Help for kids

Sadly, not all children are supported by family or may be struggling with various aspects of their lives.  The team at World’s Best Grandmother proudly supports work of the charities below and hope that you will do the same.

Abused Child Trust

Wesley Mission Youth Services

Kids Help Line  or call 1800 55 1800 (Australia only)

Drugarm

Australian Red Cross

No matter how much you try to protect your grandchildren they, and you, will face many challenges. There is help on a large range of issues facing children and their families.  As we find more links we will add them.

Kids and Bullying (including Cyber-bullying)

Schools around the country (and the world) continue to tackle the problem of bullying.  There are a number of government initiatives, including:

Bullying – no way! Education Queensland

Similar international sites which might be helpful

Stop Bullying (USA)

Sadly, the most insidious bullying occurs online.  For many parents they don’t understand the obsession with being on your phone all day.  And why they listen to these horrible individuals.

Dr. Keenan (from Inpatient and Rehab Patient Advocacy Group), has created this guide on How to Deal with Cyberbullying & Substance Abuse.  This article covers the why, how, signs to look for with regard to cyber-bullying.  Being informed on behalf of your child or grandchildren is the best form of defence.  Click here to read the article; Cyberbullying & Substance Abuse

 

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