Parents & Carers
Information and advice for parents, guardians and carers to help them support young people navigating drug and alcohol issues.
Parents Coaching
ReachOut Parents Coaching supports you to build the skills, knowledge and confidence for a strong relationship with your child. Access free, confidential and professional support for your parenting with an online program where you develop an action plan helping you be the parent you want to be.
The Australian Parenting Website
This website provides free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information, with answers to hundreds of parenting questions to help your family grow and thrive together. It is funded by the Australian Government, reviewed by experts and is non-commercial.
Parent Line TAS
The Parent Line offers 24-hour information and support for parents throughout Tasmania.
The Parent Line is supported by Health Direct and your calls will be answered by a health professional who will provide quality, approved health information and advice.
How families can protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teenagers against drug related harms
https://positivechoices.org.au/parents/Indigenous-preventing-drug-related-harms
Raising your kids strong: deadly activities families can do together
https://positivechoices.org.au/parents/deadly-activities-for-families
Talking about vaping with young people
Are you concerned about a young person who may be vaping? Follow the link below to learn some tips:
https://adf.org.au/talking-about-drugs/parenting/vaping-youth/talking-about-vaping/
YFCC – Treatment and Counselling Services
YFCC provides a wide range of free and confidential services to address the needs of anyone impacted by the use alcohol, tobacco and/or other drugs – this can include the person using substances or impacted loved ones. We work with all ages providing therapeutic counselling and case management.
The services cover the whole North-West Coast of Tasmania, including Circular Head, the West Coast and King Island.
Vaping: What Parents Should Know
Vaping is the inhaling of a vapor created by an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette). It’s common among teens.
By learning about vaping, parents can:
- Talk to their kids about its health risks.
- Recognize if their child might be vaping.
- Get help for kids who are vaping.
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/e-cigarettes.html
