria.

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NeuroWild

Resources, illustrations, and practical tools by an Autistic and ADHDer speech pathologist - supporting neurodivergent kids through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

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SPELD Victoria

Support for people with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia.

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Accessibility tools

Free and low-cost tools to support communication, sensory needs, focus, and daily living.

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

Communication tools for people who are non-speaking or have limited verbal communication. Includes apps like Proloquo2Go and Snap Core First.

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AT Chat

Australia's assistive technology community. Find tools for communication, mobility, vision, and learning.

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Sensory Processing Resource Center

Information and strategies for sensory processing differences, including sensory diets and environmental modifications.

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Forest - Focus App

A focus and productivity app that uses gamification to help with time management and reducing phone distraction.

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Local services - Mornington Peninsula

Services and supports available in our local area on the Mornington Peninsula and south-east Melbourne.

Peninsula Health

Public health services across the Mornington Peninsula including mental health, community health, and allied health.

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Mental Health Safety Net

Local mental health support services on the Mornington Peninsula, connecting people to the right care at the right time.

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Mind Australia

Mental health and disability support services across Victoria, including the Mornington Peninsula.

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Frankston Community Health

Community health services in Frankston including allied health, counselling, and chronic disease management.

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A note on these resources

These links are provided for information only. NeuroKIND does not endorse any specific service or provider. If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.

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