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We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Anna Cohen, one of Sydney’s leading Clinical Psychologists, heading up our team. With decades of experience supporting children and families, Dr. Cohen is passionate about equipping parents with practical, evidence-based strategies to raise confident, resilient, and emotionally healthy children.
You can connect with Dr. Cohen through The Better Parent Academy—an online platform designed to empower parents with expert-led courses, invaluable resources, and a supportive community. In addition to her extensive clinical work, Dr. Cohen is also the author of several renowned books on parenting, offering insightful guidance on fostering positive family relationships and helping children thrive at every stage of development.
Additional Emergency &
Crisis Support Services
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention)
Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511 (24/7 support, referrals, and advice)
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 (counselling for people in distress)
NSW Ambulance & Emergency Services – 000 (for immediate danger or medical emergencies)
Black Dog Institute – Research-based mental health tools and programs, including online self-assessment tools and e-mental health programs. https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Headspace – https://headspace.org.au/
Beyond Blue – Online support for mental health discussions, allowing people to share experiences and receive peer support. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978 (telephone and online counselling service offering support for men with mental health, family, and relationship concerns). https://mensline.org.au/
13YARN – national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. https://www.13yarn.org.au/
QLife: A free, national, peer-supported mental health service for LGBTIQ+ people in Australia. https://qlife.org.au/
MindSpot – A free national digital mental health clinic offering online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression. https://www.mindspot.org.au/
ReachOut – A mental health platform providing self-help information, peer support forums, and professional support options for young people. https://www.mindspot.org.au/
Smiling Mind – A mindfulness and meditation app designed to support mental well-being through guided programs. https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Head to Health – A government initiative offering access to trusted online mental health resources, including apps, forums, and services tailored to individual needs. https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) – 1300 726 306 (support for individuals experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression, as well as their families). https://www.panda.org.au/
The Compassionate Friends NSW: Offers support to families after the death of a child. https://www.thecompassionatefriendsnsw.org.au/
Red Nose Grief and Loss: Offers support to anyone affected by pregnancy loss, stillbirth, baby or child death. https://rednosegriefandloss.org.au/
Bears of Hope: Offers bears, baby keepsake books, and other legacies of love for parents. https://www.bearsofhope.org.au/
SANE Australia: offers a range of free digital and telehealth support services for people over 18 years of age with complex mental health needs, and their family, friends and carers. https://www.sane.org/
Useful files
About Mental Health Care Plans and Medicare Rebates
Heads & Tails Referral Form
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