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.
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Call, chat online, or text.
Mental health support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention. 24/7 phone and chat.
Free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling for people aged 5 to 25.
National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling service.
Mental health support
Services and information specifically relevant to neurodivergent people and their mental health.
Mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25. Centres in Frankston and across Victoria.
Support, counselling, and information for people living with complex mental health issues.
Australia's leading youth mental health research and clinical service. Resources and self-help tools.
Evidence-based resources on depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide prevention.
NDIS information and support
Understanding and navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The official NDIS website. Check eligibility, find providers, manage your plan, and access participant resources.
Find disability information and services across Australia, including NDIS and non-NDIS supports.
Free services and support for carers across Australia, including counselling, coaching, and respite care.
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) who can help you access the NDIS and connect with community supports.
Education and learning
Resources for neurodivergent students, parents navigating the school system, and lifelong learners.
Victoria's peak body for autistic people. Guides on education, employment, and navigating services.
An Australian autistic-led organisation providing strengths-based education and resources about autism for autistic people, families, and professionals.
Information, support, and advocacy for people with ADHD and their families. Includes school resources.
Information, support and advocacy for families of children with a disability in Victoria.
Free advocacy support for young people aged 12-25 with a disability in Victoria.
Resources, illustrations, and practical tools by an Autistic and ADHDer speech pathologist - supporting neurodivergent kids through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Support for people with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia.
Accessibility tools
Free and low-cost tools to support communication, sensory needs, focus, and daily living.
Communication tools for people who are non-speaking or have limited verbal communication. Includes apps like Proloquo2Go and Snap Core First.
Australia's assistive technology community. Find tools for communication, mobility, vision, and learning.
Information and strategies for sensory processing differences, including sensory diets and environmental modifications.
A focus and productivity app that uses gamification to help with time management and reducing phone distraction.
Local services - Mornington Peninsula
Services and supports available in our local area on the Mornington Peninsula and south-east Melbourne.
Public health services across the Mornington Peninsula including mental health, community health, and allied health.
Local mental health support services on the Mornington Peninsula, connecting people to the right care at the right time.
Mental health and disability support services across Victoria, including the Mornington Peninsula.
Community health services in Frankston including allied health, counselling, and chronic disease management.
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.
Know a resource we should add?
Our community is our best source of local knowledge. If you know of a service or tool that has helped you or your family, we would love to hear about it.