Girls - role models and girl stuff
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GENERAL INFO
Yellow Ladybugs Resources: run by and for autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse folks, and their families.
The Warrior Women Foundation: 6-month mentoring program
ACT only: Fearless Women: Mentoring and Counselling
Sister 2 Sister: Mentoring
YWCA: Housing & Homelessness Support
Other interesting websites:
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Fearless: Leading Fearlessly: The power of role models for women
FORUMS, VIDEOS & TOOLS
Videos:
- Ted Talk: A teen just trying to figure it out
- Inspiring Girls Video Hub: A collection of short videos from female role models
Opinion Pieces:
- Affinity Magazine: 6 realities of growing up a girl
- CYC-Online: Growing up female: Navigating body image, eating, and depression
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Lean In: How to be a role model for girls
